The Top 14 Attractions in the Elkhead Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Elkhead Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Elkhead Mountains is a region where 14
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Eastern descent from Meaden Pass
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
While most of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Trail is bikeable with touring or gravel bikes, rare sections like these with big chunky boulders and loose rocks on steep slope …
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Little Snake River
Highlight • River
The Little Snake River runs through a scenic and remote area in Northwest Colorado close to the Wyoming border. You'll see plenty of wildlife, as well as cattle along the …
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Brush Mountain Ranch
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Guest Ranch run by extremely hospitable owner Kristen. Welcoming bikers with big hugs and donation-based unlimited pizza, fruit, water & beer. As well as offering a donation-based or up to $80 single/shared rooms and cabins.
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Yampa River
Highlight • River
Originating in the Flat Top Mountains, the Yampa River becomes a major part of the Colorado River system. Today, it is known as a recreational paradise offering world-class rafting and fishing.
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Slater Creek valley
Highlight • Natural
Slater is a tiny town near the border of Wyoming & Colorado. It is a cattle ranching community in a beautiful creek fed valley.
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Routt National Forest 🌳 Slater Park North
Highlight • Forest
The headwaters of Slater Creek form a wide open valley floor with perfect camping and mountain vistas.
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Black Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Black Mountain is one of the most prominent peaks in the Elkhead Mountains. The Elkhead Mountains are a relatively low mountain range compared to other Colorado ranges, but Black Mountain …
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Steamboat Lake State Park
Highlight • Lake
Steamboat Lake State Park comprises 2,820 acres of parkland situated west of Hahns Peak and near the community of Hahns Peak Village. It is home to Steamboat Lake, a 1,101-acre …
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Hahns Peak Lake
Highlight • Lake
Hahns Peak Lake is a pristine lake in a remote Colorado area. There are trails looping around the lake, there is a campground and visitors love to paddle board on …
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Meaden Pass Summit (9900 ft/3020m)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Apart from some sandy sections, and a couple rough gravel areas on the descent, this is a pleasant and rewarding summit crossing.
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