Derby Ridge
- 7.1 mi
- round trip
- 886 ft
- climb
- 10,245 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Derby Ridge open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Derby Ridge is a 7.1-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, within the Eagle Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail climbs from about 9,042 feet to 10,245 feet, a gain of 886 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, with horses allowed but bikes not. The trip is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for a full day on foot. The trail is close to several other outings. Middle Derby is about 0.7 miles away, Bear Park about 0.9 miles, and Indian Cliffs about 1.1 miles. For an overnight stay, Cold Springs Campground sits about 7.2 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides10 mi away
- Rancho Del Rio25 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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