Northfield Road

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Colorado
Trails
Northfield Road

Highlights of Northfield Road

Scenic

Highest Elevation

9427 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

303

Nearest Town

Colorado Springs

Nearest Services

Colorado Springs

Management Agency

Pike National Forest

District

Pike's Peak Ranger District

Overview

Winding through the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire scar, Colorado's Northfield Road is a journey through resilience. The fire, one of the most destructive in Colorado's history, scorched over 18,000 acres and took hundreds of homes. Now, a drive along this well-maintained road shows the forest's remarkable comeback, with new growth sprouting among the ghostly reminders of the fire. The trail tells a tale of nature's tenacity and recovery from adversity. A drive down Northfield Road is more than a scenic route. It's a lesson on nature's enduring strength.