Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Salida, Colorado

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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The route runs along a length of high voltage power lines, with fantastic views of the Collegiate Peaks in the distance. At the terminus are several trailheads for hiking trails around Salida. The road winds…
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This route winds up a logging road from Salida to an overlook with stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks. The road itself is rocky and moves through an old evergreen forest with a recent burn…
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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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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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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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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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The route winds through dried-up creek beds and sandy, rutted-out canyons before making its way up to the main Mount Shavano trail. Expect gorgeous views of the southern portion of the Collegiate Peaks throughout. Although…
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This route loops north from the Mt. Shavano trail to Droney Gulch Road. It starts in the alpine, with sweeping meadows and expansive views, before descending into a series of twisting trails that lead to…
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This scenic route follows Lower Badger Creek along the Arkansas River, winding through open river valleys, cottonwood groves, and rolling foothills just west of Salida. The road is primarily dirt and gravel, generally smooth with…
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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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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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Easy dirt trail, located off Badger Creek - BLM 5965, near the town of Wellsville, CO along Highway 50. The trail is 0.8 miles long that travels along the ridge of the mountain and has…
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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 loop sits between the southern portion of the Sawatch Range and the Sangre de Cristo Range. It features incredible views of both and a wealth of easy-to-access campsites, perfect for trailers and rigs and…
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The road is accessible from Poncha Loop Road and provides access to several lesser-known campsites with incredible views of both the southern portion of the Sawatch Range, as well as the northern end of the…
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This road branches off of Poncha Loop and provides excellent opportunities to get closer to the southern portion of the Sawatch Range to enjoy dispersed camping in the aspen groves. You can usually take this…
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Easy to moderate, short out and back trail that provides a slight challenge in areas of rock obstacles and ruts. The trail is very tight with overgrown vegetation, not recommended for wide vehicles. At the…
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This road provides an alternate way in or out of the main Poncha Loop Road. Along the way, you'll see beautiful views of the surrounding peaks from the southern end of the Sawatch Range and…
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This road branches off of Poncha Loop and heads further into the foothills of the southern end of the Sawatch Range. It provides several excellent dispersed camping opportunities and views of the surrounding peaks. The…
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This road branches off from Poncha Loop and provides access to several high-quality campsites with excellent tree cover and views of the surrounding peaks, mainly the southern end of the Sawatch Range. The road itself…
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This road heads west of Highway 285, near the Bonanza Highlights trail. It ends near a series of overgrown (but still accessible) trails that head further into the foothills or connect back with the Bonzana…
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This road deviates from Poncha Loop and connects with Velvet Buck Road to provide access to several dispersed campsites. While this road used to head further into the foothills of the southern Sawatch Range, that…
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This trail breaks off from the main Mt. Shavano trail and provides an alternate route to the trailhead at the end. Where the main road leads through open plains, this route winds through an impressive…
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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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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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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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Easy dirt road located near Vallie Bridge, just after Coaldale, CO, if you are traveling west on Highway 50. If you are traveling from the Coaldale side, look for the sign Sand Rd. If you…
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This is a unique trail that follows a series of high voltage lines across the open plains at the foot of the southern end of the Sawatch Range. While there are no major obstacles, this…
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