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Kelly Flats Trail, Colorado

Kelly Flats has long been the premier hard-core trail in northern Colorado. The trail climbs steeply out of the Cache La Poudre River Valley and winds for a considerable distance across a high ridge with beautiful views of the Mummy Range on a clear day. Noted obstacles include The Chutes and Heart Attack Hill. A wet spring often delays May 15 opening of the trail, so call ahead to verify. ATVs and UTVs may find this trail too difficult.

Difficult TrailRating
Difficult. First part of trail is extremely steep and rocky. Middle is easy as it passes through a residential area. Last part has some large mud holes. Body damage is a frequent occurrence on The Chutes. Not for stock SUVs.

 

Kelly Flats 4x4 Trail, Colorado Northern Colorado’s premier hard-core trail

Parking area before trailhead
Very steep at top
View across valley to Mummy Range
Back on the main trail finally
Crossing Wintersteen Park
No easy way up The Chutes
Tight squeeze
Test of articulation
Bypass route is also quite steep where it rejoins main trail
Finally at the top
Looking down on Heart Attack Hill
Starting up Heart Attack Hill
Final descent to Pingree Hill Road

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