Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Snowmass Village, Colorado
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Capitol Creek Road
Capitol creek road is a moderate trail that offers access to many trailheads for hiking, including Capitol Creek trail and Hell Roaring Trail. As a result, this area can get heavily trafficked as backpackers, horses,… Learn more about Capitol Creek Road
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Little Annie Road (CR 15G)
Little Annie Road provides a great route to the Sundeck on the top of Aspen Mountain and access to Richmond Ridge. Features spectacular views of Castle Valley and the surrounding peaks. This road is fairly… Learn more about Little Annie Road (CR 15G)
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Dinkle Lake Road
Dinkle Lake Road is an easy dirt road that provides spectacular views of Mt. Sopris and access to Dinkle Lakes, Thomas Lakes Trailhead, and the Mt. Sopris Trailhead. This trail is mostly tame, with a… Learn more about Dinkle Lake Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
The Crown: BLM Road #8320
The Crown offers sweeping views of the Elk Range, Basalt, and Carbondale. See incredible views of Mount Sopris and Capitol Peak. This trail is generally one car length wide, and can get steep at times,… Learn more about The Crown: BLM Road #8320
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Over the Crown: BLM Road #8324
BLM Road #8324 provides a lengthy adventure around the crown and can act as an extension loop to BLM Road 8230. From this trail, you will see great views of Mt. Sopris, the Elk Range,… Learn more about Over the Crown: BLM Road #8324
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Paradise Divide
Wildlife, wildflowers and stunning scenery surround you on this relaxing trail. Camping is available. Portions of the trail are closed between March 1 and June 30 depending on seasonal conditions. Learn more about Paradise Divide
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Red Table Road
This trail is very rocky,you will find soft red dirt on this trail that will become mud in wet conditions.There are multiple water puddles, some came be deep, with no bypass.It is a fun trail… Learn more about Red Table Road
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
Red Table North 464
This road is pretty simple with a few spots to pull over and get a good view of the red rocks.As far as difficulty it's pretty easy, a little bumpy but nothing a stock 4wd… Learn more about Red Table North 464
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gunsight Pass
This is a great Jeep trail close to Crested Butte. The actual name of the trail is Gunsight Pass, but since access to the pass is no longer allowed I renamed it. The first thing… Learn more about Gunsight Pass
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lily Pond
Once you ride to Forest Hill and look around a bit, just over the ridge is the beautiful and enormous Lily Pond. The pond is beautifully set against the backdrop of the Collegiate Peaks. There… Learn more about Lily Pond
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Forest Hill Mine
This trail can begin at the Taylor Park Trading Post or off Taylor River Road. There are numerous parking areas along the road to unload your SxS, ATV or trail bike. There are several large… Learn more about Forest Hill Mine
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hagerman Pass
Turquoise Reservoir is an excellent hub for your outdoor adventures, especially fishing and hiking, including the Colorado Trail, and exploring two historical railroad tunnels. Want to make it a really long day? At Basalt, head… Learn more about Hagerman Pass
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Coffee Pot Road
Start your ride with beautiful views of Eagle Valley and the Colorado River and continue into White River National Forest. Dispersed camping allowed inside the forest, and there are a few pay campgrounds. Unlicensed vehicles… Learn more about Coffee Pot Road
Total Miles
26.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pie Plant
The road is graded for the first few miles. There are some nice camping sites along the road as you leave the Taylor Park River area and enter the trees. Driving is easy, although it… Learn more about Pie Plant
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Onemile
Onemile is a fairly short Jeep trail near Almont. (not actually one mile) It winds through a few areas of trees and many areas of open sagebrush with great views of the surrounding mountains and… Learn more about Onemile
Total Miles
20.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Texas Creek Woodsy Loop Trail
This trail is a nice alternative to doing an up-and-back on the rocky Texas Creek Trail. This woodsy trail winds through the forest north of Texas Creek. There are some spots to pull off to… Learn more about Texas Creek Woodsy Loop Trail
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Slaughterhouse Gulch
This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations… Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gordon Mine
Just west of Twin Lakes, off the road to Aspen. A short trail that can be combined with Lost Canyon to make a longer day. The left spur goes to a building remaining from the… Learn more about Gordon Mine
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Union Park
This trail is easy and relaxing the entire way. The trail starts at the Taylor Park Trading Post. Proceed over the metal bridge to the south, or in a vehicle, take the paved road, head… Learn more about Union Park
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Clear Creek
Sitting just to the north of the Collegiate Wilderness, this trail offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy great views and see well preserved mining camps. There are plenty of dispersed camping along Clear Creek. There… Learn more about Clear Creek
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Steers Gulch Road
This road has seasonal closures to keep the wildlife preserved. There is camping and amazing views of rolling hills, as well as some hiking trails. It does get extremely muddy when wet and has some… Learn more about Steers Gulch Road
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Antelope Road
This road has seasonal closures. It gets extremely muddy when wet and has large water puddles that can become very messy. No camping on this road, but it does have some amazing views. Dirt or… Learn more about West Antelope Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slaughter House Gulch
This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations… Learn more about Slaughter House Gulch
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station
This is an easy, scenic drive open June 21 through November 22. There are plenty of dispersed camping sites, all of them with amazing views. The first 6.5 miles are highly trafficked because of Piney… Learn more about Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station
Total Miles
36.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cameron Creek
Nice start, as the trail is sandy rolling hills that are lots of fun. Great views of Union Park. The right turn along Cameron Creek begins as rocky and then becomes more difficult. The trail… Learn more about Cameron Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Deep Gulch Road
This road has seasonal closures. It gets extremely muddy when wet and has very large puddles that can become very messy. This road does go through private property, so please be mindful. Not much camping… Learn more about Deep Gulch Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
White Owl
Enjoy this beautiful road high up in the Colorado mountains. Hunters enjoy this area for its vast views and open areas to be able to spot prey. I enjoy it for the amazing scenery, and… Learn more about White Owl
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Overland Reservoir
A scenic graded road over Grand Mesa between Paonia and Collbran. Easy enough to be done in a passenger car.Overland Reservoir is owned by Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company, founded in 1903 as a mutual… Learn more about Overland Reservoir
Total Miles
58
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Weston Pass
A nice, scenic drive, especially if you like seasonal colors. There is a campground available as well as some great camping spots along the South Fork of South Platte River and Big Union Creek. Learn more about Weston Pass
Total Miles
18.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Red Creek
This trail's access is directly from Hwy 50 across from the Blue Mesa Reservoir. The one-lane gravel road has frequent turnouts for passing vehicles. Initially, it runs along the Sapinero State Wildlife Area and then… Learn more about Red Creek
Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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