Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ordway, Colorado

Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back dirt road located outside the town of Beulah, Colorado. The trail is off Colorado Route 78 and winds through scenic forest terrain within the San Isabel National Forest. The route is generally suitable…
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This trail is a short, easy out-and-back route that winds through the small elevation changes of the Wet Mountain foothills and offers a good chance of isolation. It contains no major obstacles or water crossings,…
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Penrose Commons OHV Trail 6102E is a trail that runs north/south through the middle of the Penrose Commons OHV recreational site. The majority of the trail traverses along the top edge of a valley overlooking…
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6102i departs from 6201F and goes over a bunch of slick rock layers, with a couple of 6" tall rock ledges right away. The rest of the short trail has small loose rocks, more flat…
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Trail#6102J is one of two sites drivable by a full-size 4x4 towards a scenic site where you can see Patton Canyon and Beaver Creek in the valley below as well as ruins of an old…
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Trail#6102H is one of two sites drivable by a full-size 4x4 towards a scenic site where you can see Patton Canyon and Beaver Creek in the valley below as well as ruins of an old…
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This trail is a short finger that runs down off the main loop (6102) in the Penrose Commons. Uneventful and flat. After a good rain, mud will be present. The end of the trail turns…
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Easy trail with beautiful views. 4WD is recommended, especially after snowfall. This trail leads to Gold Camp Road. Take switchbacks cautiously, as they can become narrow, and on-coming traffic can be hard to see. The…
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This ATV trail starts off of BLM Route 6102, just north of the Penrose Commons parking lot. It starts as a flat two-track with small loose rocks, going through wide open grassy terrain with pinyon…
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Gold Camp originally connected the Cheyenne Mountain area to Cripple Creek, but in 1988, Tunnel #3 collapsed, and a large section of Gold Camp was closed to vehicles, but left open to hikers and bikers.…
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Penrose Commons OHV Trail# 6102A is the trail that overlooks a narrow valley where the famous Patriot trails traverse (Independence Trail, Patriot Trail, and Liberty Trail). Although this trail connects the well-known extreme 4x4 trail,…
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This easy trail winds through Penrose Commons, crossing varied terrain with gentle elevation changes. The north end features scattered large rocks and small steps among cedar trees, while the south end passes through an open…
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Easy dirt road located near San Isabel National Forest off Colorado Highway 165 near the historic Bishop Castle area. Davenport Campground Gulch Road travels through dense forest, open mountain meadows, and peaceful backcountry terrain, providing…
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Easy, dirt trail located off Highway 165 in the San Isabel National Forest outside the town of San Isabel, Colorado. The trail is approximately 8.2 miles in length and connects to other trails within the…
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Dirt roads with some rocks scattered throughout. Good road that is easily accessible from Colorado Springs that virtually any car can handle. Multiple tunnels going through the mountains. Majority is two lane with multiple spots…
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This is a USFS road in the San Carlos Ranger District. The road is accessed off of CO-165 via Ditch Creek Rd. The road is an out-and-back trail that offers access to multiple dispersed camping…
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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…
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This out-and-back trail descends from Gold Camp Road into a peaceful, quiet valley with a small creek running alongside most of the way. There are occasional off-camber rocky sections, but nothing too challenging for those…
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This is a wide gravel road that you can use to connect many trails in the area. To make loop routes you can go down Meadow Divide forest road 639 then come back up Salt…
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Phantom Canyon Road is a historic and scenic 30-mile unpaved route in southern Colorado, connecting Cañon City to Victor. Part of the Gold Belt Scenic Byway, it follows the path of the Florence and Cripple…
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The Mount Herman and Rampart Range Roads route offers a mix of terrain, starting with a rougher ascent on the Herman side before easing into smooth, easy travel once reaching the top. The trail is…
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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…
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This is an easy trail that takes you through areas of meadows at the top and bottom with forested areas in the middle. There are spots where there is some logging operation in progress. At…
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This is a very long dirt road route connecting Clayton Lake State Park NM and Trinidad, Colorado. There is a shortcut that will eliminate approximately 20 miles (if you look at the route closely, it's…
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This is an easy winding road that has a few rocky spots that are easy to get around. The road takes you through open meadows and then through forest areas. It has nice views across…
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Easy dirt road located near Gardner, Colorado, that provides access into San Isabel National Forest from Colorado Highway 69. The route alternates between national forest land and private ranch property, offering expansive views of the…
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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…
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Easy access road (FS 84) reached via County Road 84 outside Florence, CO. The route primarily crosses private property before entering the San Isabel National Forest. At the end, there’s a small turnaround loop with…
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This road is fairly easy as it is a county/Forest Service road that gives you access to several jeep trails, hiking, dispersed camping, and mountain biking trails. The road travels through open pasture lands with…
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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…
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