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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Boulder Ranger District
Difficulty: 5 (Moderate)
Elevation: 8,600' to 10,200'
Most of the distance is fairly easy, except two miles north of Caribou where the crossing of Caribou Creek can be deep in spring and there is often mud, and the steep grade at the Eldora end. This descent is steep and narrow, and the switchbacks may be difficult for a long vehicle. In the middle, at the old Caribou Townsite, there is a network of old mining roads on a lovely open plateau with fine views both up to the mountains and down over the plains.
