Northfield Road

2.4/5 (8 reviews)
Winding through the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire scar, Colorado's Northfield Road is a journey through resilience. The fire, one of the most destructive in Colorado's history, scorched over 18,000 acres and took hundreds of homes. Now, a drive along this well-maintained road shows the forest's remarkab...Read More
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Highlights of Northfield Road

Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
9427 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
303
Nearest Town
Colorado Springs
Nearest Services
Colorado Springs
Management Agency
Pike National Forest
District
Pike's Peak Ranger District

Overview

Winding through the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire scar, Colorado's Northfield Road is a journey through resilience. The fire, one of the most destructive in Colorado's history, scorched over 18,000 acres and took hundreds of homes. Now, a drive along this well-maintained road shows the forest's remarkable comeback, with new growth sprouting among the ghostly reminders of the fire. The trail tells a tale of nature's tenacity and recovery from adversity. A drive down Northfield Road is more than a scenic route. It's a lesson on nature's enduring strength.

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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