Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cortez, Colorado

Beaver Rim Road is an inviting 5.7-mile off-road route near McPhee Reservoir, ideal for beginners and scenic drivers seeking a rewarding destination with a stunning overlook at the trail's end. Navigating through the picturesque landscape of southwestern Colorado, the trail begins near the Boggy Dra...
Learn more about Beaver Rim Road

This road can be very dusty when dry and muddy when wet. Beautiful view at the end with a small camp spot for one or two people. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Road...
Learn more about Beaver Rim F Road

This road has switchbacks at the end that is not accessible for trailers. There are compositing bathrooms and a beautiful view at the end. Access to water from a hiking trail, huge rocks around. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typic...
Learn more about Dry Canyon

Upper House Creek Road is an ideal route for scenic explorers, campers, and mountain bikers looking to venture into the scenic Boggy Draw area of the San Juan National Forest near Dolores, Colorado. Stretching approximately 5.9 miles, this four-wheel-drive trail gains about 1,050 feet in elevation a...
Learn more about Upper House Creek Road

There are some low trees on this road, so it is not recommended for tall vehicles. Along this route is a big open meadow and some camping areas. Can be muddy when wet. There are some small rocky areas. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small le...
Learn more about Dry Canyon A Road

Boggy Draw Road is a scenic, beginner-friendly route near Dolores, Colorado, ideal for offroaders seeking easy access to the region’s premier non-motorized trail systems and dispersed camping. Stretching approximately 3.8 miles through the lush ponderosa pines of the San Juan National Forest, this u...
Learn more about Boggy Draw Road

Coyote Park South starts as a dry and rocky trail that climbs up from the trailhead along a fence line. The initial hill climb has some embedded boulders, but then it gets into a more lush aspen tree forest and continues through some nice open meadows. This trail is pretty hot and dry with lots of s...
Learn more about Coyote Park South

This gorgeous route starts at a staging area and immediately enters the San Juan National Forest. It climbs through scrub oak and ponderosa terrain before reaching large aspen glades on both sides of the road. The ride leads towards the majestic Helmet Peak and prominent Hesperus Mountain, at 13,237...
Learn more about CR 44 Echo Basin Loop

Spring Creek Point Road is an easy, scenic route ideal for beginners, high-clearance two-wheel-drive vehicles, and families looking for a relaxed drive with beautiful valley views. Spanning approximately 3.4 miles through the scenic highlands of the San Juan National Forest, this dirt and rocky trai...
Learn more about Spring Cr Pt Road

This is an easy, breathtaking, beautiful ride into the La Plata Mountains in the San Juan National Forest. There is a staging area at the start of the ride. At 2.3 miles, this trail travels back and forth on Horse Creek. This part of the route is easy to miss but is well worth it as the aspen trees ...
Learn more about Red Arrow Aspen Passage

Along this out-and-back road you will have plenty of opportunities for camping specifically in the first half of the road, which is also well-maintained. The further up the mountain you go, the more uneven and rutted the road becomes. Beware of some private property at the beginning, as well as, cat...
Learn more about Madden Peak Road

The Rim trail is a short single track that connects to the south end of Chicken Creek at an intersection with a non-motorized trail. It is a mile long, and mostly straight, flat, smooth, and easy, as it meanders through the forest. There aren't many rocks or curves. It goes through a fence on the no...
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Short quick access road to get to others. There are big open pastures with lots of cows, so watch out for cow pies! Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide. Can be muddy when wet.
Learn more about Plateau Road

Quick short road with beautiful scenery and big tall trees. The road can be muddy when wet, and dusty when dry. Typically two vehicles wide and provides access to other roads. An easy road for any vehicle, safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. You might see cows. Dirt or rocky road with...
Learn more about Cabin Rim Road

There are big open pastures with lots of cows, so watch out for cow pies! Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide. Can be muddy when wet. There are multiple areas to camp with amazing views.
Learn more about Beaver Point Road

There is burned area at end of the road, so be mindful of debris, and muddy spots. There are some camp spots and access to other roads. Pretty open pastures.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehicles wide.
Learn more about Ferris Road

This road offers some camping, good access to many other roads, and lots of views. There is cell service at spots, but it can be very spotty with the weather. Can be muddy when wet. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typically two vehi...
Learn more about Ormiston Point Road

This is a short quick access road to get to others. There are some pretty views and big open pastures. There are lots and lots of cows, so watch out for cow pies! Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. Can be muddy when wet. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obsta...
Learn more about Trimble Road

Chicken Creek Road (Forest Service Road 385) is an 8.4-mile point-to-point trail near Mancos, Colorado, ideal for beginner offroaders, scenic drivers, and high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking an easy but rewarding mountain drive. Rising from a minimum elevation of 7,768 feet near Jackson...
Learn more about Chicken Creek Road

This short segment of the Morrison Trail is an easy connector trail from the Upper Chicken parking lot to the Morrison ATV trail. It winds through a pine tree forest and is a bit drier because it is a lower elevation here for the area. There is one downed log section by a creek crossing that is tric...
Learn more about Morrison Trail (Part 2)

Beaver Rim Road is an inviting 5.7-mile off-road route near McPhee Reservoir, ideal for beginners and scenic drivers seeking a rewarding destination with a stunning overlook at the trail's end. Navigating through the picturesque landscape of southwestern Colorado, the trail begins near the Boggy Dra...
Learn more about Beaver Rim Road

This road can be very dusty when dry and muddy when wet. Beautiful view at the end with a small camp spot for one or two people. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Road...
Learn more about Beaver Rim F Road

This road has switchbacks at the end that is not accessible for trailers. There are compositing bathrooms and a beautiful view at the end. Access to water from a hiking trail, huge rocks around. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typic...
Learn more about Dry Canyon

Upper House Creek Road is an ideal route for scenic explorers, campers, and mountain bikers looking to venture into the scenic Boggy Draw area of the San Juan National Forest near Dolores, Colorado. Stretching approximately 5.9 miles, this four-wheel-drive trail gains about 1,050 feet in elevation a...
Learn more about Upper House Creek Road

Beaver Rim Road is an inviting 5.7-mile off-road route near McPhee Reservoir, ideal for beginners and scenic drivers seeking a rewarding destination with a stunning overlook at the trail's end. Navigating through the picturesque landscape of southwestern Colorado, the trail begins near the Boggy Dra...
Learn more about Beaver Rim Road

This road can be very dusty when dry and muddy when wet. Beautiful view at the end with a small camp spot for one or two people. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. Road...
Learn more about Beaver Rim F Road

This road has switchbacks at the end that is not accessible for trailers. There are compositing bathrooms and a beautiful view at the end. Access to water from a hiking trail, huge rocks around. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are typic...
Learn more about Dry Canyon

Upper House Creek Road is an ideal route for scenic explorers, campers, and mountain bikers looking to venture into the scenic Boggy Draw area of the San Juan National Forest near Dolores, Colorado. Stretching approximately 5.9 miles, this four-wheel-drive trail gains about 1,050 feet in elevation a...
Learn more about Upper House Creek Road