Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dixon, Wyoming

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Seminoe-Alcova Backcountry Byway

One of Wyoming's designated scenic backways, this drive utilizes both paved and gravel roads to travel over the rugged Seminoe Mountains and past three reservoirs fed by the North Platte River. You'll discover the unsung…
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Total Miles
67.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
La / Su / Fa

Buffalo Pass

As you are traveling over this trail you will be very pleased with the amazing view over Steamboat Springs and the National Forest. You will expect nice smooth roads at the bottom then about halfway…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Sandwash Basin

This area is BLM land and the home to some 600 wild horses with a loop through the heart of their land. Many view this loop as a single day or afternoon drive to see…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Buffalo Pass

Conveniently located just outside of Steamboat Springs, this is a comfortable ride with great hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping options. Unlicensed vehicles are allowed on all roads, as well as the single-track south from…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sleepy Cat

This is a relatively easy and enjoyable drive with excellent views. This entire area has a bunch of great trails and is perfect for OHVs. Make a trip of it with friends and family by…
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Total Miles
23.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Base Camp (311)

Heading north from the popular Dumont Lake area, this train offers beautiful views of Rabbit Ears Peak and Lake Dumont from high on the mountain side. The majority of the terrain is easy to traverse,…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Lynx Pass

Lynx Pass (National Forest System Road (NFSR) 270) is a scenic stretch of road with an elevation range from 7,200 to 8,720 feet. The habitat varies from lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, and subalpine fir forests…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Ute Cr

Enjoy this beautiful road high up in the Colorado mountains. Hunters enjoy this area for its vast views and open areas to be able to spot prey. I enjoy it for the amazing scenery and…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bear Lake

This popular, fun four-wheeling route leads to Bear Lake in the beautiful Snowy Range. The road begins from Libby Pass near timberline and descends into a subalpine forest where you can spot elk and marmots.…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Ehlin Road

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Keystone

Beautiful road with amazing views and tall trees. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two, but it is a quick simple enjoyable road to take a drive on. This road takes you…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Coffee Pot Road

Start your ride with beautiful views of Eagle Valley and the Colorado River and continue into White River National Forest. Dispersed camping allowed inside the forest, and there are a few pay campgrounds. Unlicensed vehicles…
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Total Miles
26.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Towner Lake

Beautiful road with amazing views, multiple lakes, great open meadows, and trees. There is no camping, but it is a quick, simple, enjoyable road to take a drive on. It is rocky and rutted in…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Long Park

Majority of Long Park Trail (National Forest System Road (NFSR) 225) travels through the Routt National Forest. Offering fantastic camping opportunities early along the trail with beautiful views of Rock Creek. Proceed with caution after…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

White Owl

Enjoy this beautiful road high up in the Colorado mountains. Hunters enjoy this area for its vast views and open areas to be able to spot prey. I enjoy it for the amazing scenery, and…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

North Sand Hills

The area has a network of challenging trails just north of the dunes. It is a long trek from the Front Range, but definitely worth it. You will find a lot of different options for…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Difficult
Best Time
Ja / De

Blacktail Creek

A portion of this route travels through Routt National Forest, and unlicensed vehicles are permitted. The last section of the trail is incredibly beautiful with views of the Colorado River meandering through a large valley.…
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Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

USFS Road 307 - Centennial Ridge

Trail winds through a heavily wooded area with fantastic views of the Centennial Ridge down to the flatlands and Sheep Mountain below. Look out for the abandoned mining equipment near the end of the trail.…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fallen Pines

You will enjoy this road with its amazing views at the top that sneak out of the trees every now and again. There are a bunch of camping spots at the beginning of the road,…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Sheephorn Mountain

Make your way up the side of this mountain on varied terrain. You'll see trees and a few glimpses of the valley below. End of the trail is an easy route passing some cool old…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Echo Park Road

Other than rafting down the Green river, this road is the only access down to Echo Park campground. The dirt starts from Harpers Corner Road and immediately follows a moderately steep grade requiring 4WD or…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station

This is an easy, scenic drive open June 21 through November 22. There are plenty of dispersed camping sites, all of them with amazing views. The first 6.5 miles are highly trafficked because of Piney…
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Total Miles
36.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stillwater Pass

The drive is nice and easy to an amazing lake with incredible mountain views. You can access the Idleglen OHV Area from here where you'll find a ton of ATV, dirt bike and snowmobile trails.…
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Total Miles
22.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Williams Peak Road

This trail takes you up along a high ridge with amazing views of the valley and reservoir below. The top section has dispersed camping available set back in the trees, and if you're lucky you…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Beaver Creek, Muddy Creek

A cool loop that will test your mud bogging ability. It is likely you will get stuck, so this is a great trail to take with a few of your friends. It's also very handy…
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Total Miles
32.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Long Draw Reservoir Road

Beautiful landscapes, camping, fishing, wildlife and off road fun. What more could you ask for? Choose from designated trailside camp spots or campgrounds that will charge a small fee. This beautiful area is flanked by…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Kawuneeche Road

This easy two-lane, graded road connects Stillwater Pass to the South with North and South Supply Creek Trails to the North. Rolling hills and great views of Lake Granby and Grand Lake are abundant along…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa