Rampart Range Road

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Colorado
Trails
Rampart Range Road

Highlights of Rampart Range Road

Altitude

Camping

Forest

Overland

Scenic

Snow Wheeling

Highest Elevation

9499 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

300

Nearest Town

Woodland Park

Nearest Services

Woodland Park

Management Agency

Pike National Forest

District

Pikes Peak Ranger District, South Platte Ranger District

Overview

Picturesque Rampart Range Road is the perfect introduction to trails on the Colorado Front Range. The 60-mile road winds through the stunning Pike National Forest and follows the entire length of the Front Range south of US 85. The road's southern end offers smooth driving and breathtaking views of Pike's Peak that will leave you spellbound. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of efforts to escape the Great Depression, Rampart Range Road is a testament to Colorado's history and resilience. Nowadays, the road connects counties, trails, and off-roaders, making it a hub of recreation and a popular destination for adventurers seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of Denver life.