Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Las Animas, Colorado

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NE Passage via Cimarron Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
113.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

Trinchera Pass

Trinchera Pass is an easy gravel and dirt road that can be traversed in any 4x4 and most 2WD vehicles. It offers scenic views of the north side of the Johnson Mesa/Raton volcanic field and…
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Total Miles
42.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old Stage Rd

Easy trail with beautiful views. 4WD is recommended especially after snowfall. This trail leads to Gold Camp Road. Take switchbacks with caution, as they can become narrow and on-coming traffic can be difficult to see.…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Lower Gold Camp Road

Dirt roads with some rocks scattered throughout. Good road that is easily accessible from Colorado Springs that virtually any car can handle. Multiple tunnels going through the mountains. Majority is two lane with multiple spots…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Gold Camp Rd to Cripple Creek

Gold Camp originally connected the Cheyenne Mountain area to Cripple Creek, but in 1988, Tunnel #3 collapsed and a large section of Gold Camp was closed to vehicles, but left open to hikers and bikers.…
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Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa