Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hoehne, Colorado

This is a very long dirt road route connecting Clayton Lake State Park NM and Trinidad, Colorado. There is a shortcut that will eliminate approximately 20 miles (if you look at the route closely, it's evident where I'm talking about) In dry conditions, any vehicle with at least 5-6 inches of ground ...
Learn more about NE Passage via Cimarron Canyon

Trinchera Pass is a scenic, point-to-point offroad route ideal for beginners and scenic tourers looking for an off-the-beaten-path journey between Folsom, New Mexico, and Trinidad, Colorado. Stretching approximately 44.3 miles, this easy dirt and gravel road winds through the historic Raton Mesas, o...
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This is a fun, scenic drive through San Isabel National Forest. The road west of the pass is well maintained, with plenty of room for two-way traffic. East of the pass is rougher in spots, and varies in width from two to one vehicle wide. The pass can be travelled in either direction, and does not ...
Learn more about Cucharas Pass

From Capulin on the Raton Highway, head north. After the NPS entrance to the volcano, a dirt path will be on the right. At the beginning of the trail, there is a fork. Take the left, as the right is NPS. Farther ahead, there’s another fork, but difficult to identify due to the trail being overgrown;...
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Fan Dike (Forest Road 437) is a scenic, steep out-and-back trail in the Rio Grande National Forest, ideal for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking a continuous climb with panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Spanning approximately 3 miles, this mountain route begins at an e...
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Steep Mountain is an easy, beginner-friendly route perfect for campers and those looking for a quick getaway in the scenic Cuchara area of the San Isabel National Forest. Branching off the popular Blue Lakes Road, this short spur provides access to several quiet, dispersed camping sites nestled amon...
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This is a well-maintained graded dirt road. It will be passable for any road-worthy vehicle in good weather conditions. If poor weather does occur, it could be trouble for road cars. A 4x4 with clearance will be able to travel this road year-round, so long as it's been plowed in the winter.
Learn more about Medano's Back Door

This trail is an old train route that connected the east and west sides of the Sangre de Cristo mountains until the 1960s when the highway was put in. It is now an unmaintained road with no obstacles. There are several spots where you will traverse over the old paved road that has become little more...
Learn more about Old La Veta Pass

This is the old unmaintained highway, the surface is broken pavement and gravel mix. This route can be easily traversed with any roadworthy car, precipitation may make the route impassable for passenger cars. It is a great quick detour from the main highway, perfect for a picnic or just to get off t...
Learn more about Old Highway

This road is fairly easy as it is a county/Forest Service road that gives you access to several jeep trails, hiking, dispersed camping, and mountain biking trails. The road travels through open pasture lands with great views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range to the west. Be advised, during summ...
Learn more about Forest Road 630/Williams Creek

This is an easy route that takes you to Cimarron Campground in the Carson National Forest. A portion of this route travels through Vermejo Park Ranch via FS 1950. This is not public land; be aware of where you are. Vermejo Park Ranch is Private land; do not trespass. This is an excellent route for v...
Learn more about Cimarron Run

This trail is a short, easy out-and-back route that winds through the small elevation changes of the Wet Mountain foothills and offers a good chance of isolation. It contains no major obstacles or water crossings, making it approachable for most users. Ongoing timber work in 2025 has cleared underbr...
Learn more about San Carlos Road

This is an easy winding road that has a few rocky spots that are easy to get around. The road takes you through open meadows and then through forest areas. It has nice views across the Wet Mountain Valley and of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. During the summer months, there are a lot of cows g...
Learn more about Turkey Creek Forest Road 637

This is a scenic transition road connecting FS 630 on the northwest end to the southeast, where you can continue out of the mountains via Highway 69. The route is generally mild and should be accessible to most vehicles without 4WD in dry conditions. The road features gentle climbs and descents, wit...
Learn more about FS 630

This is a wide gravel road that you can use to connect many trails in the area. To make loop routes you can go down Meadow Divide forest road 639 then come back up Salt Creek Rd forest road 409. There are also several roads that you can access at the beginning of the road as you turn of State Highw...
Learn more about Greenhorn Mountain Road_ Forest Road 639

Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back dirt road located outside the town of Beulah, Colorado. The trail is off Colorado Route 78 and winds through scenic forest terrain within the San Isabel National Forest. The route is generally suitable for most offroad vehicles and provides access to dispersed recreati...
Learn more about Meade Road

This out-and-back route begins off FS 634 and climbs all the way to the top of Black Mountain, offering incredible scenery and a variety of mountain landscapes along the way. The route covers considerable mileage and passes numerous intersections and spur roads, so pay attention to navigation to ens...
Learn more about FS 635

This route begins near a sizable dispersed camping area where multiple roads cross through open, relatively flat terrain, providing several established camping spots. Dispersed camping is limited to areas within the permitted distance from designated roads, so be sure to follow posted regulations wh...
Learn more about FS 440

This route follows Reed Creek on a slow, gentle climb, gaining approximately 1,200 feet in elevation before ending at a gate marking private property. It is a popular route for ATVs, SxS, and other off-road vehicles, offering a scenic and enjoyable drive with a relatively smooth surface and no parti...
Learn more about FS 435

This route is a beautiful forest road that takes you into the Carson National Forest/Sangre De Christo Mountains. The beginning of the trail immediately kicks off with stunning, towering rock cliffs on either side as you follow the Costilla Creek up the canyon. For the first few miles, you'll pass t...
Learn more about Valle Vidal - FR 1950

This trail is an old train route that connected the east and west sides of the Sangre de Cristo mountains until the 1960s when the highway was put in. It is now an unmaintained road with no obstacles. There are several spots where you will traverse over the old paved road that has become little more...
Learn more about Old La Veta Pass

This trail is a short, easy out-and-back route that winds through the small elevation changes of the Wet Mountain foothills and offers a good chance of isolation. It contains no major obstacles or water crossings, making it approachable for most users. Ongoing timber work in 2025 has cleared underbr...
Learn more about San Carlos Road

This is an easy winding road that has a few rocky spots that are easy to get around. The road takes you through open meadows and then through forest areas. It has nice views across the Wet Mountain Valley and of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. During the summer months, there are a lot of cows g...
Learn more about Turkey Creek Forest Road 637

This is a scenic transition road connecting FS 630 on the northwest end to the southeast, where you can continue out of the mountains via Highway 69. The route is generally mild and should be accessible to most vehicles without 4WD in dry conditions. The road features gentle climbs and descents, wit...
Learn more about FS 630

This trail is an old train route that connected the east and west sides of the Sangre de Cristo mountains until the 1960s when the highway was put in. It is now an unmaintained road with no obstacles. There are several spots where you will traverse over the old paved road that has become little more...
Learn more about Old La Veta Pass

This trail is a short, easy out-and-back route that winds through the small elevation changes of the Wet Mountain foothills and offers a good chance of isolation. It contains no major obstacles or water crossings, making it approachable for most users. Ongoing timber work in 2025 has cleared underbr...
Learn more about San Carlos Road

This is an easy winding road that has a few rocky spots that are easy to get around. The road takes you through open meadows and then through forest areas. It has nice views across the Wet Mountain Valley and of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. During the summer months, there are a lot of cows g...
Learn more about Turkey Creek Forest Road 637

This is a scenic transition road connecting FS 630 on the northwest end to the southeast, where you can continue out of the mountains via Highway 69. The route is generally mild and should be accessible to most vehicles without 4WD in dry conditions. The road features gentle climbs and descents, wit...
Learn more about FS 630