Dakota Hill

4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Dakota Hill offers spectacular mountain vistas, interesting mining relics, and connections to many more trails to explore. On the way to the trailhead, Apex has a few present-day residents but is a well-preserved ghost town. This offroad 4x4 route is one of the main spines of the extensive network...Read More
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Highlights of Dakota Hill

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
10625 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
412
Nearest Town
Black Hawk
Nearest Services
Black Hawk
Management Agency
Arapaho National Forest
District
Boulder Ranger District/Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Dakota Hill offers spectacular mountain vistas, interesting mining relics, and connections to many more trails to explore. On the way to the trailhead, Apex has a few present-day residents but is a well-preserved ghost town. This offroad 4x4 route is one of the main spines of the extensive network of trails around Dakota Hill and Oregon Hill southwest of Rollinsville. This whole network is a remnant of a bygone era where a few made fortunes and others died with shattered dreams.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
17 Waypoints
53 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
24 Community Reviews
1 Video
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