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Green Ridge Road

Green Ridge Road trail map (PDF)

Trail Location

Via Poudre Canyon - riding south to north
From Fort Collins take Highway 287 north 11 miles to Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14 and travel 52.5 miles to Laramie River Road. Turn right and drive 1.8 miles to the trailhead on the right.

Via Red Feather - riding north to south
From Fort Collins take Highway 287 north to Ted’s place (corner of Hwy 14 and US287). Continue north on US287 for 11 miles. Turn left onto CR74E at the Forks. Follow CR74E for 24.5 milesand bear left onto Deadman Rd. Green Ridge Road (#319) is 37.5 miles (from intersection of US287 and CR74E) on the left. The first 7 miles is smooth road. Park at the intersection of 319 and 177A, follow 177A until you connect with 177 (less than .5 mile).

Trail Information

Green Ridge Road is a popular 4WD road. Most mountain bikers don't care for it, but people ask us for maps and directions, so here's your chance to try it for yourself. Our elevation profile shows this ride from south to north.

Topographic Details

Land Agency United States Forest Service
Trail Region Poudre Canyon/Red Feather Lakes
Required Fees None
Total Length 28 miles out and back
Min Elevation 9,278 feet
Max Elevation 10,178 feet
Total Climbing 1,730 feet

 

Elevation profile

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