Dirt Bike Trails
Near Battlement Mesa, Colorado

Dry Fork is an easy-going, 23.5-mile off-road route near De Beque, Colorado, perfect for scenic tourers and beginner drivers looking for spectacular sandstone hoodoos and canyon vistas without intense technical obstacles. Starting off County Road 200 (XY Road) just north of Interstate 70, this strai...
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This is part of a designated OHV area often called Hubbard Mesa or JQS nestled below the Roan Plateau and north of the town of Rifle. Rifle rides most of the year save for heavy rains and snow that turn the adobe clay into mud. Summers are pretty warm so early morning/late evenings are ideal. Loop 3...
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BLM 281 is an incredibly scenic, multi-use 3.2-mile route that transitions quickly from civilization into rugged desert terrain. The trail begins just off a 95% paved road heading out of town. Because the unmarked entrance sits discreetly between two private homes, you must rely heavily on your GPS ...
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Serving as the primary central artery that connects all other routes within this off-road network, BLM V 3/10 is a highly active and scenic 1.5-mile dirt transit trail. The journey officially kicks off at a sprawling, unpaved staging area that acts as a bustling recreational hub. You will frequently...
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This scenic trail travels through BLM land with views of dramatic rock formations and surrounding mountain ranges. The trail consists mostly of fine dirt with 6–8-inch ruts and washouts, which can become difficult when wet. At 0.9 miles, a level campsite fits 4–5 vehicles and offers great views and ...
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Branching directly off BLM V 3/10, BLM 282 is an exceptionally rugged, slow-going 7.5-mile gauntlet that demands absolute focus. The challenge begins immediately with a steep incline and an intimidating 3-foot drop-off that you must carefully descend—and eventually climb back up on your return. By t...
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Mostly 50" track with several creek crossings, steep climbs, and descents. This trail winds through Aspen and Spruce forest before traveling across the Grand Mesa. There are cattle grazing, deer, elk, bears, and moose to watch out for. Start at Vega State Park in the OHV parking lot. Go up Park Cree...
Learn more about Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop

This loop offers an easy to moderate mix of terrain with great vistas, aspen groves, moderate stream crossings, and wildlife. A Colorado state park pass will be needed to enter Vega State Park which gives you access to a parking lot for OHVs at the south end. From here, you head up the backside of ...
Learn more about Park Creek/Salt Creek Loop

Rifle West is a much more difficult route than the others connected to it. It has tight turns, is very rocky, and has a few dry creek beds to cross. A few steep, rocky climbs near the top have loose rocks and pass through narrow sections of trees. 4WD and low range are needed. The route was complet...
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This short, scenic trail consists mostly of dirt and fine sand with 10–12-inch ruts and several switchbacks that make it unsuitable for trailers. At 0.1 miles, a level campsite fits up to five vehicles and offers great views of the surrounding rock formations. Farther along, the trail narrows with s...
Learn more about BLM 286C

This short, scenic trail consists mostly of dirt and fine sand that can become difficult when wet. The area was affected by a wildfire several years ago, leaving heavy vegetation and overgrowth along the trail, so follow the GPS carefully. At 0.9 miles, a level campsite fits up to three vehicles and...
Learn more about BLM 286B

This trail winds through more heavily vegetated hills than the surrounding routes, with scenic views throughout. It consists mostly of fine dirt that can become difficult when wet, with 2–3-inch ruts near the beginning and 12–14-inch rock ledges after the first climb. These obstacles require at leas...
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Rifle Loop is at the top of the White Mountain Plateau area. The south portion of the route is easy with few rocky areas and steeper on the east side. The north portion has a narrow off-camber section that is rocky but easy overall. You will have 360-degree views of the surrounding area, and it is w...
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This route takes you into the White River Plateau area near Rifle Gap State Park. It is a steep, rocky climb with boulders and ledges. Most of the route is narrow but has spots that widen out. This is on BLM land and has several camping spots along the way. At the top, there is a great view of Rifle...
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This is an out-and-back route that leads you to an overlook on the east side. It is a dirt road with rocky and rutted areas. On the east end of the route is a bigger turnaround area. Do not try to take the trails going left or right; there are dead ends with no place to turn around, and it can be ve...
Learn more about Cedar Mountain East

