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Elliott Barker Trail Complex

Name: Elliott Barker Trail Complex
Rating: 2.00

Type: Trail

Length: 15.50 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: Free

Rating:

(2.00)1

Difficulty: 2stars

(2.00)

Solitude:

(2.00)

ADA Accessible: No

Bikes Allowed: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Interpretive Guide: No

City: Angel Fire

County: Colfax

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This is another view of the trail as it runs through the woods. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail provides a good view of the Angel Fire Ski Slopes in the distance. (Photo by Blaze)

This is a view of the trail. (Photo by Blaze)

The trail ends at Apache Pass near these high power utility lines. (Photo by Blaze)

Trail sign is good in most places, like this one, but lacking in a few. (Photo by Blaze)

This display map near the trailhead shows the complex of trails. (Photo by Blaze)

This is the trailhead off Hwy 64. (Photo by Blaze)

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Elliott Barker Trail Complex
By Blaze on 8/6/2014
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Distance: 15.50 Miles Duration: 6 hours, 28 minutes

The Elliott Barker Trail Complex is a "tangled mess" of various trails that run through the Carson National Forest. I hiked out to Apache Pass, stopped in the vicinity of the high power utility lines, then returned via the other trails. I mistakenly took a horse trail for about 1.5 miles because trail signage was poor. The Loop De Loop trail is one of the favorite biking trails as there are lots of dirt mounds for bikers to get some air.

Overall, the trails are very scenic and provide some elevation change to make it challenging. In general, the trails are well marked, but there are some places where they are not (as mentioned above). I would recommend you take a printed map with you to help you navigate.