Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Moffat, Colorado

This road travels west from Highway 285 to a junction of various trails that are popular with local residents. This area includes sweeping views of the surrounding Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, as…
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This road travels across the plains at the foot of the Sawatch Range, west of the Sangre de Cristo Range. It travels through BLM, but borders on some remote residential areas. You may see ATVs…
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This trail connects North Turquoise Road with Kelly Creek Road, providing access to the Kelly Creek Trailhead from the northern portion of the plains below the Sawatch Range. The road includes stunning views of the…
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This trail works its way through the open plains between the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges and falls entirely within BLM, although it passes by a small ranch towards the end. At times,…
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This route works its way through the base of the foothills of the Sawatch Range, right above (and eventually down to) the open plains below. As you make your way through this rugged terrain, you'll…
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This road heads west of Highway 285, across the plains at the foot of the southern Sawatch Range. The road itself is a simple dirt trail that can appear overgrown with scrub at times, making…
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This is a unique trail that follows a series of high voltage lines across the open plains at the foot of the southern end of the Sawatch Range. While there are no major obstacles, this…
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Located just outside the town of Westcliffe, Colorado, this overland-style trail offers spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Alvarado Road- CR 140 is a maintained, dirt and rock trail that offers access…
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Kerr Gulch - BLM 6110 is a scenic dirt trail that is easy. The road is located outside the town of Howard, CO, and accessible just off of Highway 50. Starts mellow and open. Gradually…
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Easy-to-moderate dirt trail located off U.S. Highway 50 near the town of Coaldale, Colorado. This route travels through rugged terrain featuring rocky sections, mild technical obstacles, and a variety of dispersed camping opportunities along the…
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Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back dirt trail located off of U.S. Highway 50 outside the town of Coaldale, Colorado. This route travels through rugged terrain featuring rocky sections, mild technical obstacles, and a variety of dispersed camping opportunities…
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This easy tour takes 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 National…
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This road heads west of Highway 285, near the Bonanza Highlights trail. It ends near a series of overgrown (but still accessible) trails that head further into the foothills or connect back with the Bonzana…
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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…
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Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back single-lane dirt trail located off McCoy Gulch Road outside the town of Cotopaxi, Colorado. The route winds through rugged terrain featuring unique rock formations, narrow sections, and scenic overlooks of the surrounding mountain…
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This road provides an alternate way in or out of the main Poncha Loop Road. Along the way, you'll see beautiful views of the surrounding peaks from the southern end of the Sawatch Range and…
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Easy to moderate, out and back, dirt trail off of Highway 50 near the town of Cotopaxi. Dirt, loose gravel, and occasional embedded rock. Scenic route with mountain views, Pinon-juniper woodland, unique rock structures, and…
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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.…
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This loop sits between the southern portion of the Sawatch Range and the Sangre de Cristo Range. It features incredible views of both and a wealth of easy-to-access campsites, perfect for trailers and rigs and…
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This road deviates from Poncha Loop and connects with Velvet Buck Road to provide access to several dispersed campsites. While this road used to head further into the foothills of the southern Sawatch Range, that…
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This road branches off of Poncha Loop and heads further into the foothills of the southern end of the Sawatch Range. It provides several excellent dispersed camping opportunities and views of the surrounding peaks. The…
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This road branches off from Poncha Loop and provides access to several high-quality campsites with excellent tree cover and views of the surrounding peaks, mainly the southern end of the Sawatch Range. The road itself…
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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…
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This trail is easy when dry but requires 4WD if snowy. The route travels through pine forest and has some good views to the south. At the T intersection, if you go right it goes…
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This road branches off of Poncha Loop and provides excellent opportunities to get closer to the southern portion of the Sawatch Range to enjoy dispersed camping in the aspen groves. You can usually take this…
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A hidden, easy-to-moderate dirt trail off of Highway 50 West between the towns of Texas Creek and Cotopaxi. Once you turn off Highway 50, there is a gate you open to access, but please close…
Learn more about South Fern Leaf Gulch Road - BLM 6140

This is an easy trail. At the top of the trail, there is a T intersection;the loop to the right is not traveled very much and can be hard to follow. On the road to…
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The road is accessible from Poncha Loop Road and provides access to several lesser-known campsites with incredible views of both the southern portion of the Sawatch Range, as well as the northern end of the…
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This scenic route follows Lower Badger Creek along the Arkansas River, winding through open river valleys, cottonwood groves, and rolling foothills just west of Salida. The road is primarily dirt and gravel, generally smooth with…
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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,…
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