This scenic trail consists of fine dirt and sand with ruts up to 3 inches deep, but wet conditions can make it extremely difficult. The trail is narrow with overgrowth and pinstriping potential, then becomes increasingly rocky with 10-inch ledges and rock gardens. At 2.7 miles, a steep climb with sh...
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Cedar Mountain West is rocky and narrow, leading you down towards Rifle East Trail. There are dirt portions of the trail that can be muddy after rain. Along this route, there are great views of the area as well as dispersed camping spots. Most stock 4WD vehicles will have no issues with this route.
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This scenic trail winds over hills through dense vegetation with 6–8-inch ruts and rocky sections. The trail is wide enough for vehicles to pass, but overgrowth can make the route harder to follow, so stay on the mapped trail. The area appears to have been affected by an old fire, creating incredibl...
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This scenic trail follows mostly dirt and fine sand with direct views of the Book Cliffs throughout. 10–12-inch ruts are present, with a section around 4.8 miles that reaches 10 degrees off-camber for several hundred yards. Around 6 miles, the trail becomes much rockier with rock gardens containing ...
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This challenging trail climbs steeply onto a plateau before becoming increasingly rocky and technical. The trail has 8–10-inch ruts, narrow sections, and rock gardens, with ledges increasing from 5–8 inches to 12–14 inches farther in. Around 3 miles, the trail becomes extremely tight and cliffside, ...
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Dry Fork is an easy-going, 23.5-mile off-road route near De Beque, Colorado, perfect for scenic tourers and beginner drivers looking for spectacular sandstone hoodoos and canyon vistas without intense technical obstacles. Starting off County Road 200 (XY Road) just north of Interstate 70, this strai...
Learn more about Dry Fork

BLM 281 is an incredibly scenic, multi-use 3.2-mile route that transitions quickly from civilization into rugged desert terrain. The trail begins just off a 95% paved road heading out of town. Because the unmarked entrance sits discreetly between two private homes, you must rely heavily on your GPS ...
Learn more about BLM 281

Serving as the primary central artery that connects all other routes within this off-road network, BLM V 3/10 is a highly active and scenic 1.5-mile dirt transit trail. The journey officially kicks off at a sprawling, unpaved staging area that acts as a bustling recreational hub. You will frequently...
Learn more about BLM V 3/10

This scenic trail travels through BLM land with views of dramatic rock formations and surrounding mountain ranges. The trail consists mostly of fine dirt with 6–8-inch ruts and washouts, which can become difficult when wet. At 0.9 miles, a level campsite fits 4–5 vehicles and offers great views and ...
Learn more about South Road

Dry Fork is an easy-going, 23.5-mile off-road route near De Beque, Colorado, perfect for scenic tourers and beginner drivers looking for spectacular sandstone hoodoos and canyon vistas without intense technical obstacles. Starting off County Road 200 (XY Road) just north of Interstate 70, this strai...
Learn more about Dry Fork

BLM 281 is an incredibly scenic, multi-use 3.2-mile route that transitions quickly from civilization into rugged desert terrain. The trail begins just off a 95% paved road heading out of town. Because the unmarked entrance sits discreetly between two private homes, you must rely heavily on your GPS ...
Learn more about BLM 281

Serving as the primary central artery that connects all other routes within this off-road network, BLM V 3/10 is a highly active and scenic 1.5-mile dirt transit trail. The journey officially kicks off at a sprawling, unpaved staging area that acts as a bustling recreational hub. You will frequently...
Learn more about BLM V 3/10

This scenic trail travels through BLM land with views of dramatic rock formations and surrounding mountain ranges. The trail consists mostly of fine dirt with 6–8-inch ruts and washouts, which can become difficult when wet. At 0.9 miles, a level campsite fits 4–5 vehicles and offers great views and ...
Learn more about South Road