Bald Mountain

4.2/5 (24 reviews)
One of the more popular trails near Red Feather Lakes, Bald Mountain offers a little of everything in a mountain trail experience. This 4WD trail winds through burnt-out remains of a dense Lodge-pole Pine forest as it climbs to nearly 11,000 feet. The trail offers a variety of experiences as you ... Read More
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Highlights of Bald Mountain

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Mud Category Icon Mud
Rock Category Icon Rock
Snow Wheeling Category Icon Snow Wheeling
Water Category Icon Water
Highest Elevation
10732 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
06/15 - 11/30
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
517
Nearest Town
Red Feather Lakes
Nearest Services
Laporte
Management Agency
Roosevelt National Forest
District
Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Overview

One of the more popular trails near Red Feather Lakes, Bald Mountain offers a little of everything in a mountain trail experience. This 4WD trail winds through burnt-out remains of a dense Lodge-pole Pine forest as it climbs to nearly 11,000 feet. The trail offers a variety of experiences as you head west on this 13-mile journey. It is known for its rocky mid-section and then its muddy path near the trail's end. This route is a true 4WD experience to escape the summer heat. Bald Mountain is the middle leg of the route known as the Mud Loop, which includes Seven Mile, Bald Mountain, and Green Ridge Road.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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23 Waypoints
71 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
24 Community Reviews
1 Video
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