Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Walden, Colorado

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…
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The trail starts at Mountain Home, where there is a large parking lot to unload if you are riding an ATV or SXS. The trail begins fairly easily and has multiple places for dispersed camping.…
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This is a well-maintained forest service road. It has multiple sites along the way for dispersed camping. The trail winds high above Pelton Creek and gives you multiple access points to the Platte River Wilderness…
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This trail is an excellent, easy single track for new riders or those looking to get their feet under them for the season. The track is tight and well-maintained thanks to a local advocacy group…
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Long Draw Reservoir Road is a well-traveled, double-wide forest road that offers an easy drive with no obstacles, though some stretches include washboard sections that can make the ride bumpy. The road winds through dense…
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East Buffalo Pass is a seasonally open well-maintained gravel road that is rocky in some sections. It's much smoother than the west side of Buffalo Pass. Travel west to east if coming from Steamboat; it…
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An easier and shorter alternative to the section of Snyder Creek Loop to the North/North West. This track has one brief challenging section at the southwest end with roots and rocks amidst steeper switchbacks. After…
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This trail narrows in places, especially where downed trees are common. The main obstacle is a very deep mud hole that requires a high-clearance vehicle to pass safely, though a bypass is available for smaller…
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This trail provides access to several camping spots along the northern section, with additional opportunities on the spur trails for those who want to explore further. Along Nunn Creek, you’ll come across a couple of…
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Radial Mountain Trail is a 7.4-mile-long dirt bike trail that offers a mostly smooth and easy ride through meadows and forested terrain in the Routt National Forest. The trail begins near the Snyder Creek Trailhead,…
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Deadman Road is a straightforward and accessible route that is double-wide for its entirety, making it suitable for all vehicles. The drive is smooth with no obstacles, though it does feature multiple hairpin turns and…
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This is a short connector trail from Buff Pass to the Flash of Gold single track. This looks like an old road that is now closed to vehicles. It starts at the back of a…
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This is a well-maintained road that climbs to a stunning 10,000 feet. The views on the way up are breathtaking. Once at the top, you will find the U.W. Infrared Telescope Observatory, as well as…
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This route serves as a connector to many of the more challenging trails in the area. Dispersed camping is limited, though you’ll find a few spur trails along the way. Unless you’re driving a high-clearance…
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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,…
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GWB is a 4-mile long trail off of Buff Pass in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It's a fun, fast, and flowy trail through a forest of aspen trees and meadows full of wildflowers. It's a very…
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This is a short, out and back trail that starts off as a well-groomed forest service road suitable for a 2WD sedan. The trail quickly becomes much narrower the further down the path you get.…
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Harrison Creek trail is a muddy rocky trail with lots of shallow mud pits and loose rock the further you go past the Walton Peak turn-off. It ends at Harrison Creek at the edge of…
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This short single track in the Hahn's Peak Trail System cuts across Farwell Mountain, departing from the Farwell Mountain Road, and connecting back to the Little Red Park camping area via the Farwell Mountain ATV…
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Heading from Fox Road (County Road 47), you'll come to the Squaw Ridge Road Trailhead, which is also known as Forest Service Road 311.A. This trail starts off with deep sand ruts, which will get…
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Buffalo Pass begins just outside of Steamboat Springs, climbing steadily into the mountains. The first 7 miles are wide, graded, and easy, making for a smooth drive with minimal challenges. As you gain elevation, the…
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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…
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Killpecker Road is a well-maintained, wide, gravel road which is suitable for sedans and travel trailers or RVs. There are many dispersed camping areas along this road and it would make an excellent camp for…
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The Farwell Mountain ATV trail is an easier ATV trail with lots of sticks and roots and gradual climbs and descents with tight curves. It goes through a pine tree forest through meadows and trees,…
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Black Hollow Road (Forest Road 142) is a moderately short but striking loop accessed directly off Crown Point Road in the Roosevelt National Forest. The defining characteristic of this trail is its path through the…
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Chimney Rock is a gravel/dirt road that leads to the West Carter Mountain area and a state Game Reserve of the same name. There are unmapped ATV-only roads in the game reserve as well. A…
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Deadman Lookout is an easy and accessible trail that runs double-wide for its entire length, making it suitable for all types of high-clearance vehicles and a comfortable ride compared to more rugged nearby routes. The…
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Crown Point Road, located in Roosevelt National Forest near Rustic, Colorado, is a scenic off-road trail that offers an escape into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Known for its sweeping views and easy access…
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Start Red Dirt Road from Red Dirt Reservoir above the lake and work your way north. It's a well-maintained gravel road that has lots of wildlife to watch out for, including grouse, black bear, deer,…
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A gorgeous drive-through part of the Roosevelt National Forest with access to more challenging forest service roads. This part of CR 80C is not maintained and should use caution in spring and winter months. There…
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