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 well as plenty of the wild antelope that are common to this area. Additionally, there a...
Learn more about Clayton Road

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 from the surrounding houses enjoying this area after work. As you traverse this trail, you'll see stunning ...
Learn more about Kelly Creek Road

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 to numerous Hiking, Equestrian, and ATV trails including the Rainbow, Comanc...
Learn more about Alvarado Road - CR 140

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 surrounding peaks to the east and the flowing foothills to the west, as well as two e...
Learn more about Kelly Creek Cutoff

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 see sweeping views of the surrounding peaks in both the Sawatch and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges. ...
Learn more about Wild Bill Gulch Road

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, the trail can be hard to see from scrubby overgrowth, but it is generally flat and easy to traverse....
Learn more about North Turquoise Road

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 it difficult to see. Along this route, you'll see sweeping views of the surrounding mountain and may encounte...
Learn more about Turquoise Road

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 trail can become extremely muddy during rain or snow, so use caution if the weather is expected. At the terminus of...
Learn more about Hi-Wire Road

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, with some water puddles. Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads ar...
Learn more about Carnero

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 way. Drivers are rewarded with expansive mountain view...
Learn more about BLM 6195A

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 along the way. Drivers are rewarded with exp...
Learn more about BLM 6195

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 the road, with a bathroom.Dirt or rocky road with gentle grades. Safe for most 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. Roads are ...
Learn more about Big Springs

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 range. Along the drive, visitors can e...
Learn more about BLM 6108

This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. There is a stream that runs in the road and it is rocky at times. It has beautiful views and water crossings less than a foot deep. There seems to be no camping. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with potential for loose rocks and sandy washes. Potential f...
Learn more about Lake Mountain

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 Highlights trail. Along the way, you'll see incredible views of the surrounding peaks and her...
Learn more about Old Railroad Road

This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles, it has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping. If you get to a deep stream crossing, stop and turn around - this is a hiking, horse, and bike trail only after that point. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You ma...
Learn more about La Garita

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, Piñon-juniper woodland, unique rock structures, and dispersed camping spots. The trail does get tight and shrubby towards the pe...
Learn more about BLM 6210

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 under powerlines many times as the trail roughly follows them. There are a few rocks embedded in...
Learn more about Badger Creek

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. This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You ...
Learn more about Fullerton Park

This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. It has beautiful views, but there seems to be no camping. This is a very busy area for dirt bikes and SxSs. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12" on the trai...
Learn more about Canada Ancha

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 well as plenty of the wild antelope that are common to this area. Additionally, there a...
Learn more about Clayton Road

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 from the surrounding houses enjoying this area after work. As you traverse this trail, you'll see stunning ...
Learn more about Kelly Creek Road

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 to numerous Hiking, Equestrian, and ATV trails including the Rainbow, Comanc...
Learn more about Alvarado Road - CR 140

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 surrounding peaks to the east and the flowing foothills to the west, as well as two e...
Learn more about Kelly Creek Cutoff

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 well as plenty of the wild antelope that are common to this area. Additionally, there a...
Learn more about Clayton Road

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 from the surrounding houses enjoying this area after work. As you traverse this trail, you'll see stunning ...
Learn more about Kelly Creek Road

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 to numerous Hiking, Equestrian, and ATV trails including the Rainbow, Comanc...
Learn more about Alvarado Road - CR 140

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 surrounding peaks to the east and the flowing foothills to the west, as well as two e...
Learn more about Kelly Creek Cutoff