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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Phippsburg, Colorado

Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

Learn more about Flat Tops Trail
Flat Tops Trail

Flat Tops Trail

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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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lynx Pass
Lynx Pass

Lynx Pass

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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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Transfer Road 967.1
Transfer Road 967.1

Transfer Road 967.1

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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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about High Rock Creek Road - FS 263
High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

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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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spruce Divide Road - FS 275
Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

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...
Learn more about Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Pine Road - FS 264
Pine Road - FS 264

Pine Road - FS 264

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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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Walton Peak
Walton Peak

Walton Peak

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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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Long Park
Long Park

Long Park

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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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old Highway Road - FS 206
Old Highway Road - FS 206

Old Highway Road - FS 206

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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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Harrison Creek
Harrison Creek

Harrison Creek

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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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Dirt Road
Red Dirt Road

Red Dirt Road

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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Total Miles
26.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Rock Creek Road
Big Rock Creek Road

Big Rock Creek Road

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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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Base Camp (311)
Base Camp (311)

Base Camp (311)

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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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about BLM 8621
BLM 8621

BLM 8621

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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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 8619
8619

8619

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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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Buffalo Pass
Buffalo Pass

Buffalo Pass

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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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Red Dirt Rd - FS 100
Red Dirt Rd - FS 100

Red Dirt Rd - FS 100

Red Dirt Road - FS 100 is an exceptionally inviting and highly scenic trail that welcomes a diverse array of outdoor enthusiasts, offering an unforgettable journey through breathtaking landscapes. The remarkably smooth surface has clearly been recently maintained, primarily consisting of hard-packed...
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Road - FS 241
Sawmill Road - FS 241

Sawmill Road - FS 241

Sawmill Road is a thrilling and highly scenic trail that snakes its way along a narrow mountainside path, offering spectacular views for those willing to tackle its tighter, more demanding terrain. The driving surface primarily consists of loose dirt mixed with small, shifting rocks measuring two to...
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gore Creek Road - FS 243
Gore Creek Road - FS 243

Gore Creek Road - FS 243

Gore Creek Road is a highly scenic, welcoming mountain trail that invites adventurers to explore a lush, vibrant landscape. The trail surface consists primarily of smooth, fine dirt mixed with small, loose pebbles and rocks measuring up to 1–2 inches. Unlike many of the tighter, more restrictive tra...
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trappers Lake
Trappers Lake

Trappers Lake

This is a gravel road that takes you down to Trappers Lake and campgrounds. Here you will find a campground with cabins, a general store, and a lodge with food and drinks. You will also get to see Trappers Lake with plenty of hiking opportunities in the area. This route is open seasonally from June ...
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Beginner ATV trails near Phippsburg, Colorado

Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Learn more about High Rock Creek Road - FS 263
High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

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

Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spruce Divide Road - FS 275
Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

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...
Learn more about Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Pine Road - FS 264
Pine Road - FS 264

Pine Road - FS 264

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,...
Learn more about Pine Road - FS 264

Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old Highway Road - FS 206
Old Highway Road - FS 206

Old Highway Road - FS 206

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...
Learn more about Old Highway Road - FS 206

Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Phippsburg, Colorado

Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Learn more about High Rock Creek Road - FS 263
High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

High Rock Creek Road - FS 263

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

Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spruce Divide Road - FS 275
Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

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...
Learn more about Spruce Divide Road - FS 275

Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Pine Road - FS 264
Pine Road - FS 264

Pine Road - FS 264

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,...
Learn more about Pine Road - FS 264

Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old Highway Road - FS 206
Old Highway Road - FS 206

Old Highway Road - FS 206

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...
Learn more about Old Highway Road - FS 206

Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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