Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
A steep uphill climb to Copper Ridge and rapid descent down the other side provide great views of the Steamboat Springs area and the surrounding countryside. From the route's end at the hot springs, riders may return via the same route or follow County Road 129 back to their starting point.
Details
Location:
Just outside of Steamboat Springs
Length:
17 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Aerobic Difficulty:
Moderate
Time To Allow:
2 to 3 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
600
Season:
Spring to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Steamboat Springs, take Strawberry Park Road north out of town. After three miles, follow the gravel road across Soda Creek and up Copper Ridge to a parking area.
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