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Signal Butte Trail Content provided by   Wildernet
Quick Facts
Elevation Gain:  250 Feet
USGS Maps:  Quad Maps: Signal Butte, Mt Deception, Woodland Park
Trail Number:  717
Recommended Season:  Late Spring to Summer
Beginning Elevation:  8,760 Feet
Ending Elevation:  8,500-9,000 Feet
Elevation:  8,760 Feet
Difficulty:  Moderate
Length:  54.5 Miles
Reservation:  No
Season:  May - October
Directions
From Colorado Springs, From Colorado Springs take Highway 24 through Woodland Park. West of Woodland Park, turn right (north) on to County Road 25 (Trout CreekRd). Drive approximately 3.5 miles to the trailhead.
Location Information
Signal Butte Trail, #717, is a multi-use trail and connects several other trails, which are listed below.
717-Signal Butte Multi-use
717A-Rule Spur
717B-Phantom Spur
717C-Davis Spur
717D-Westcreek Spur
717E-Wildhorn Spur
This beautiful 54.5 mile multi-use trail is located in the "Creeks" area north of Divide. It meanders over ridges and across creeks. It is accessible to hiking, biking, X-country skiing, motorcycling. Parts of the trail are not wide enough for ATVs.
Signal Butte Trail has been used by motorcyclists for a long time, but
was not officially placed on the Forest Service system until 1991. Currently
the district is working with a motorcycle club on signing and trail maintenance. This area is under the WHITE ARROW SYSTEM which means that motor vehicles can only travel on routes designated with white arrow signs.
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