Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Garfield, Colorado

This is a very bumpy and rocky road, so those with stock vehicles should be cautioned. You will stay mostly in the trees until the North Fork Reservoir. The final stretch of road is only…
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Not all trails need to be difficult Jeep trails! This is a pleasant drive over a historic pass, through a large park and a bunch of forests, and into the town of Pitkin. Old Monarch…
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The first half of this route follows CR 250 through BLM Land with great views of the Arkansas River Valley to the south. The road forks midway through as it enters Forest Service Land; stay…
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The Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. At an altitude of 11,523 feet, it was the first tunnel to be built through the Continental Divide. The Denver, South Park and…
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Marshall Pass is a good gravel road that can be taken by any SUV, but passenger cars should not be taken on the road. On the west side of the pass, it is rutted in…
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This is an easy side road that connects Alpine, CO and St. Elmo, CO. It is drivable by most vehicles except cars with minimal ground clearance. As with most trails in this area, it is…
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This route starts where CR 270 enters BLM land and turns into CR 272. Continue along CR 272 as it goes from a two-lane dirt road and enters Forest Service land. Amazing views of Mount…
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This route starts midway through the Browns Creek Trail. This spur route can be completed clockwise or counter-clockwise, with clockwise shown on the map. Single lane and narrow trail provides nice off roading practice on…
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South Cottonwood Road is a maintained county road that leads to the popular Cottonwood Lake and the Cottonwood Lake Campground and Cabins. The road follows South Cottonwood Creek past the campgrounds then narrows and becomes…
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Co Rd 194 is a graded road maintained May - September that ends at the Arkansas River with a beautiful campground and river takeout spot. Fee required for camping. Makes for a wonderful daytime swim…
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Grassy Gulch Road is a steep, rocky, single-lane road that is known for access to the hiking trail that goes to Ptarmigan Lake. There are turnouts for oncoming traffic and some dispersed camping. Along with…
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This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations…
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This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations…
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Side Spur of Long's Gulch that takes you out to amazing views of the Collegiate peaks, especially with Views of Fourteeners, Mt. Antero, Mt Shavano, and Tabeguache Peak to the west. Along the Trail, there…
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This is a very, short trail to a small, picturesque, serene lily pond. It has beautiful white and yellow lilies. The Tin Cup Lily Pond has a gorgeous backdrop of mountains including Cumberland Pass. It…
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The Tin Cup Lily Pond Loop Trail continues past the picturesque Tin Cup Lily Pond and winds through the forest until it reaches the edge of Willow Creek. It leaves Willow Creek and circles back…
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BLM trails 5672 and 5669 comprise a single road through what is known locally as BURMAC, providing access to critical local bike and hike trails. Plentiful opportunities for dispersed camping exist along the road, as…
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This is a short, easy trail to see the ruins of the Red Buck Mine. It was part of the Columbine Mining Complex. There is a descriptive placard of the complex on the first cabin.…
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Country Road 184 leads to the Ghost town of Turret. In recent years, some newer residences have been built. The first part of the trail is wide and easy. After the town of Turret, you…
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This easy dirt road takes you from Salida up into the hills to access the greater trail system. The road snakes up the canyon and opens up to amazing views of Cutler Gulch. Along the…
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Loggers originally built the Kentucky Gulch Trail as an access road. When logging ceased years ago, this trail became a beautiful, non-technical 4x4 trail. You'll enjoy never-ending views of Kentucky Gulch as you progress along…
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Closed to vehicles over 50" wide. This 2-mile track has a fun variety of just about everything - from dirt to sand to rock. There are one or two pretty technical spots that could be…
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Nice start, as the trail is sandy rolling hills that are lots of fun. Great views of Union Park. The right turn along Cameron Creek begins as rocky and then becomes more difficult. The trail…
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This trail begins at the Collegiate Peaks Recreation site. This area has picnic pavilions and restrooms. Along the trail, there are several other trailheads for hiking and mountain biking trails. This is a maintained road…
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Section 2 of the Bald Mountain Gulch trail in the Four Mile OHV recreation area. This 3 mile section leads you past Little Cottonwood Creek and Arnold Gulch where ATV/dirt bike only trails are. Predominantly…
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From the south entrance, the 643 ATV trail starts in a pine tree forest on a wide and easy dirt trail with a bit of loose rock. It goes through a gate, beautiful aspen groves,…
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This trail is nearly 2 miles in length and is comprised entirely of loose, sandy washes with very bumpy washboards. It connects the two Triad Ridge trails to the primary road. The west end of…
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This trail begins by winding along the hillsides of Taylor Canyon, gradually climbing toward Cottonwood Pass Road. Elk and deer are often seen here in the early morning and late afternoon as they move toward…
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This route connects the Midland Bike Trail and FS 304 with Lenhardy Cutoff FS 376. The route is recommended for vehicles with 4WD and/or overland trailers. Rocks greater than 12 inches, some off-camber slopes, and…
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This trail is easy and relaxing the entire way. The trail starts at the Taylor Park Trading Post. Proceed over the metal bridge to the south, or in a vehicle, take the paved road, head…
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