Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado
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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… Learn more about Beaver Creek, Muddy Creek
Total Miles
32.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
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… Learn more about Williams Peak Road
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
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.… Learn more about Stillwater Pass
Total Miles
22.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Strawberry BLM Road #2751
Traveling on this BLM road provides easy access to secluded dispersed camping all along its length and at the ends, as well as access to great mountain biking and stunning views of Fraser Valley and… Learn more about Strawberry BLM Road #2751
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Byers Peak
Take this drive from Winter Park to the popular Byers Peak Hiking Trail. There are a lot of different things to enjoy there from hiking and biking, to camping and offroading. Unlicensed vehicles are not… Learn more about Byers Peak
Total Miles
13.9
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… Learn more about Kawuneeche Road
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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.… Learn more about Blacktail Creek
Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Meadow Creek Reservoir CR 848
The primary access to Meadow Creek Reservoir starts on County Road 84. This route takes a more off-road and scenic drive to start, meeting up with CR 84 about 2/3 of the way up to… Learn more about Meadow Creek Reservoir CR 848
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / 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… Learn more about Sheephorn Mountain
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Jones Pass
You can access some really good hiking from this trail at Butler Gulch and along the Continental Divide. The views at the top of the pass are unbelievable. It's fun to get there, but there… Learn more about Jones Pass
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Au
Rollins Pass West
A beautiful, easy drive through thick trees. You'll eventually rise above the timberline and get an amazing view of Winter Park Ski Area as well as some gorgeous mountain lakes. If you want to continue… Learn more about Rollins Pass West
Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Straight Creek
An ATV or dirt bike trail that follows I-70 from the town of Dillon to the Eisenhower Tunnel. You follow the creek most of the time which and are in the shadow of I-70. Mostly… Learn more about Straight Creek
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rollins Pass East
You'll find two lakes, breathtaking views and a fun hike on this old railroad route. Needle's Eye Tunnel is just a short hike from the trail. Park and camp south of the trailhead. There are… Learn more about Rollins Pass East
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Stevens Gulch
This trail is mainly used to get to Torrey's Peak and Gray's Peak trailheads. Most of it is dirt with small rocks, and could be done in a small car, but as you get further… Learn more about Stevens Gulch
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
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… Learn more about Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station
Total Miles
36.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Radical Hill
This is part of the network of trails out on Montezuma, Colorado. Note that leaving town, you follow the signs for Deer Creek. This section would be a TR3 to the top of Radical hill… Learn more about Radical Hill
Total Miles
18.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
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… Learn more about Long Draw Reservoir Road
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Grizzly Gulch
Grizzly Gulch is a difficult trail that starts up Stevens Gulch. There is a dirt parking lot area on Stevens Gulch, and if you go all the way to the back, you will find that… Learn more about Grizzly Gulch
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Fall River Road
Bring your camera and visit Chasm Falls. Drive above the timberline on winding switchbacks, then visit Estes Park where you can get up close to elk (not too close), shop and have a great meal.… Learn more about Old Fall River Road
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Apex Road
There is a lot of history along this easy, backcountry drive. You'll be able to see four old cemeteries, and several historic structures in Apex, an old mining camp and ghost town. The route offers… Learn more about Apex Road
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Peru Creek
A super easy road to camping, hiking and more. There are some difficult trails in the area if you want more of a challenge. Cinnamon Gulch takes you to an amazing viewpoint at an old… Learn more about Peru Creek
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Shrine Pass
Nice, easy ride open to unlicensed vehicles at the parking lot at Shrine Pass from June 21 to November 22. This is a popular area for hikers and mountain bikers so please be respectful. Bring… Learn more about Shrine Pass
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
N Clear Creek Road
This trail is an offshoot from Apex Road. If you want something slightly more technically challenging than Apex, this is a fun alternative to explore. The trail is fairly tight. 4WD is required in a… Learn more about N Clear Creek Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Left Hand Reservoir
The trail to Left Hand Reservoir is a nice out and back trail that leads to a good reservoir for fishing. A great trail to be surrounded by trees, mountains, and some good friends. It… Learn more about Left Hand Reservoir
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
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… Learn more about Long Park
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Lynx Pass
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Buckeye Mountain Road 512.1
A fun, out and back trail with a great campsite a few hundred feet up the trail, and an abandoned mining site just past that. The trail is fairly narrow. 4WD wasn't required, but definitely… Learn more about Buckeye Mountain Road 512.1
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
West Magnolia
Kids will love this small area with intersecting forest roads and camping. To camp, enter at the north end. No dirt bikes allowed on this trail. Open May 15 to November 30. Learn more about West Magnolia
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Michigan Hill
The Michigan Hill trail starts from the pickle gulch campground. This trail is a relatively easy trail for most off-road vehicles, although there are some narrow points on the trail. This trail winds through mining… Learn more about Michigan Hill
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ptarmigan Pass
We like to do this Jeep trail clockwise with McAllister Pass starting over on Shrine Pass. The first half mile is in Wearyman Creek. Be careful if the water is high. Ptarmigan Pass spends a… Learn more about Ptarmigan Pass
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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