Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Phippsburg, Colorado

Flat Tops Trail is a scenic byway through Routt National Forest and is open from June to November. It is an easy route with great views, plenty of aspen trees, and spots for camping and hiking. There will be lots of washboards in some areas, but most vehicles will not have an issue driving the route...
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Lynx Pass (National Forest System Road (NFSR) 270) is a scenic stretch of road with an elevation range from 7,200 to 8,720 feet. The habitat varies from lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, and subalpine fir forests with grasslands and wetlands intermixed. Following the northern half of the road, Morrison...
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Bear River Road begins at the Routt National Forest boundary and continues to its terminus, where motorized travel ends and only non-motorized users may continue into the surrounding backcountry. The road is open only to street-legal vehicles, so motorcycles, ATVs, and SxSs must be trailered to the ...
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Gardner Park Road (FS910) is a scenic, moderate backroad route in the Routt National Forest, ideal for 4x4s looking to explore remote terrain without technical obstacles. This dirt and gravel road is best suited for stock SUVs and trucks. Located in the Yampa Ranger District of northwestern Colorad...
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This short 2-mile out-and-back trail features several steep, loose rock climbs that make high-clearance 4WD essential, with airing down your tires strongly recommended for improved traction and ride comfort. Throughout the route, careful tire placement is required to avoid the many sharp rocks that ...
Learn more about Dome Creek Road - FS 911

This short out-and-back route offers a few surprises along the way and is generally an easy drive, with the primary challenges being a water crossing and several deeply rutted sections. The trail begins in dense pine forest before emerging into open mountain meadows, and a short spur to the left lea...
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Off the Flat Tops Scenic Byway is a fun detour to the Transfer Trailhead. It is a 2-track trail that meanders through the trees, passing several awesome dispersed camping spots. The trail is not difficult, but seasonal washes and rutted rocky areas could pose a problem for lower clearance vehicles. ...
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Set out on a breathtaking high-altitude adventure along High Rock Creek Road, a remarkably scenic 7.2-mile mountain trail that conveniently branches directly off Lynx Pass. From the very beginning of your journey, this multi-use pathway rewards travelers with jaw-dropping, panoramic vistas of the sp...
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Embark on a delightful and exceptionally scenic journey along Spruce Divide Road, a highly accessible 2.0-mile trail conveniently beginning directly off Highway 134. This inviting, multi-use route warmly welcomes a vast array of outdoor enthusiasts, explicitly remaining open to hiking, skiing, horse...
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Pine Road - FS 264 breaks off High Rock Creek and opens immediately into a sprawling, large, and scenic dispersed campsite, setting the tone for a beautiful adventure. The route is a versatile corridor open to a wide array of users, including hikers, skiers, bicyclists, motorcyclists, side-by-sides,...
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Walton Peak breaks off Harrison Creek trail and climbs to over 10,500 feet in Routt National Forest. The last few miles are the most challenging, with several rock ledges to climb and some steep off-camber sections before reaching the top. The last switchback below the radio tower is the best view l...
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Majority of Long Park Trail (National Forest System Road (NFSR) 225) travels through the Routt National Forest. Offering fantastic camping opportunities early along the trail with beautiful views of Rock Creek. Proceed with caution after rainstorms, the trail can become muddy and slick as you progre...
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Old Highway Road unfolds as a scenic and highly enjoyable mountain route characterized by sweeping, wide-open valley views. The smooth driving surface consists of a relatively even 50/50 mix of fine, hard-packed dirt and loose, small pebbles, making for a gentle and highly accessible journey. Appro...
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Harrison Creek trail is a muddy rocky trail with lots of shallow mud pits and loose rock the further you go past the Walton Peak turn-off. It ends at Harrison Creek at the edge of Sarvis Creek Wilderness with a small campsite. Lots of wildlife can be seen along this route with many snowmobiling trai...
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Start Red Dirt Road from Red Dirt Reservoir above the lake and work your way north. It's a well-maintained gravel road that has lots of wildlife to watch out for, including grouse, black bear, deer, and elk. Following Route 19 north along the ridgeline, the views will open up to the east with long v...
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Big Rock Creek Road is an easy-going gravel road that is well-graded with lots of dispersed camping opportunities throughout the route. Keep your eyes open for moose and elk that can be found in the open valleys. Lots of RVs and travel trailers camp in the spots along the road.
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Heading north from the popular Dumont Lake area, this train offers beautiful views of Rabbit Ears Peak and Lake Dumont from high on the mountain side. The majority of the terrain is easy to traverse, but sections of rock and rut make an SUV or high-clearance 4x4 necessary. The trail offers several d...
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Discover the lush and exceptionally scenic BLM 8261, a captivating 1.2-mile trail situated directly off Highway 131 that enthusiastically welcomes all street-legal vehicles. Before the true off-road journey even commences, visitors are greeted by two phenomenal, explicitly waypointed dispersed camps...
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8619 is designated for dirt bikes only but starts off more like an old road that is now closed to full-width vehicles. You have to take 8618 from RCR 1 Road to access the southeast start of this trail. It can't be accessed from the northwest side because the road to get there is marked as an adminis...
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Buffalo Pass begins just outside of Steamboat Springs, climbing steadily into the mountains. The first 7 miles are wide, graded, and easy, making for a smooth drive with minimal challenges. As you gain elevation, the road shifts in character over the last 3 miles, becoming bumpy with rocky stretches...
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Gardner Park Road (FS910) is a scenic, moderate backroad route in the Routt National Forest, ideal for 4x4s looking to explore remote terrain without technical obstacles. This dirt and gravel road is best suited for stock SUVs and trucks. Located in the Yampa Ranger District of northwestern Colorad...
Learn more about Gardner Park Road - FS 910

