Roberts
- 6.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,182 ft
- climb
- 10,083 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Roberts 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.
Roberts is a hard hike in the Eagle Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, about 6.6 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,182 feet. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is rated hard, so plan for a steady climb over natural ground. The route is an out-and-back, starting at a low point of about 9,341 feet and reaching a high of about 10,083 feet. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or on foot. Several other trails sit within a couple of miles, including Derby Ridge, Middle Derby and Bear Park. For an overnight stay, Cold Springs Campground is about 7.9 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides9 mi away
- Rancho Del Rio26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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