This has to be the best mine portal ever! Fantastic granite stonework with a capstone inscribed "Pride of the West 1880". A two-story hotel was beside the tunnel when it was in operation.Follow the North… Learn more about Pride of the West Tunnel
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Billings Lake
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… Learn more about Billings Lake
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mt. Shavano
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… Learn more about Mt. Shavano
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Monarch Pass
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 Pass… Learn more about Old Monarch Pass
Total Miles
50.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Hecla Junction - Arkansas River Headwaters
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… Learn more about Hecla Junction - Arkansas River Headwaters
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Chalk Rd (Co Rd 292)
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… Learn more about Old Chalk Rd (Co Rd 292)
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Alpine Tunnel
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… Learn more about Alpine Tunnel
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rock N' Roll 1 (1434 A)
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… Learn more about Rock N' Roll 1 (1434 A)
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Badger Creek
An easy and fairly scenic Jeep trail.Badger Creek has nothing above timberline, but is a nice drive along Sand Gulch, with lots of open views along the north segment that follows the powerline. You cross… Learn more about Badger Creek
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Bald Mountain Gulch 2
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… Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 2
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Black Dumps
This is a scenic and varied Jeep trail close to Buena Vista. Coal was once mined in the area, and that is what gives the trail its strange name.The track winds its way through open… Learn more about Black Dumps
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Arnold Gulch
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… Learn more about Arnold Gulch
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
CR 304
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… Learn more about CR 304
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fourmile Area
Very fun area for ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. The northwest corner is a spider web of roads that are great for exploring. There are options for beautiful dispersed campsites with incredible views of the… Learn more about Fourmile Area
Total Miles
23.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Triad Ridge East (ATV)
This trail is only open to vehicles 50" or less. This mild and quick mile and a half-mile route offers beautiful views of the surrounding area and neighboring mountain range. Nothing is challenging to note… Learn more about Triad Ridge East (ATV)
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Slaughter House Gulch
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… Learn more about Slaughter House Gulch
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Slaughterhouse Gulch
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… Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Tin Cup Lily Pond
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… Learn more about Tin Cup Lily Pond
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Countryside Tour
A very easy tour taking you through the non-alpine area southeast of Buena Vista. This is a good chance to see what the backcountry looks like east of the Collegiate Range. You will pass through… Learn more about Countryside Tour
Total Miles
111.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Tin Cup Lily Pond Loop
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… Learn more about Tin Cup Lily Pond Loop
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Bald Mountain Gulch 3
This 1.8 mile section either ends or begins at a smaller parking lot (staging area). Dirt and sandy washes predominantly with a couple of short, steep grades to get up/down. There are sections where water… Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 3
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Red Buck Mine
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.… Learn more about Red Buck Mine
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
BLM 376
This trail is accessible off of BLM 375 "Four Mile Creek", BLM 311 and Lenhardy Cutoff. Approximately 2 miles in length, this trail starts out on the west end as easily accessible by most 4WD… Learn more about BLM 376
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cameron Creek
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… Learn more about Cameron Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Union Park
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… Learn more about Union Park
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Carnero
You will enjoy this road with its amazing views, and access to other roads. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet,… Learn more about Carnero
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Texas Creek Woodsy Loop Trail
This trail is a nice alternative to doing an up-and-back on the rocky Texas Creek Trail. This woodsy trail winds through the forest north of Texas Creek. There are some spots to pull off to… Learn more about Texas Creek Woodsy Loop Trail
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Big Springs
You will enjoy this road with its pretty views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large group at some. There is a bathroom and picnic area at the end of… Learn more about Big Springs
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Upper South Park
This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. It has beautiful views and there is a bunch of wildlife and amazing meadows. There seems to be no camping. The road becomes hard to… Learn more about Upper South Park
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fullerton Park
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There are a lot of downed trees, so you may have to turn around or carry a chainsaw.… Learn more about Fullerton Park
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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