Medicine Bow Road

5/5 (2 reviews)
Medicine Bow Road is the only forest road that travels through 2 different States, 3 different counties, 3 different National Forests, and both sides of the US Continental Divide. This gradual route along the Divide passes by the old Village Belle Mine and a dilapidated log homestead. A history of r... Read More
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Highlights of Medicine Bow Road

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
Mine Category Icon Mine
Snow Wheeling Category Icon Snow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
9689 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
516
Nearest Town
Cowdrey
Nearest Services
Walden
Management Agency
Roosevelt National Forest
District
Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Overview

Medicine Bow Road is the only forest road that travels through 2 different States, 3 different counties, 3 different National Forests, and both sides of the US Continental Divide. This gradual route along the Divide passes by the old Village Belle Mine and a dilapidated log homestead. A history of railroad tie hacking and mining are found in this forest. It is common for you to be the only person on this trail as you explore this area.

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9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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