Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Nunn, Colorado

Pawnee National Grasslands offers a distinct landscape of wide-open views and rolling hills with ample opportunities for recreation. This area is a checkerboard of National Grasslands, State of Colorado, Central Plains Experimental Range, and private lands. The area contains numerous Forest Service ...
Learn more about Crow Valley Loop

A gorgeous drive through part of the Roosevelt National Forest for those who want to see some scenic landscape in a 2WD. This track of the road is maintained but you should still use caution in spring and winter where the roads can become muddy, and snow-covered. This road gives access to the Colora...
Learn more about CR 80C Maintained Track of Cherokee Park Road

Buckhorn Road (Larimer County Road 44H) is a highly scenic dirt route that serves as a major connector between the Stove Prairie area and Pingree Park Road. Heading east to west, the trail gently climbs through Buckhorn Canyon, following a creek through thick pine and aspen forests up to the 9,163-f...
Learn more about Buckhorn Road - 44H

This scenic county trail route follows Larimer County Roads 82E, 67J, and 73C, providing access to the Chicken Park trail system and a few additional spur trails. The eastern side of the trail primarily passes through open private grasslands on its eastern end, used for ranches and cattle grazing, g...
Learn more about Chicken Park Traverse

This out-and-back trail traverses several ridges with steep grades and 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The trail is mostly made up of a two-track forest road. Several of the descents/accents are eroded, creating the most challenging and technical sections of the trail. The...
Learn more about Swan Road

Pingree Park Road (CR 63E) is an easy, scenic gravel route running from Highway 14 down to the CSU Mountain Campus. Originally an 1860s logging route used to float railroad ties down the Poudre River, today it’s a relaxing drive through Roosevelt National Forest with sweeping views of the Mummy Rang...
Learn more about Pingree Park Road

Crown Point Road, located in Roosevelt National Forest near Rustic, Colorado, is a scenic off-road trail that offers an escape into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Known for its sweeping views and easy access to hiking trails, this route is perfect for anyone seeking a mix of mild offroad chal...
Learn more about Crown Point Road

This scenic trail is the main route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail passes through a mix of pine and aspen forest within open meadows and rock formations. Some rock formations are 100’s of feet tall. The trail passes by multiple dispersed campsites and spur trails. The trail ends at...
Learn more about Chicken Park - FS 181

This easy two-track/ graded forest service road winds through open forest of conifers and aspen. There are a couple of small rutted washes and tight corners, but for the most part, this is just a nice drive through the woods. The road passes by many dispersed camping spots with well-established fire...
Learn more about Lost Lake

A gorgeous drive-through part of the Roosevelt National Forest with access to more challenging forest service roads. This part of CR 80C is not maintained and should use caution in spring and winter months. There are several potholes and washboard areas with a few rutted sections on this track. Some...
Learn more about CR 80C Non-Maintained Track of Cherokee Park Road

This is a beautiful trail in southern Vedauwoo. The trail starts in the trees but opens up into a beautiful valley with large rock formations. There is dispersed camping along the trail, but only in designated spots. There are 11 designated spots along the trail for camping and they are well spaced ...
Learn more about Buford Trail

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail leaves the more open meadow area, going into a forested area with a mix of pines, aspens, and rock formations. The trail passes by a few dispersed campsites with a larger dispersed campsi...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181C

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail leaves the more open meadow area, going into a forested area with a mix of pines, aspens, and rock formations. The trail passes by a few dispersed campsites. The trail is typically one ve...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181D

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail passes through a mix of pine and aspen forest within open meadows and rock formations. Some rock formations are 100’s of feet tall. The trail passes by multiple dispersed campsites toward...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181A

A scenic Wyoming backroad where the opportunity to see antelope, mule deer, and elk is very high. There are several cattle guards and numerous washboard areas on this route so don't expect to travel at high speeds. The scenery is beautiful with several photo opportunities but keep in mind this road ...
Learn more about Pumpkin Vine Rd to Ames Monument

This is a short and easy out-and-back trail. The trail passes through a private area leading back to a group camp and some private houses. The local landowners have built a gate and marked it as private property, so the accessible trail terminates before the map shows. However, this road gives you a...
Learn more about FS 145

Forest Service Road 147 is a quick, one-mile out-and-back spur off FS 145 that serves a single primary purpose: accessing the Emmaline Lake primitive trailhead. Because of its short length, it is not a standalone off-roading destination, but rather a bumpy access route for hikers and backpackers. Th...
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Deadman Lookout is an easy and accessible trail that runs double-wide for its entire length, making it suitable for all types of high-clearance vehicles and a comfortable ride compared to more rugged nearby routes. The road is free of obstacles, though drivers can expect sporadic washboard sections ...
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This road takes you through beautiful backcountry, connecting I-80 to Highway 287. It is surrounded by open views and unique rock formations. You can combine this route with Pumpkin Vine Road to make a complete loop. This is a fairly smooth dirt road that receives minimal maintenance during the wint...
Learn more about Hermosa Road

Pratt Creek is a scenic trail in the heart of Roosevelt National Forest just outside Livermore, CO. You'll traverse deep through a ponderosa pine forest on windy dirt and gravel roads with awe-inspiring sights and plenty of dispersed camping opportunities on this relatively easy trail. In dry condit...
Learn more about Pratt Creek

This scenic trail is the main route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail passes through a mix of pine and aspen forest within open meadows and rock formations. Some rock formations are 100’s of feet tall. The trail passes by multiple dispersed campsites and spur trails. The trail ends at...
Learn more about Chicken Park - FS 181

This is a beautiful trail in southern Vedauwoo. The trail starts in the trees but opens up into a beautiful valley with large rock formations. There is dispersed camping along the trail, but only in designated spots. There are 11 designated spots along the trail for camping and they are well spaced ...
Learn more about Buford Trail

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail leaves the more open meadow area, going into a forested area with a mix of pines, aspens, and rock formations. The trail passes by a few dispersed campsites with a larger dispersed campsi...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181C

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail leaves the more open meadow area, going into a forested area with a mix of pines, aspens, and rock formations. The trail passes by a few dispersed campsites. The trail is typically one ve...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181D

This scenic trail is the main route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail passes through a mix of pine and aspen forest within open meadows and rock formations. Some rock formations are 100’s of feet tall. The trail passes by multiple dispersed campsites and spur trails. The trail ends at...
Learn more about Chicken Park - FS 181

This is a beautiful trail in southern Vedauwoo. The trail starts in the trees but opens up into a beautiful valley with large rock formations. There is dispersed camping along the trail, but only in designated spots. There are 11 designated spots along the trail for camping and they are well spaced ...
Learn more about Buford Trail

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail leaves the more open meadow area, going into a forested area with a mix of pines, aspens, and rock formations. The trail passes by a few dispersed campsites with a larger dispersed campsi...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181C

This is a spur trail off the main Forest Service Road 181 route through the Chicken Park trail system. The trail leaves the more open meadow area, going into a forested area with a mix of pines, aspens, and rock formations. The trail passes by a few dispersed campsites. The trail is typically one ve...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 181D