Recreation area

Elkhorn Creek Trailhead

Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Not really a trail, but good access into backcountry hiking - especially good for elk hunters. In the western portion of the North Laramie Range. It is managed by the Douglas Ranger District.

Activities

  • HIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.