Pole Canyon Trail

Bristlecone Loop wayside (108)

~14 min drive

This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpecke…

Camp Eli

~8 min drive

Moderate 4.44-mile hike with 515 ft gain near Camp Eli, Utah.

Big Hollow

~10 min drive

Short, scenic 2.4-mile trail with moderate elevation gain in Big Hollow.

Crawford Pass Trail

~11 min drive

Moderate 6.32-mile climb to Crawford Pass with 1,380 ft elevation gain.

Riggs Spring Loop Trailhead at Yovimpa

~14 min drive

<h2>Riggs Spring Loop</h2> <p><strong>Difficulty: Strenuous<br /> Total Distance: 8.8 miles (14.2 km)<br /> Ascent:  2,503 feet (763 m)<br /> Average time: 4-6 Hours<br /> <br /> <span style="color:#2980b9;">This trail may be inaccessible during mid-winter due to snow depths r…

Mill Creek Trail

~9 min drive

Scenic 4.46-mile creek-side hike with 486 ft elevation gain.

Chimney Rock Trail

~16 min drive

Short, steep hike to a distinctive rock formation with panoramic views.

Bristlecone Loop wayside (109)

~14 min drive

This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpecke…

King Creek Trail

~18 min drive

Short, easy King Creek Trail with 318 ft gain near Utah.

Bristlecone Loop Trailhead at Rainbow Point

~14 min drive

<h2>Bristlecone Loop Trail</h2> <p><strong>Difficulty: Easy<br /> Total Distance: 1.0 miles (1.6 km)<br /> Elevation change: 200 feet (61 m)<br /> Average time: 1-2 hours</strong><br /> <br /> <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>This trail may be inaccessible during mid-winte…