About Ute - Meadow #2159
The Ute - Meadow trail is 2.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 8290 and ends at Forest Road 245. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding
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Ute - Meadow #2159
New Castle, Colorado · Garfield County · Facility
The Ute - Meadow trail is 2.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 8290 and ends at Forest Road 245. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding
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Weather at Ute - Meadow #2159
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Drizzle
45°/33°
💧 8%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:44 AM ↓ 8:30 PM
Sun
Overcast
55°/32°
💧 2%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:44 AM ↓ 8:31 PM
Mon
Partly Cloudy
63°/39°
🌬 21mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:32 PM
Tue
Overcast
66°/43°
💧 1%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:33 PM
Wed
Overcast
65°/44°
💧 6%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:43 AM ↓ 8:33 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Please contact the Rifle Ranger District for additional information at (970) 625-2371.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Ute - Meadow #2159
Heading to Ute - Meadow #2159? 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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