Trailhead
Bright Extension Trailhead
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Nearby trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Bright Extension Trailhead
Located 2.2 miles east of County Road 82E on the south side of Johnny Park Road (National Forest System Road 118), the trailhead is marked with a small sign near a minor saddle. This trailhead provides access to the Bright Extension Trail.Acccess to the trailhead is seasonal. For current information on road openings and closures, check the Road Status Table.View an area map here.
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Bright Extension Trailhead
Sun & Moon
1:07 PM
Sunrise
6:50 PM
Solar Noon
12:33 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:43 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:56 PM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 25m of daylight
Bright Extension Trailhead
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Bright Extension Trailhead
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Off Season
October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
North Sheep Mountain
moderate · 4.38 mi · 108 ft gain
The Righteous Path
easy · 1.5 mi · 400 ft gain
Bright Extension
moderate · 3.42 mi · 1251 ft gain
N. SHEEP MTN. CUTOFF
easy · 0.7 mi · 161 ft gain
Dave's Loop
easy · 0.7 mi · 63 ft gain
Coulson Gulch Trail
easy · 1.26 mi · 280 ft gain
Bright
moderate · 3.47 mi · 551 ft gain
South Sheep Mtn
easy · 1.52 mi · 226 ft gain
Things to Do
North Sheep Mountain
hiking · North Sheep Mountain
The Righteous Path
path · The Righteous Path
Bright Extension
cycling · Trails near 40.2°N 105.5°W
Bright Extension
hiking · Bright Extension
N. Sheep Mtn. Cutoff
cycling · Trails near 40.2°N 105.5°W
North Sheep Mountain
cycling · Trails near 40.2°N 105.5°W
N. SHEEP MTN. CUTOFF
trail · N. SHEEP MTN. CUTOFF
North Saint Vrain Creek
North Saint Vrain Creek
Campgrounds & Shelters
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