Ute Trail

This sunny, pleasant trail passes through montane and subalpine forests to the harsh desolate alpine tundra.

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Ute Trail Details

Encompassing part of an ancient Native American foot trail, this sunny, pleasant trail starts at Upper Beaver Meadows and passes through montane and subalpine forests to the harsh desolate alpine tundra at Ute Crossing on Trail Ridge Road. At first, the trail climbs gently and then very steeply over a rock-studded path as it follows a small ridge below Tombstone Ridge . Not nearly as popular as others in the same area, this trail provides a chance to see the elk, mule deer, and hares that populate the quiet Ute Meadows, and also offers quite a few amazing viewpoints along the trail, including wide open views over the peak-framed Meadows and the silent, sunny tundra. Be sure you have a ride at the end of the trail.

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

6.3 miles

Estimated time

3.5 hours

Region

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