Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Poncha Springs, Colorado

The first half of this route follows CR 250 through BLM Land with great views of the Arkansas River Valley to the south. The road forks midway through as it enters Forest Service Land; stay…
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BLM trails 5672 and 5669 comprise a single road through what is known locally as BURMAC, providing access to critical local bike and hike trails. Plentiful opportunities for dispersed camping exist along the road, as…
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This easy dirt road takes you from Salida up into the hills to access the greater trail system. The road snakes up the canyon and opens up to amazing views of Cutler Gulch. Along the…
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Side Spur of Long's Gulch that takes you out to amazing views of the Collegiate peaks, especially with Views of Fourteeners, Mt. Antero, Mt Shavano, and Tabeguache Peak to the west. Along the Trail, there…
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Marshall Pass is a good gravel road that can be taken by any SUV, but passenger cars should not be taken on the road. On the west side of the pass, it is rutted in…
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Co Rd 194 is a graded road maintained May - September that ends at the Arkansas River with a beautiful campground and river takeout spot. Fee required for camping. Makes for a wonderful daytime swim…
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This route starts where CR 270 enters BLM land and turns into CR 272. Continue along CR 272 as it goes from a two-lane dirt road and enters Forest Service land. Amazing views of Mount…
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Country Road 184 leads to the Ghost town of Turret. In recent years, some newer residences have been built. The first part of the trail is wide and easy. After the town of Turret, you…
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BLM 5972A and 5972B provide access to dispersed camping for those wishing to enjoy the Arkansas River Valley near Salida, Colorado. These routes are unmaintained, rough, and loose dirt roads, though four-wheel drive is not…
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BLM routes 5972A and 5972B provide access to dispersed camping for those wishing to enjoy the Arkansas River Valley near Salida, Colorado. These are typically loose, unmaintained dirt roads, located at the mouth of Bighorn…
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An easy and fairly scenic Jeep trail.Badger Creek has nothing above timberline, but is a nice drive along Sand Gulch, with lots of open views along the north segment that follows the powerline. You cross…
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This is a very bumpy and rocky road, so those with stock vehicles should be cautioned. You will stay mostly in the trees until the North Fork Reservoir. The final stretch of road is only…
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This route starts midway through the Browns Creek Trail. This spur route can be completed clockwise or counter-clockwise, with clockwise shown on the map. Single lane and narrow trail provides nice off roading practice on…
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This is a scenic and varied Jeep trail close to Buena Vista. Coal was once mined in the area, and that is what gives the trail its strange name.The track winds its way through open…
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Closed to vehicles over 50" wide. This 2-mile track has a fun variety of just about everything - from dirt to sand to rock. There are one or two pretty technical spots that could be…
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Not all trails need to be difficult Jeep trails! This is a pleasant drive over a historic pass, through a large park and a bunch of forests, and into the town of Pitkin. Old Monarch…
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Section 2 of the Bald Mountain Gulch trail in the Four Mile OHV recreation area. This 3 mile section leads you past Little Cottonwood Creek and Arnold Gulch where ATV/dirt bike only trails are. Predominantly…
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This is an easy side road that connects Alpine, CO and St. Elmo, CO. It is drivable by most vehicles except cars with minimal ground clearance. As with most trails in this area, it is…
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This easy tour takes you through the non-alpine area southeast of Buena Vista. This is a good chance to see what the backcountry looks like east of the Collegiate Range. You will pass through National…
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This scenic 2-way county road is part of the Fourmile Recreation Area on the south side of Highway 24. The gravel road makes a loop that begins and ends at CR 187 (also known as…
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This trail is nearly 2 miles in length and is comprised entirely of loose, sandy washes with very bumpy washboards. It connects the two Triad Ridge trails to the primary road. The west end of…
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This trail is only open to vehicles 50" or less. This mild and quick mile and a half-mile route offers beautiful views of the surrounding area and neighboring mountain range. Nothing is challenging to note…
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This trail begins at the Collegiate Peaks Recreation site. This area has picnic pavilions and restrooms. Along the trail, there are several other trailheads for hiking and mountain biking trails. This is a maintained road…
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This 1.8 mile section either ends or begins at a smaller parking lot (staging area). Dirt and sandy washes predominantly with a couple of short, steep grades to get up/down. There are sections where water…
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This route connects the Midland Bike Trail and FS 304 with Lenhardy Cutoff FS 376. The route is recommended for vehicles with 4WD and/or overland trailers. Rocks greater than 12 inches, some off-camber slopes, and…
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South Cottonwood Road is a maintained county road that leads to the popular Cottonwood Lake and the Cottonwood Lake Campground and Cabins. The road follows South Cottonwood Creek past the campgrounds then narrows and becomes…
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The trail begins directly off Highway 285, with a staging area about a quarter mile in that offers parking, vehicle unloading, and information about the Four Mile Recreation Area. From there, the route ascends gradually…
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The Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. At an altitude of 11,523 feet, it was the first tunnel to be built through the Continental Divide. The Denver, South Park and…
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Lenhardy Cutoff connects the east side and west side of the Fourmile Area loop. Taking the cutoff allows for a complete loop during season closures. This trail is not as easy as other areas of…
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Mushroom Gulch Trailhead starts at the intersection of FS 307 and FS 308 within the 4-Mile Recreation Area. This is a well-maintained forest service road that runs through the southern portion of the 4 Mile…
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