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Elephant Butte Loop – Three Sisters Park

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Colorado

Jefferson County

Elephant Butte Loop – Three Sisters Park

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Elephant Butte Loop – Three Sisters Park

03:08

10.2km

360m

Hiking

Forest trail to Elephant Butte summit passing historic 1850s ranch and towering ponderosa pines.

The trail winds through stands of ponderosa pine, their tall trunks catching light as you begin …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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3.99 km

Elephant Butte

Highlight • Summit

Elephant Butte is not to be confused with the city of the same name in New Mexico. It is the highest peak of the Tree Sister Park. It is located …

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Alderfer Ranch

Highlight • Historical Site

Parking lot can fill on weekends, at which point there's some spots along the road. People usually come across the east parking lot first so that will be more crowded …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,510 m)

Lowest point (2,240 m)

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Elephant Butte Loop – Three Sisters Park

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