Access
The Greenhorn Trail has two Trailheads access points.
The first one is located near the town of Rye, Colorado Southwest
of Highway 165. Head West through Rye on Main Street, then right
on Cuerna Verde to the end of the road.
The second Trailhead is located off Forest Service Road # 360 off
Ophir Creek and follows the road to the end.
Narritive
The Greenhorn Trail is 7.8 miles long; beginning elevation is 7,460
feet and tops out at 11,340 feet, a gain of 3,880 feet. This trail
is moderate for hiking.
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