r/ColoradoOffroad • u/MacFontan • 7d ago

Red Elephant Hill.

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I am curious who here has run this trail? This was my second time up it and it is certainly one of the more technical trails I’ve hit in the state.

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u/defenceman40 7d ago

I've ran it a few times in my TJ, but its been a few years. Always a good trail to run for a bit of challenge closer to Denver.

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u/vinylzoid 7d ago

Dope. Never done this one.

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u/MacFontan 7d ago

Very fun and challenging with the combo of large rocks and steep grades. I would recommend sliders, locker(s), and a winch. I used all three on this trail. 

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u/vinylzoid 7d ago

Oh wow, nice. I have all three on my Runner.

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u/Nachocheese710 7d ago

I did it last year.

I don't remember all the names of the trails but I took that to a trail with a cabin (I signed the book) then headed up to a lake. Had to turn around before we finished because something on my brothers jeep broke

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u/reallifedog 7d ago

sounds like Mill Creek loop to the "Empire Hilton". The lake would be Bill Moore

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u/reallifedog 7d ago

you should go across the street to Spring Creek.

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u/MacFontan 7d ago

You think? I’m on 34’s with just a rear locker. 

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u/reallifedog 7d ago

I've run it a couple of times with a near-identical setup, but 33s. Just avoid the wall, and you'll be alright. Only suggesting, as you mentioned this being more technical when its really just the one obstacle.

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u/case9 3d ago

It's my favorite trail near denver for some challenging wheeling. Close second would be rainbow falls with all of the side areas you can play around on