Rocky Mountain National Park's Moraine

Moraine - Tuxedo Cutoff Trail

Description:
The Moraine-Tuxedo Cutoff Trail connects the Moraine-Tuxedo Park Trail with the Tuxedo-Hollowell Trail. It begins at 8,006 feet and ends at 7,992 feet after passing through 8,088 feet. This easy trail sees low usage.

The trail starts in Moraine Park and travels south over a ridge under a canopy of ponderosa pine trees. There is a lot of grass under these trees making it ideal for elk grazing. Elk often bed down in this area in the afternoon. As the trail tops the ridge, it makes a moderately steep descent toward the Bear Lake Road. You can look down on the road as you descend. It intersects the Tuxedo-Hollowell Trail where it crosses Bear Lake Road. At less than a mile, this trail makes a nice short walk with a chance of seeing wildlife.

Features:

Length:	.82 miles (1.32 kilometers)
Elevation Range:	7,992' - 8,088'
Elevation change:	181 feet
Season:	May 1 - Nov 1
Difficulty:	Easy
Use:	Low
USGS maps:	Longs Peak
Trailheads:	Moraine Park East Parking
Restrictions:	No pets are permitted
Suitable for mountain bikes:	No (not permitted)
Suitable for horses:	Yes

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Altitude Profile

Directions:
The Moraine - Tuxedo Cutoff Trail can be reached on both ends from Bear Lake Road. Take Highway 36 from the Beaver Meadows Entrance to the Bear Lake Road. Follow Bear Lake Road for about 1.6 miles to the parking area on the east end of Moraine Park. The trail is just west of the parking area. The south end of the trail is located another .85 miles west on Bear Lake Road. A small parking area is on the south side of the road.

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