Dirt Bike Trails Near Aspen, Colorado

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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…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Taylor Pass

If you're heading to Taylor Park Reservoir from Aspen, this is the shortest route with beautiful views at Taylor Pass. Several other trails connect up with this trail. Unlicensed vehicles can ride in reverse, from…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa

Pearl Pass

Pearl Pass provides a wide variety of exciting riding including rolling hillsides, difficult rock ledges, and high-mountain riding with spectacular views. Part of this trail passes alongside the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness and stays very remote,…
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Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
6 Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa

Light Hill Road

BLM Road #8334 is not challenging in itself, but presents great views. There are many spurs with plenty of space for camping. Each spur leads to a great view of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Taylor Divide

This is a great single-track trail in the Gunnison National Forest between Aspen and Crested Butte, Colorado. It's 1.3 miles and only loses about 200 feet from the north end to the south end. It…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

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,…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Crystal Peak

Crystal Peak Trail is a short single track in the Gunnison National Forest near Crested Butte, Colorado, that is mostly a rocky ridgeline trail with epic views of the surrounding 13,000-foot mountains. It rides through…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Brush Creek - Trail 400

Brush Creek - Trail 400 is a popular trail for mountain biking and dirt biking in Crested Butte, Colorado. From north to south, it's downhill the whole way, losing over 2,000 feet of elevation. The…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Mount Tilton Spur

The Mount Tilton Spur Trail is a 0.8-mile connector trail that links Mount Tilton Trail to Crystal Peak Trail. It starts with a big climb up a ridgeline through high alpine tundra, straight up to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Red Table Road

This trail is very rocky and you will find soft red dirt on this trail that will become mud in wet conditions. There are multiple water puddles; some can be deep with no bypass. It…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Teocalli Mountain

The Teocalli Mountain trail is 1.6 miles long with 1,000 feet elevation gain, and will likely be ridden in conjunction with the Teocalli Ridge trail. It starts at the north end of West Brush Road,…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Teocalli Ridge

Teocalli Ridge is designated by the Forest Service as downhill only for motorized use (north to south). Thus it's all downhill, with tons of big and little drop-offs created from big roots that run across…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Hunters Creek Trail

Hunters Creek is an easier trail, with a little bit of rocks and slick roots to watch out for, but is mostly a fast and flowy trail with gradual hill climbs, curvy turns, and mostly…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Italian Creek

This is a beautiful Jeep trail that we ran in a counterclockwise direction. It can be done equally well the other way. Reno Divide is an alternate route along the western part of the trail.…
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Total Miles
35.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Italian Creek, Reno Divide

Plan on spending some time in this popular recreation area with lots of great rides and options for alternative routes. Visit American Flag Mountain for beautiful views. The connecting Reno Divide is very remote, so…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
6 Difficult
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.
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Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Star Trail

Star Trail is a well-known trail between Taylor Park and Crested Butte, Colorado that has the reputation of being an endless rock garden. It's extremely rocky with large embedded boulders for the entire 9 miles.…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Su

Schofield Pass

This route takes you over Schofield Pass. You're sure to run into some tourists around Crystal Mill, which is a very popular tourist destination. The run through Crystal Canyon will take you to Devil's Punchbowl,…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
5 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Block and Tackle

Block and Tackle is a fun intermediate single track in the Brush Creek riding area of Crested Butte, Colorado. The west half of the trail is slightly harder with more rocks. The east half is…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Lead King Basin

This is a classic off-road trail that offers great scenery and beautiful seasonal colors. For a loop, take this trail with Devil's Punchbowl. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted and can stage just south of the fire…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / 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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sheep Mountain

Steep ascent through dense forest to the top of Sheep Mountain. Tight switchbacks and mild off-camber keeps this trail engaging, although not particularly difficult in general conditions. 270 degree view from the top features several…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
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…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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,…
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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,…
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Total Miles
6.7
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…
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Total Miles
0.8
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…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lone Pine Trail

Lone Pine is a fun twisty trail in a burn area in the White River National Forest. Since it goes through a burn area, the aspen trees are young and short, opening up the views…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
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…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Farris Creek Bypass

This is a fun 3-mile single track that loses 1,700 feet from the south end of Double Top Trail, all the way to Farris Road. As you ride south to north, it starts at the…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su