About Broken Rib #1849
The Broken Rib trail is 6.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 600 and ends at Forest Trail 2025, Palmer Lake Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding
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Broken Rib #1849
Glenwood Springs, Colorado · Garfield County · Facility
The Broken Rib trail is 6.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 600 and ends at Forest Trail 2025, Palmer Lake Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding
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Weather at Broken Rib #1849
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
44°/30°
💧 5%🌬 21mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:29 PM
Sun
Mostly Clear
55°/31°
💧 1%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:29 PM
Mon
Mostly Clear
61°/39°
🌬 21mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:30 PM
Tue
Overcast
63°/42°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:31 PM
Wed
Overcast
62°/43°
💧 6%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:42 AM ↓ 8:32 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Rifle, head east on I-70 through Glenwood Canyon to Dotsero (exit 133). Head north on County Road 17 to Forest District Road 600 (Coffee Pot Road). Follow FDR 600 to Broken Rib and the trailhead.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Broken Rib #1849
Heading to Broken Rib #1849? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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