Kebler Pass (41.83 miles away)
Crested Butte, Colorado
Elephant Skin Road
Scout Route
Montrose, Colorado (Montrose County)
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Elephant Skin Road travels through the heart of the Flat Top-Peach Valley OHV Area and connects to numerous ATV and single-track trails. It is entirely in an adobe landscape where clay and dirt make up most of the road. Given that, if wet and soggy, the road can quickly become impassable. The erosion from rain has left several ruts and washouts that you must slow down to drive across, and mud can form on the road from natural springs seeping out.
As you drive the trail, it meanders around adobe hills, each unique and individual. There are also views of the San Juan Mountains in the distance. The Elephant Skin Staging Area and Road are closed to vehicle camping to protect sensitive soil, scenic, and watershed values.
High-clearance vehicles are recommended, and 4WD if it's wet. In soggy weather, it's best to avoid this area altogether.
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