Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Silver Cliff, Colorado
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Countryside Tour
A very easy tour taking 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… Learn more about Countryside Tour
Total Miles
111.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon
This is a popular, heavily used network of trails that starts just south of Cripple Creek and takes you on a ride through history. See old mines and historic towns. A number of 4X4 roads… Learn more about Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon
Total Miles
57.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Badger Creek
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… Learn more about Badger Creek
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old La Veta Pass
This trail is an old train route that connected the East and West sides of the Sangre de Cristo mountains up until the 1960s, when the highway was put in. It is now an unmaintained… Learn more about Old La Veta Pass
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
31 Mile Creek
An easy ride from Countryside Tour GP to Highway 9 in the lower country east of Buena Vista. The central part of the trail follows 31 Mile Creek through part of the Pike National Forest,… Learn more about 31 Mile Creek
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gold Camp Rd to Cripple Creek
Gold Camp originally connected the Cheyenne Mountain area to Cripple Creek, but in 1988, Tunnel #3 collapsed and a large section of Gold Camp was closed to vehicles, but left open to hikers and bikers.… Learn more about Gold Camp Rd to Cripple Creek
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
39 Mile Mountain Part 2
Segment 2 trail is pretty easy. It is rocky in places, with good scenery. I drove most of trail in 2 wheel drive, however high clearance was needed as well as 4 wheel drive a… Learn more about 39 Mile Mountain Part 2
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
39 Mile Mountain Road
Trail pretty easy, rocky in places, good scenery. Drove most of the trail in 2 wheel drive, however high clearance was needed as well as 4 wheel drive in few places. The road changes names… Learn more about 39 Mile Mountain Road
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mount Baldy
As you start the trail, you'll pass through Frosty Park where you'll find some great camping spots. The trail ends just below Mt. Baldy and south of Almagre Mountain. You'll have to hike the rest… Learn more about Mount Baldy
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Eleven Mile Canyon Cutoff
This trail is pretty easy. It is rocky in few places, a lot of wash out ruts and erosion control humps. The trail is suitable for SUV's. If it is wet and muddy this would… Learn more about Eleven Mile Canyon Cutoff
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Black Dumps
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… Learn more about Black Dumps
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Stage Rd
Easy trail with beautiful views. 4WD is recommended especially after snowfall. This trail leads to Gold Camp Road. Take switchbacks with caution, as they can become narrow and on-coming traffic can be difficult to see.… Learn more about Old Stage Rd
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp
Mt. Shavano
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… Learn more about Mt. Shavano
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lower Gold Camp Road
Dirt roads with some rocks scattered throughout. Good road that is easily accessible from Colorado Springs that virtually any car can handle. Multiple tunnels going through the mountains. Majority is two lane with multiple spots… Learn more about Lower Gold Camp Road
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hecla Junction - Arkansas River Headwaters
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… Learn more about Hecla Junction - Arkansas River Headwaters
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Steep Mountain
This is a short, easy trail with a few dispersed campsites. It is really more of a road than a trail, and could be driven in most cars. Learn more about Steep Mountain
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cucharas Pass
This is a fun, scenic drive through San Isabel National Forest. The road west of the pass is well maintained, with plenty of room for two-way traffic. East of the pass is rougher in spots,… Learn more about Cucharas Pass
Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads
This section of Rampart Range Road is nicely maintained and provides amazing scenery as you drop into the Garden of the Gods Park. Unlicensed vehicles aren't allowed on the main roads. There are a few… Learn more about Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads
Total Miles
33.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pride of the West Tunnel
This has to be the best mine portal ever! Fantastic granite stonework with a capstone inscribed "Pride of the West 1880". A two-story hotel was beside the tunnel when it was in operation.Follow the North… Learn more about Pride of the West Tunnel
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rock N' Roll 1 (1434 A)
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… Learn more about Rock N' Roll 1 (1434 A)
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Bald Mountain Gulch 2
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… Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 2
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Phantom Creek, Signal Butte
A great way to check out views of Pikes Peak and Signal Butte. You'll pass through the Hayman Burn Area. It is interesting to observe the damage and recovery occurring there. If you want to… Learn more about Phantom Creek, Signal Butte
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Arnold Gulch
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… Learn more about Arnold Gulch
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Bald Mountain Gulch 3
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… Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 3
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Triad Ridge East (ATV)
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… Learn more about Triad Ridge East (ATV)
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Fan Dike
This is a steep, narrow, out-and-back trail with many switchbacks and areas of loose rock. Some areas have steep drops, and the trail ends abruptly, but there is plenty of room to turn around. You… Learn more about Fan Dike
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Fullerton Park
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There are a lot of downed trees, so you may have to turn around or carry a chainsaw.… Learn more about Fullerton Park
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Billings Lake
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… Learn more about Billings Lake
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Fourmile Area
Very fun area for ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. The northwest corner is a spider web of roads that are great for exploring. There are options for beautiful dispersed campsites with incredible views of the… Learn more about Fourmile Area
Total Miles
23.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Springs
You will enjoy this road with its pretty views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large group at some. There is a bathroom and picnic area at the end of… Learn more about Big Springs
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
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