Apex Valley Road

3.3/5 (31 reviews)
Apex Valley Road is an easy, pleasant drive up a beautiful mountain valley past quaint summer cottages and picturesque year-round residences. This road provides access to several more difficult trails and is one of the main entry points into the extensive network of 4x4 trails around Dakota Hill and... Read More
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Highlights of Apex Valley Road

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Forest Category Icon Forest
Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
Mine Category Icon Mine
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
10628 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
County Road 4S, 719
Nearest Town
Black Hawk
Nearest Services
Black Hawk
Management Agency
Gilpin County
District

Overview

Apex Valley Road is an easy, pleasant drive up a beautiful mountain valley past quaint summer cottages and picturesque year-round residences. This road provides access to several more difficult trails and is one of the main entry points into the extensive network of 4x4 trails around Dakota Hill and Oregon Hill. Along the way it passes through the middle of the ghost town of Apex, giving you a glimpse into the rich mining history of the area. Above Apex the road becomes rougher and more rugged as it rises out of the valley up the side of Dakota Hill. The switchbacks along this portion of the trail offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains to the south and west. This trail can be an easy, scenic outing or the beginning of a longer adventure on the many connecting trails.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
31 Community Reviews
1 Video
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