Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Midland, Colorado

Shelf Road is a heavily traveled network of trails beginning just south of Cripple Creek, offering a mix of steep, rugged terrain and historic scenery. The trail features old mines, ghost towns, and multiple 4x4 spur roads branching off near Sand Gulch and The Banks Campground, one of Colorado’s mos...
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Seven Lakes Road branches off from Gold Camp Road and is typically very well-maintained. While more of a road than a trail most of the time, it leads to both Bull Park Rd and Frosty Park Road. From Gold Camp Road to the Colorado Springs Utilities' gate, you'll gain just over 1,300' in just over thre...
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This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
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This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
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Frosty Park Road is a fun trail to use as an alternate exit after running Eagle Rock or Mount Baldy Trails, or on its own from Seven Lakes Road (FS 376). The trail winds through heavy forest and in and out of wide open meadows. There are signs of prior tracks that are now closed or illegal, so be su...
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Wildhorn Road (Teller County Road 3) is a scenic 4-mile light off-road trail consisting of mostly gravel and dirt. The trail connects through Pike National Forest from Florissant and towards popular trails in the area known as "The Gulches" and Phantom Creek. As you get closer North towards Pike Nat...
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Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
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Yucca Road - FS 359 starts near a small cluster of houses before quickly transitioning into a quiet pine forest, following a well-defined dirt road that drops roughly 600 feet in elevation over gentle terrain. Once past the residential area, the trail opens into more natural ground with tall pines, ...
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Fish Creek Road (FS 877) is located within the Pike National Forest off County Road 61 outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail is an easy, dirt and gravel road that offers access to other forest roads and recreational activities, including dispersed camping opportunities.
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Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back dirt road located off the Mount Herman and Rampart Range Roads within the Pike National Forest northwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The trail consists of dirt, pea gravel, and rocky sections. There are some unique rock features and spectacular views of Pikes Peak. ...
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Forest Glen Road (FS 878) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail can be accessed by Forest Glen Trail off U.S. Highway 24, or via Fish Creek Road (FS 877) off County Road 61. The trail is an easy, compacted dirt and gravel road that offers acc...
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Borrow Pit Road (FS 876B) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The easy, gravel and dirt trail can be accessed via County Road 61. The trail offers access to other forest roads and recreational activities, including dispersed camping opportunities.
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Buford's Mistake Road (FS 876A) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. You must access the trail via County Road 61 to Boletes Road (FS 875), and then accessed via 3 Bears (FS 876). The trail is a loop off of 3 Bears (FS 876) that offers compacted grave...
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Mistletoe Road (FS 244) is located within the Pike National Forest off County Road 98 outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail is an out-and-back, easy to moderate, 1.5-mile dirt and gravel road. It contains rocky obstacles, rutted sections, one off-camber spot, and a shelf road section ...
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Dutch's Hair Road (FS 244E) is located within the Pike National Forest, outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. From County Road 98, access the trail via Mistletoe Road (FS 244). The trail is an easy-to-moderate, out-and-back, dirt and gravel road that offers rutted sections, rock obstacles, and ...
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3 Bears (FS 876) is located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail is accessed via Boletes Road (FS 875) or Borrow Pit Road (FS 876B) from County Road 61. The trail consists of gravel and dirt with minor ruts. The trail allows access to other forest road...
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### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate - **Time to Complete**: 1–1.5 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing - **Trail Start Location**: Junction of Northfield Road and Ormes Peak Road, near ...
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S.T.I.T. Road (FS 244B) is an easy, out-and-back, dirt trail located within the Pike National Forest, outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The trail is accessible via County Road 98, then Mistletoe Road (FS 244), and then via Nice Camp Road (FS 244A). The trail offers access to other forest ro...
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Burma Shave Road (FS 242) is an easy, dirt trail located within the Pike National Forest outside the town of Lake George, Colorado. The road is approximately 1.5 miles in length and offers access to other forest roads and recreational activities, including dispersed camping. The road is mostly packe...
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As you start the trail, you'll pass through Frosty Park where you'll find some great camping spots. The trail ends just below Mt. Baldy and south of Almagre Mountain. You'll have to hike the rest of the way, but you'll get astounding, panoramic views from the top of of these peaks. When you're ready...
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This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359

Frosty Park Road is a fun trail to use as an alternate exit after running Eagle Rock or Mount Baldy Trails, or on its own from Seven Lakes Road (FS 376). The trail winds through heavy forest and in and out of wide open meadows. There are signs of prior tracks that are now closed or illegal, so be su...
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Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
Learn more about Rankin Road

This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359

Frosty Park Road is a fun trail to use as an alternate exit after running Eagle Rock or Mount Baldy Trails, or on its own from Seven Lakes Road (FS 376). The trail winds through heavy forest and in and out of wide open meadows. There are signs of prior tracks that are now closed or illegal, so be su...
Learn more about Frosty Park Road

Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
Learn more about Rankin Road