Elk Creek

Extremely Difficult | 19.5 miles | +3,712 ft

This loop ride climbs over 3,500 vertical feet on a relatively equal mix of dirt road and ATV trail. Some of the climbs are steep and technical, but the majority are moderate. There are several opportunities to shorten the ride if time or energy is waning.  

LOCAL TIP: Use COTREX, a mobile and desktop application for a statewide comprehensive and interactive trail map, to find the perfect trails and stay up-to-date on any closures. Stop by the Winter Park Information Center in downtown Winter Park for hard-copy maps and additional information or details on road closures and trail work.

STARTING POINT:

• 0.0 miles- Start at “Fraser Outdoor Activity Center”, cross and head south US Hwy 40 for .05 miles.
• .05 miles- Right on “Co Rd 72” dirt road for 2.7 miles.
• 2.7 miles- Left on “Elk Meadow” trail for 1 mile.
• 3.7 miles- Right on “D2” dirt road for .6 miles.
• 4.3 miles- Right on “FS 158” dirt road for .3 miles.
• 4.6 miles- Left on “Sunken Bridges/ FS 886.2” for 1.2 miles.
• 5.8 miles- Cross “FS 159” and continue up “FS 891.2/Elk Creek” for 1.8 miles.
• 7.6 miles- Left on “Elk Creek Loop” trail for 1.1 miles.
• 8.7 miles- Veer right and continue on “Elk Creek Loop” trail for 4.0 miles.
• 12.7 miles- Turn left on “Elk Creek/ FS 891.2” for 1.8 miles.
• 14.5 miles- Turn left on “FS 159” dirt road for .7 miles.
• 15.2 miles- Turn right on “Zoom” single track for 1.0 miles.
• 16.2 miles- Continue straight on “Chainsaw” single track for .7 miles.
• 16.9 miles- Turn left on “Co Rd 72” dirt road for 2.4 miles.
• 19.3 miles- Turn left at “US Hwy 40” for .2 miles. Cross at “Fraser Outdoor Activity Center.”
• 19.5 miles- End of ride.