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North Routt County Area

This area is located in northwest Colorado, just south of the Colorado/Wyoming border and the Sierra Madre Range. It is a part of Routt National Forest, surrounds Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake State Parks, and runs parallel to the Continental Divide. Popular recreation locations include Big Red Park, Crane Park, Elkhorn Mountain, Hahns Peak, Hinman Park, and Seedhouse, just to name a few. This area is home to many activities such as mountain biking, hiking, fishing, OHV riding, and various winter activities. This region is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District

Recreation Sites

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Burn Ridge Trailhead: Trail #1100

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
Trail #1100 located in the Seedhouse area, off the 443 Road. Non-motorized, multi-use trail that provides Mount Zirkel Wilderness access on the western boundary. This trail connects to the 1100.3A…

Coulton Creek Trailhead: Trail #1188

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
Trail #1188 is a non-motorized, multi-use trail and is a popular mountain biking and horse back route. It can be used in conjunction with other trails in the Seedhouse Corridor. 

Diamond Park Trailhead: Trail #1152

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
Accesses trail #1152 and #1101 Wyoming Trail. #1152 is an OHV, multi-use trail until it connects to the #1101, then it is a non-motorized trail that leads into the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This trail…

Elkhorn South Trailhead

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trailhead provides seasonal summer access to Trail #1149, a motorized double track. This is a popular ATV and motorcycle route in summer. Access requires AWD or 4WD vehicle, as road conditions…

Elkhorn South Winter Trailhead

Winter Sports
Columbine Winter Parking and Winter Recreation Area MapNorth Routt County Winter Recreation Trails MapElkhorn South is recommended for motorized use and trailer parking and is located approximately…

Farwell North Trailhead

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Trail # 1203. Motorized double track, ATV trail leading to a single track motorcycle trail. Connects to the 409 Road.

Last updated August 13, 2025