Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Divide, Colorado

This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
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Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
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Yucca Road - FS 359 starts near a small cluster of houses before quickly transitioning into a quiet pine forest, following a well-defined dirt road that drops roughly 600 feet in elevation over gentle terrain. Once past the residential area, the trail opens into more natural ground with tall pines, ...
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Wildhorn Road (Teller County Road 3) is a scenic 4-mile light off-road trail consisting of mostly gravel and dirt. The trail connects through Pike National Forest from Florissant and towards popular trails in the area known as "The Gulches" and Phantom Creek. As you get closer North towards Pike Nat...
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Phantom Road (FS 363) is primarily a smooth, gravelly road about one and a half vehicles wide most of the way; however, the trail narrows, steepens, and the curves tighten toward the north end just before a shallow water crossing and connecting with Manchester Road. This trail tends to be very busy ...
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A great way to check out views of Pikes Peak and Signal Butte. You'll pass through the Hayman Burn Area. It is interesting to observe the damage and recovery occurring there. If you want to camp, you can find a lot of options along the way. There's also a parking area with easy access to the trail s...
Learn more about Phantom Creek, Signal Butte

This trail starts as a wider, smooth dirt road cutting through open meadow before quickly transitioning into a tighter, more technical route as it winds into the trees. The terrain narrows up with a mix of shallow ruts, loose gravel, and small boulder obstacles that keep you paying attention to tire...
Learn more about Manchester Road

In the summertime, the road is fairly easy. In wintertime, it becomes more challenging depending on the amount of snow on the hills. It is easier to start at the top (east end) and travel for the most part downhill. Going in this direction, there are still a few hills that can be a challenge to get ...
Learn more about Forest Road 201

Farish Road 309 is an easy-going forest service road that winds through dense pine forest and open mountain meadows on a well-maintained red dirt surface. This route is suitable for nearly any vehicle in dry conditions, making it a great scenic drive for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a ...
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Short singletrack out and back with a great view of Pike's Peak at the end. Several fun rollers at the end that have a bypass as well. Open all year and holds a decent amount of snow in a normal year, which can turn the easy spur into an impassable one. Please respect signs and do not go around the ...
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Forest Glen Road (FS 878) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail can be accessed by Forest Glen Trail off U.S. Highway 24, or via Fish Creek Road (FS 877) off County Road 61. The trail is an easy, compacted dirt and gravel road that offers acc...
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Borrow Pit Road (FS 876B) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The easy, gravel and dirt trail can be accessed via County Road 61. The trail offers access to other forest roads and recreational activities, including dispersed camping opportunities.
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Buford's Mistake Road (FS 876A) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. You must access the trail via County Road 61 to Boletes Road (FS 875), and then accessed via 3 Bears (FS 876). The trail is a loop off of 3 Bears (FS 876) that offers compacted grave...
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Fish Creek Road (FS 877) is located within the Pike National Forest off County Road 61 outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail is an easy, dirt and gravel road that offers access to other forest roads and recreational activities, including dispersed camping opportunities.
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3 Bears (FS 876) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail is accessed via Boletes Road (FS 875) or Borrow Pit Road (FS 876B) from County Road 61. The trail consists of gravel and dirt with minor ruts. The trail allows access to other forest road...
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This fun little cutoff route requires nothing more than a 4WD car to explore. As a scenic cutoff connecting Farrish Memorial Road and Beaver Creek Road, this trail allows for you to bypass the west half of Beaver Creek Road. This makes for an easy trail when exploring the Mount Herman/Rampart Range ...
Learn more about Ensign Gulch Road FR 314

Farrish Memorial Road 312 is an easy forest service spur that winds through rolling pine forest and scattered aspens on a well-maintained red dirt surface. The route is beginner-friendly and suitable for most stock SUVs and crossovers during dry conditions, making it a great option for casual explor...
Learn more about Farrish Memorial Rd 312

Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back dirt road located off the Mount Herman and Rampart Range Roads within the Pike National Forest northwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The trail consists of dirt, pea gravel, and rocky sections. There are some unique rock features and spectacular views of Pikes Peak. ...
Learn more about Northfield Road

Sportsman Road (Forest Service Road 897) is a scenic, 5.5-mile trail consisting of mostly rocks with some dry soil terrain. The trail has beautiful views of surrounding mountains as you traverse through the site of the Hayman Wildfire, which took place in 2002. At the time, this was the largest wild...
Learn more about Sportsman Road (FS 897)

This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359

Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
Learn more about Rankin Road

Yucca Road - FS 359 starts near a small cluster of houses before quickly transitioning into a quiet pine forest, following a well-defined dirt road that drops roughly 600 feet in elevation over gentle terrain. Once past the residential area, the trail opens into more natural ground with tall pines, ...
Learn more about Yucca Road - FS 359

This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359

Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
Learn more about Rankin Road

Yucca Road - FS 359 starts near a small cluster of houses before quickly transitioning into a quiet pine forest, following a well-defined dirt road that drops roughly 600 feet in elevation over gentle terrain. Once past the residential area, the trail opens into more natural ground with tall pines, ...
Learn more about Yucca Road - FS 359