Leave No Trace
Overview
| Wilderness One Way Length Beginning Elevation Peak Elevation Gain/Loss/Net Gain Ratings USFS Regulations Trails Illustrated Quadrangle |
Rawah 4.3 miles (from Ute Pass to Wilderness Boundary) 9,855 (at Ute Pass) 10,793 1,203/490/+713 Hikers – Moderate to Strenuous; Stock Riders – Moderate Wilderness #111 Red Feather Lakes, Glendevey; #113 Cowdrey, North Sand Hills Glendevey, Shipman Mountain |
Location
This trail is accessed from the McIntyre Trail.
Refer to McIntyre Trail (source trail) for driving instructions. The Medicine Bow (North) Trail is accessed from the McIntyre Trail.
| GPS Coordinates Trailhead at McIntyre Trail Wilderness boundary |
N40°48.507’ W106°03.026’ Map N40°51.089’ W106°06.069’ |
Description
Refer to the McIntyre Trail notes, as you will need to take that trail all the way to Ute Pass. Just over the top of Ute Pass, the Medicine Bow Trail heads north. This trail is in quite good condition, as it gets very little use. It is unlikely that you will meet anyone. The trail heads north along the crest of the Medicine Bow Range, starting out in forest, then breaking out into open grassland areas. It affords tremendous views in all directions: North Park and Mount Zirkel to the west, the Snowy Range to the north, Deadman Mountain to the east. Go to the north boundary of the Wilderness Area. You may see the old Apache Trail coming in from the east. Do not try to take it. It is not a maintained trail and is heavily blocked with blowdowns. From the north boundary, return to Ute Pass and exit via the McIntyre Trail.
