Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Penrose, Colorado

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, 6102A is a moderate trail consisting of mostly rocks and surrou...
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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 the scenic cliffs of Patton Canyon and Beaver Creek. Enjoy panoramic views, including the S...
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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 pine bushes. After 0.2 miles, it splits. Left is an easy direct route north for 0.4 miles to the road (...
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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 into a <50-inch wide trail (6102D). There is one spot to camp at the turnaround at the end.
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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 slickrock layers, and a small steeper downhill descent with layers of embedded rock that make it a bit more challenging. ...
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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 damn that collapse in 1921. Take a short walk toward the end of the cliff to see the panoramic view of the valley below. T...
Learn more about Beaver Creek Lookout - BLM#6102J

BLM Route 6101A is located within the Penrose Commons Recreation Area outside the town of Penrose, Colorado. As one of the many interconnected trails in the recreation area, it provides access to a network of routes suitable for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. The trail is an easy, dirt road open t...
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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 damn that collapse in 1921. Take a short walk toward the end of the cliff to see the panoramic view of the valley below. T...
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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 clearing with deep ruts from runoff. Conditions can become slippery after r...
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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 Creek Railroad, constructed in 1894 to transport gold and supplies to the Cripple Creek mining...
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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 limited parking (one vehicle), and camping is not permitted. This road serves as a c...
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Easy, out and back trail located in the Oil Flats Recreation area near Canon City, CO. The trail allows for access to the Anticline trail that is typically used by mountain bikers and hikers. The area offers designated camp sights that are first come first serve. Beautiful views of the surrounding m...
Learn more about BLM 5941B

Easy, looped trail located in the Oil Flats Recreation area near Canon City, CO. The trail allows for access to the Tectonic Shift and Unconformity trails that are typically used by mountain bikers and hikers. The area offers designated camp sights that are first come first serve. Beautiful views of...
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Road a little rutted at start-up to T intersection. Turning right and staying on 5935 as you get higher it gets rocker in some places. The roads can get muddy after wet weather. If it is really wet BLM will closet gate. Turning right at T intersection this road is short and gives you access to the s...
Learn more about Dinosaur Flats Road BLM#5935

The road at the beginning is easy, about halfway you encounter a short rocky section. It gets easy until you get within about a 1/2 mile of the end where it drops down a fairly hard section to the end of the trail. A lot of camping spots along the way.
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Easy, short trail located off Dinosaur Flats Road in the Garden Park Fossil area near Canon City, CO. The trail is 0.7 miles long and ends with a loop at the end for turning around. Avoid during rain, extreme mud when wet. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ridges and unique rock structures...
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The road is easy on the lower sections, however, it can get muddy after wet weather. On the upper section toward the end, there is a rocky area that requires high clearance. The road ends short of what is shown on the map at a gate. The area is busy on weekends.
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This is a side road off 5935 which you will find at the T intersection about 1-mile fromm the main road. The route is about 1/2 mile long and ends short of where the maps indicated. This area is totally dedicated to shooting. The road is muddy after wet weather and is sometimes closed by BLM with a ...
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Easy, short trail located off Dinosaur Flats Road in the Garden Park Fossil area near Canon City, CO. The trail ends at a gated off area and provides a loop for turning around. Avoid during rain, extreme mud when wet. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ridges and unique rock structures.
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Easy, short trail located off Dinosaur Flats Road in the Garden Park Fossil area near Canon City, CO. The trail ends at an overlook of the area and provides a loop for turning around and a dispersed camping spot. Avoid during rain, extreme mud when wet. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ri...
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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, 6102A is a moderate trail consisting of mostly rocks and surrou...
Learn more about Penrose Commons BLM#6102A

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 the scenic cliffs of Patton Canyon and Beaver Creek. Enjoy panoramic views, including the S...
Learn more about Penrose Commons BLM 6102E

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 pine bushes. After 0.2 miles, it splits. Left is an easy direct route north for 0.4 miles to the road (...
Learn more about 6102A

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 into a <50-inch wide trail (6102D). There is one spot to camp at the turnaround at the end.
Learn more about 6102G

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, 6102A is a moderate trail consisting of mostly rocks and surrou...
Learn more about Penrose Commons BLM#6102A

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 the scenic cliffs of Patton Canyon and Beaver Creek. Enjoy panoramic views, including the S...
Learn more about Penrose Commons BLM 6102E

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 into a <50-inch wide trail (6102D). There is one spot to camp at the turnaround at the end.
Learn more about 6102G

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 damn that collapse in 1921. Take a short walk toward the end of the cliff to see the panoramic view of the valley below. T...
Learn more about Beaver Creek Lookout - BLM#6102J