Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near City of Creede, Colorado

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 loop starts at a visitor center in Creede, and the road is graded and suitable for most vehicl...
Learn more about Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504

NF 517 is an easy, scenic connector route perfect for beginners, scenic cruisers, and those looking to link up popular offroad trails near the historic town of Creede, Colorado. Spanning just over 1.2 miles, this short dirt route climbs or descends roughly 500 feet, peaking near 9,321 feet in elevat...
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This is a fun drive with grassy meadows, pine trees and nice views of Creede. The road is mostly dirt with areas of rock and some steep sections.
Learn more about Fr 504 D1 Bachelor Rd & Momon Hill Rds

East Willow Creek Road (NF 502) is a gateway into the historic mining district just north of Creede, Colorado. Rising from an elevation of approximately 8,600 feet to nearly 10,600 feet, this 5.3-mile trail offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and canyons while leading travelers past h...
Learn more about East Willow Creek Road - NF 502

Miners Creek Road (Forest Service Road 507) is a scenic, 1.7-mile dirt and gravel route near Creede, Colorado. The road climbs gently from 8,825 feet to 9,029 feet, offering an easy drive through the Rio Grande National Forest. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, aspens, and conifers, this route i...
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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 rocks. Water drainage can cause ruts in areas. The road crosses Rat Creek several times. There are scenic views...
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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 the road. Early on there is a pullout on the left to a corral. Cell service is spotty to none.
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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 shooting range located at the second fork in the road. Shooting range has metal targets, safe backdrop, ...
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Last Chance Mine is a short spur trail ideal for history buffs and offroaders of all skill levels seeking stunning high-alpine views and a glimpse into Colorado's rich mining past. Branching off from the historic Bachelor Loop near Creede, this easy dirt route climbs to an elevation of nearly 10,500...
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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 crossings. The trail ends at an old cabin with the falls trailhead. About a 3/4 mile hike to the falls, uphill at the end. ...
Learn more about NF 502-1 Phoenix Park Waterfall

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 average stock Jeep or truck. There is a section that is heavily rutted but can be done with careful wheel placement....
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Crystal Lake - NF 532-2A is a scenic off-road spur ideal for drivers seeking a tranquil high-altitude escape to a secluded mountain-top lake in the Rio Grande National Forest. Branching off the popular Bristol Head Road, this route delivers spectacular alpine views and a peaceful, remote destination...
Learn more about Crystal Lake - NF 532-2A

This trail is most easily accessed from the north end near the Bristol Head CG. While it can be done from south to north, the southern terminus of the trail is difficult to find as it is hidden from view on Hwy 149. The trail is one vehicle wide with areas to pull aside for oncoming traffic. Rocky a...
Learn more about FR 556 - Clear Creek Ridge

This trail starts just off Highway 149 and north of South Clear Creek Falls. Take a quick detour at the beginning of the trail to view North Clear Creek Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls in Colorado. Dropping more than 100 feet off the Nelson Mountain Tuff, North Clear Creek Falls was f...
Learn more about CR 16/FR 510 - North Clear Creek Falls

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 from Hwy 149 to the Kite Lake and Stony Pass trails. Takes about 2 - 2.5 hours to drive one way, longer if yo...
Learn more about NF 520 - Rio Grande Reservoir & Headwaters

Mill Creek Road is a scenic, beginner-friendly route that offers over 15 miles of stunning high-country vistas, making it perfect for novice offroaders, overland rigs, and even large trailers. Traversing Hinsdale and Gunnison counties, this easy dirt road climbs from an elevation of 8,887 feet up to...
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Agua Ramon offers an accessible yet scenic mountain drive in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, making it perfect for beginners and experienced overlanders seeking scenic dispersed camping. The route begins as a well-graded and maintained dirt road suitable for most standard vehicles, winding th...
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Park Creek Road starts at Highway 160 to the north of Wolf Creek Pass. It takes you up 4,000 feet to an elevation of 11,627 feet. You will travel through Corral Park and then past sideroads such as Fox Mountain, Swale Lake, Treasure Creek, and many more, including the road to Summitville. There are ...
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From the north, this trail starts through the pine trees and meadows as a skinny single track, with small stream crossings and uncut logs. It has bits of loose and embedded rock in the trail, but also smooth flowy sections. It's a constant climb up from north to south to above 12,400 feet elevation ...
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The La Garita Creek ATV trail is an easier trail ride through the Rio Grande National Forest. The north end drops down from Cave Creek Road, and starts out pretty rocky, with loose rocks in the trail, like riding over a layer of golf balls. It continues as a rutted dirt two-track through high-elevat...
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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 loop starts at a visitor center in Creede, and the road is graded and suitable for most vehicl...
Learn more about Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504

NF 517 is an easy, scenic connector route perfect for beginners, scenic cruisers, and those looking to link up popular offroad trails near the historic town of Creede, Colorado. Spanning just over 1.2 miles, this short dirt route climbs or descends roughly 500 feet, peaking near 9,321 feet in elevat...
Learn more about NF 517

This is a fun drive with grassy meadows, pine trees and nice views of Creede. The road is mostly dirt with areas of rock and some steep sections.
Learn more about Fr 504 D1 Bachelor Rd & Momon Hill Rds

East Willow Creek Road (NF 502) is a gateway into the historic mining district just north of Creede, Colorado. Rising from an elevation of approximately 8,600 feet to nearly 10,600 feet, this 5.3-mile trail offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and canyons while leading travelers past h...
Learn more about East Willow Creek Road - NF 502

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 shooting range located at the second fork in the road. Shooting range has metal targets, safe backdrop, ...
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Last Chance Mine is a short spur trail ideal for history buffs and offroaders of all skill levels seeking stunning high-alpine views and a glimpse into Colorado's rich mining past. Branching off from the historic Bachelor Loop near Creede, this easy dirt route climbs to an elevation of nearly 10,500...
Learn more about Last Chance Mine

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 average stock Jeep or truck. There is a section that is heavily rutted but can be done with careful wheel placement....
Learn more about Pool Table Road

This trail is most easily accessed from the north end near the Bristol Head CG. While it can be done from south to north, the southern terminus of the trail is difficult to find as it is hidden from view on Hwy 149. The trail is one vehicle wide with areas to pull aside for oncoming traffic. Rocky a...
Learn more about FR 556 - Clear Creek Ridge