Nipple Peak Trail #1147

Routt National Forest

Available for hiking, biking, ATV's, motorcycle and horseback riding, the 10.2 mile Nipple Peak Trail begins (east end) on a jeep road FR 047 and climbs to the divide between Hahns Peek and Slater Park on the west side. Turning into a single track, Nipple Peak Trail widens again at Oliver Creek and allowing for ATV's on the west end.

1. From Steamboat, travel 2 miles west along Highway 40 and turn right onto CR 129. Continue along CR 129 for 33 miles to just past the Summit Creek guard station. Turn left onto FR 047.
2. To reach the west end of Nipple Peak Trail, travel west along US 40 for 24 miles to Hayden Colorado. Turn right onto CR 80 to California Park, 20 miles. Continue through California Park to Slater Park. Turn right onto FR 156 to the trailhead.