Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Buffalo Pass
As you are traveling over this trail you will be very pleased with the amazing view over Steamboat Springs and the National Forest. You will expect nice smooth roads at the bottom then about halfway… Learn more about Buffalo Pass
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
Buffalo Pass
Conveniently located just outside of Steamboat Springs, this is a comfortable ride with great hiking, mountain biking, fishing and camping options. Unlicensed vehicles are allowed on all roads, as well as the single-track south from… Learn more about Buffalo Pass
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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,… Learn more about Base Camp (311)
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
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… Learn more about Lynx Pass
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Long Park
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Blacktail Creek
A portion of this route travels through Routt National Forest, and unlicensed vehicles are permitted. The last section of the trail is incredibly beautiful with views of the Colorado River meandering through a large valley.… Learn more about Blacktail Creek
Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sheephorn Mountain
Make your way up the side of this mountain on varied terrain. You'll see trees and a few glimpses of the valley below. End of the trail is an easy route passing some cool old… Learn more about Sheephorn Mountain
Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
North Sand Hills
The area has a network of challenging trails just north of the dunes. It is a long trek from the Front Range, but definitely worth it. You will find a lot of different options for… Learn more about North Sand Hills
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Difficult
Best Time
Ja / De
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
Williams Peak Road
This trail takes you up along a high ridge with amazing views of the valley and reservoir below. The top section has dispersed camping available set back in the trees, and if you're lucky you… Learn more about Williams Peak Road
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Beaver Creek, Muddy Creek
A cool loop that will test your mud bogging ability. It is likely you will get stuck, so this is a great trail to take with a few of your friends. It's also very handy… Learn more about Beaver Creek, Muddy Creek
Total Miles
32.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Stillwater Pass
The drive is nice and easy to an amazing lake with incredible mountain views. You can access the Idleglen OHV Area from here where you'll find a ton of ATV, dirt bike and snowmobile trails.… Learn more about Stillwater Pass
Total Miles
22.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sleepy Cat
This is a relatively easy and enjoyable drive with excellent views. This entire area has a bunch of great trails and is perfect for OHVs. Make a trip of it with friends and family by… Learn more about Sleepy Cat
Total Miles
23.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
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
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
Keystone
Beautiful road with amazing views and tall trees. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two, but it is a quick simple enjoyable road to take a drive on. This road takes you… Learn more about Keystone
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Ute Cr
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 West Ute Cr
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ehlin Road
You will enjoy this road with its amazing views. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. Road can be muddy when wet, with some water puddles. Dirt or… Learn more about Ehlin Road
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kawuneeche Road
This easy two-lane, graded road connects Stillwater Pass to the South with North and South Supply Creek Trails to the North. Rolling hills and great views of Lake Granby and Grand Lake are abundant along… Learn more about Kawuneeche Road
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Long Draw Reservoir Road
Beautiful landscapes, camping, fishing, wildlife and off road fun. What more could you ask for? Choose from designated trailside camp spots or campgrounds that will charge a small fee. This beautiful area is flanked by… Learn more about Long Draw Reservoir Road
Total Miles
12.4
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
Bear Lake
This popular, fun four-wheeling route leads to Bear Lake in the beautiful Snowy Range. The road begins from Libby Pass near timberline and descends into a subalpine forest where you can spot elk and marmots.… Learn more about Bear Lake
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
USFS Road 307 - Centennial Ridge
Trail winds through a heavily wooded area with fantastic views of the Centennial Ridge down to the flatlands and Sheep Mountain below. Look out for the abandoned mining equipment near the end of the trail.… Learn more about USFS Road 307 - Centennial Ridge
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Towner Lake
Beautiful road with amazing views, multiple lakes, great open meadows, and trees. There is no camping, but it is a quick, simple, enjoyable road to take a drive on. It is rocky and rutted in… Learn more about Towner Lake
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Strawberry BLM Road #2751
Traveling on this BLM road provides easy access to secluded dispersed camping all along its length and at the ends, as well as access to great mountain biking and stunning views of Fraser Valley and… Learn more about Strawberry BLM Road #2751
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Shrine Pass
Nice, easy ride open to unlicensed vehicles at the parking lot at Shrine Pass from June 21 to November 22. This is a popular area for hikers and mountain bikers so please be respectful. Bring… Learn more about Shrine Pass
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Fall River Road
Bring your camera and visit Chasm Falls. Drive above the timberline on winding switchbacks, then visit Estes Park where you can get up close to elk (not too close), shop and have a great meal.… Learn more about Old Fall River Road
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Byers Peak
Take this drive from Winter Park to the popular Byers Peak Hiking Trail. There are a lot of different things to enjoy there from hiking and biking, to camping and offroading. Unlicensed vehicles are not… Learn more about Byers Peak
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Ptarmigan Pass
We like to do this Jeep trail clockwise with McAllister Pass starting over on Shrine Pass. The first half mile is in Wearyman Creek. Be careful if the water is high. Ptarmigan Pass spends a… Learn more about Ptarmigan Pass
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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