Hiking · Glenwood Springs, CO
BLM Route 8283
Before you go
Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 0 miGood window today.
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 70°
Storm chance
6% overnight
Wind
5 mph E
Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 711 cfs, water 62°.
Distance
1.93mi round trip
Elevation gain
676ft
High point
6,437ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
BLM Route 8283 is a moderate, 1.93-mile hiking and mountain biking trail located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The route sits at an elevation of 5,760 feet and typically takes about one hour to complete. The trail surface is a dirt doubletrack that transitions from rocky and steep sections to smoother, faster terrain. It serves as an access road leading toward the Forest Hollow Trail. Parking is available at the trailhead, which is reached via County Highway 120. The route operates on Bureau of Land Management land, though it passes through some private land areas above the trailhead. The trail is suitable for year-round use, with conditions varying from dry summer weather to potential snow and ice in winter.
Trail profile
Gain
676 ft
Avg grade
7%
Steepest
7%
High point
6,437 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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