Beginner Off-Road Trails Near City of Creede, Colorado
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Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504
This is a 17-mile loop through an historic mining district above Creede. It takes you through mine locations that date back to the 1890's and some abandoned ghost towns that once rivaled Creede in size.The… Learn more about Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504
This trail is part of the Historic Mining District north of Creede. It takes you by the Phoenix Park Mill site, along with a few old mining sites. The road goes from about 8600 feet… Learn more about East Willow Creek Road - NF 502
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF 517
This is a nice national forest road that connects Bachelor Loop with Miners Creek Road. There are some terrific views along the way. From Miners Creek you can also access Shallow Creek and Sawmill Gulch… Learn more about NF 517
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dry Gulch
Dry Gulch is the perfect spot to camp just outside Creede, CO. Dry Gulch is an out-and-back trail which offers primitive camping spread along the trail from start to finish. Dry Gulch has a small… Learn more about Dry Gulch
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rat Creek Loop
Rat Creek Loop starts on the south end of Bachelor Loop. It begins as a sandy trail, and eventually reaches some fun hills to climb with small rocks. One section is curvy, with very loose… Learn more about Rat Creek Loop
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Miners Creek Road
This is an easy graded road that passes some cool mining spots before getting to the trailhead for Miners Creek Road. After going through a small section of private property it opens up to some… Learn more about Miners Creek Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Shallow Creek - NF 508
Lovely little road that takes you to the Shallow Creek Trailhead with some scenic views along the way. Some areas outside of private property where you can camp alongside the creek towards the end of… Learn more about Shallow Creek - NF 508
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Last Chance Mine
This half mile road takes you to the Last Chance Mine. The site offers cabins, mine tours and a gift shop with an amazing view. From the top you can view old mining sites below.… Learn more about Last Chance Mine
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
NF 502-1 Phoenix Park Waterfall
This trail forks off of the upper end of East Willow Creek Road. It starts out a little rocky, but once you leave that section, the road becomes more dirt with a few fun stream… Learn more about NF 502-1 Phoenix Park Waterfall
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pool Table Road
Pool Table Road goes to the Wheeler Geographic area, one of two places in Colorado that have Hoodoos. It is a long winding road, about 1/2 of it is annoyingly bumpy but drivable in an… Learn more about Pool Table Road
Total Miles
25.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Crystal Lake - NF 532-2A
This trail takes you to Crystal Lake. It is a small mountain-top lake with a quiet little spot where you can camp. This is probably the wildlife watering hole in the evening and early mornings.… Learn more about Crystal Lake - NF 532-2A
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF 520 - Rio Grande Reservoir & Headwaters
This trail takes you up along the Rio Grande past its reservoir to the headwaters. There is beautiful scenery, campsites along the river and some of the best trout fishing to be had. It runs… Learn more about NF 520 - Rio Grande Reservoir & Headwaters
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mill Creek Road
Mill Creek Road follows Mill Creek through Upper Mill Creek Pond, Lower Mill Creek Pond, and into Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness areas. There is a lot of fishing along Mill Creek and the ponds… Learn more about Mill Creek Road
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Agua Ramon
The first 14 miles of this road are well maintained and well graded, but the last 2 miles are very rough with cobblestone. There are no obstacles, but good clearance will be necessary after mile… Learn more about Agua Ramon
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Park Creek Rd-Fr Rd 380
Park Creek Road starts at Hwy 160 to the North of Wolf Creek Pass. It takes you up 4000 feet to an elevation of 11,627 feet. You will travel through Corral park then past sideroads… Learn more about Park Creek Rd-Fr Rd 380
Total Miles
26.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baughman Cr
This is a long, out-and-back road that is well maintained and graded. It grants access to spurs that connect to other trails for ATV and motorcycles. There is some dispersed camping along the route. This… Learn more about Baughman Cr
Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Agua Ramon Mountain - Fr 630
Agua Ramon Mountain road is a forest service road that gradually takes you to the top of Agua Ramon Mountain. There is some amazing scenery along the way. Learn more about Agua Ramon Mountain - Fr 630
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lone Rock
This road is fun and takes you up a road with a stream in the middle of it; please drive slowly so as to not disrupt the road. Rocky in spots, and off camber in… Learn more about Lone Rock
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cave Creek
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. The road can be tight in spots, and it will be muddy when wet, with some water puddles.… Learn more about Cave Creek
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Raspberry
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. The road is tight and spots and will be muddy when wet with water puddles. It also is… Learn more about Raspberry
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Williams Creek & Reservoir Rd #640
Williams Creek and Reservoir road (#640) is all about recreation; camping, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing and wakeless boating on the reservoir. This is an easy maintained gravel/dirt road suitable for any vehicle. Located… Learn more about Williams Creek & Reservoir Rd #640
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lost Trail Road
Lost Trail is a 50" trail more suited for dirt bikes than 50" vehicles. It is a connector between Cinnamon Pass (part of the Alpine Loop) and Stoney Pass via the interesting ghost town of… Learn more about Lost Trail Road
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pinon Cut Off
Beautiful road with amazing views. This road will be muddy when wet with lots of water crossings, and areas that are not safe. There was a very large landslide that made part of this road… Learn more about Pinon Cut Off
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
McManus Road-Fr Rd 633
McManus road connects into and runs east from Piedra road. Plumtaw road connects into it and can make for a pleasant drive back to Pagosa Springs. When you arrive at the fork stay left for… Learn more about McManus Road-Fr Rd 633
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Poison Park Rd #644
Poison Park Road (#644) connects to the Williams Creek & Reservoir Road (#640), leading to the Poison Park Trailhead with a large parking area to accommodate horse trailers. The Weminuche Trail (#592) begins here which… Learn more about Poison Park Rd #644
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Deer Creek
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There are a lot of gates on this road for cattle; please return the gates how you found… Learn more about Deer Creek
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Pinon
Beautiful road with amazing views of big open valleys. There is no camping on this road. The road can be muddy when wet and is not winter maintained. The road is a dead end. Dirt… Learn more about Pinon
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Plumtaw road
Plumtaw road is a scenic drive through the Weminuche Wilderness north of Pagosa Springs. It goes through beautiful sections of the San Juan National Forest, with great views of Pagosa Peak. There are peaceful meadows… Learn more about Plumtaw road
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lower Section of East Fork San Juan River Rd-Fr 667
East Fork Road has two very different sections. This lower section is a well maintained graded road suitable for most vehicles. They recommend a higher clearance vehicle, yet compact cars were on this road as… Learn more about Lower Section of East Fork San Juan River Rd-Fr 667
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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