This short 2-mile out-and-back trail features several steep, loose rock climbs that make high-clearance 4WD essential, with airing down your tires strongly recommended for improved traction and ride comfort. Throughout the route, careful tire placement is required to avoid the many sharp rocks that ...
Learn more about Dome Creek Road - FS 911

This short out-and-back route offers a few surprises along the way and is generally an easy drive, with the primary challenges being a water crossing and several deeply rutted sections. The trail begins in dense pine forest before emerging into open mountain meadows, and a short spur to the left lea...
Learn more about Harper Road - FS 915

Set out on a breathtaking high-altitude adventure along High Rock Creek Road, a remarkably scenic 7.2-mile mountain trail that conveniently branches directly off Lynx Pass. From the very beginning of your journey, this multi-use pathway rewards travelers with jaw-dropping, panoramic vistas of the sp...
Learn more about High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

Gardner Park Road (FS910) is a scenic, moderate backroad route in the Routt National Forest, ideal for 4x4s looking to explore remote terrain without technical obstacles. This dirt and gravel road is best suited for stock SUVs and trucks. Located in the Yampa Ranger District of northwestern Colorad...
Learn more about Gardner Park Road - FS 910

This short 2-mile out-and-back trail features several steep, loose rock climbs that make high-clearance 4WD essential, with airing down your tires strongly recommended for improved traction and ride comfort. Throughout the route, careful tire placement is required to avoid the many sharp rocks that ...
Learn more about Dome Creek Road - FS 911

This short out-and-back route offers a few surprises along the way and is generally an easy drive, with the primary challenges being a water crossing and several deeply rutted sections. The trail begins in dense pine forest before emerging into open mountain meadows, and a short spur to the left lea...
Learn more about Harper Road - FS 915

Set out on a breathtaking high-altitude adventure along High Rock Creek Road, a remarkably scenic 7.2-mile mountain trail that conveniently branches directly off Lynx Pass. From the very beginning of your journey, this multi-use pathway rewards travelers with jaw-dropping, panoramic vistas of the sp...
Learn more about High Rock Creek Road - FS 263