Dirt Bike Trails Near Cathedral, Colorado

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Mill Creek Road

Mill Creek Road follows Mill Creek through Upper Mill Creek Pond, Lower Mill Creek Pond, and into Powderhorn and La Garita Wilderness areas. There is a lot of fishing along Mill Creek and the ponds…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Rat Creek Loop

Rat Creek Loop starts on the south end of Bachelor Loop. It begins as a sandy trail, and eventually reaches some fun hills to climb with small rocks. One section is curvy, with very loose…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

La Garita Stock Driveway Trail

This 4.4-mile trail in the Rio Grande National Forest starts on the east end at the end of the Oso Creek Road, which is a spur off of the Rat Creek Loop in Creede, Colorado.…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Su

Miners Creek Trail

The Miners Creek Trail starts at the end of the Miners Creek Road out of Creede, Colorado, which has a trailhead and some easily dispersed camp spots. It follows the Miners Creek north for a…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Su

Snow Mesa Trail

The Snow Mesa single track starts at 12,000 feet up on a flat mesa in the tundra. The east end of the trail is not very rocky and is pretty smooth dirt. It's a very…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Su

Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504

This is a 17-mile loop through an historic mining district above Creede. It takes you through mine locations that date back to the 1890's and some abandoned ghost towns that once rivaled Creede in size.The…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Crystal Lake - NF 532-2A

This trail takes you to Crystal Lake. It is a small mountain-top lake with a quiet little spot where you can camp. This is probably the wildlife watering hole in the evening and early mornings.…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Middle Rat Creek Road - NF 504-1B

This NFS road takes you to a beautiful valley with a crossing of Middle Rat Creek. The road has narrow shelves one lane wide along the hillside. Be sure to keep an eye out for…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

NF 502-1 Phoenix Park Waterfall

This trail forks off of the upper end of East Willow Creek Road. It starts out a little rocky, but once you leave that section, the road becomes more dirt with a few fun stream…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Last Chance Mine

This half mile road takes you to the Last Chance Mine. The site offers cabins, mine tours and a gift shop with an amazing view. From the top you can view old mining sites below.…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

East Willow Creek Road - NF 502

This trail is part of the Historic Mining District north of Creede. It takes you by the Phoenix Park Mill site, along with a few old mining sites. The road goes from about 8600 feet…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bristol Head - MF 532

This trail to the top of Bristol Head Peak takes you to an elevation 12,713 feet with stunning 360-degree views. Along the way, there are a few meadows with beautiful views. When you come to…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Miners Creek Road

This is an easy graded road that passes some cool mining spots before getting to the trailhead for Miners Creek Road. After going through a small section of private property it opens up to some…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fr 504 D1 Bachelor Rd & Momon Hill Rds

This is a fun drive with grassy meadows, pine trees and nice views of Creede. The road is mostly dirt with areas of rock and some steep sections.
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

NF 517

This is a nice national forest road that connects Bachelor Loop with Miners Creek Road. There are some terrific views along the way. From Miners Creek you can also access Shallow Creek and Sawmill Gulch…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Shallow Creek - NF 508

Lovely little road that takes you to the Shallow Creek Trailhead with some scenic views along the way. Some areas outside of private property where you can camp alongside the creek towards the end of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dry Gulch

Dry Gulch is the perfect spot to camp just outside Creede, CO. Dry Gulch is an out-and-back trail which offers primitive camping spread along the trail from start to finish. Dry Gulch has a small…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cinnamon Pass

Enjoy this section of the famous Alpine Loop, which can be combined with Engineer Pass. Take Wager Gulch up to Carson Ghost Town, and follow Cinnamon Pass Road up to American Basin. Take a moment…
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Total Miles
23.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Kezar Loop

Extremely muddy when wet, to the point of sliding out. Not safe if the rain has been strong; even with 4wd the mud becomes very slippery. You will enjoy this road with its amazing views.…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Engineer Pass

This trail is one portion of the Alpine Loop. There is something for all levels and a lot of unique historical sights to see. When you reach the east side, you'll follow Henson Creek. This…
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Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Stony Pass

Stony Pass will take you from Silverton to Highway 149. The Jeep trail is relatively easy, but it is 38 miles long and the section from Kite Lake to the Rio Grande Reservoir (10 miles)…
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Total Miles
36.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

NF 520 - Rio Grande Reservoir & Headwaters

This trail takes you up along the Rio Grande past its reservoir to the headwaters. There is beautiful scenery, campsites along the river and some of the best trout fishing to be had. It runs…
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Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pool Table Road

Pool Table Road goes to the Wheeler Geographic area, one of two places in Colorado that have Hoodoos. It is a long winding road, about 1/2 of it is annoyingly bumpy but drivable in an…
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Total Miles
25.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Wheeler Geologic - via Alder Creek (FS610)

Plan for a long and scenic day, or camp and make it an overnight or more. You can exit by Pool Table Road if you wish. There are no particular obstacles but a varying surface…
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Total Miles
25.6
Tech Rating
5 Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa

Into the Forest We Go

The road leading up to this trail is seasonal, specifically once you reach the National Forest line - no motorized vehicles during the winter/spring months. It's an easy dirt road that climbs 1,000' in elevation,…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Alpine Plateau Road

Turning off from the main highway, there are about 8 miles of private land you have to get through before reaching BLM. At about mile 7 is a seasonal closure gate: "From December 1 to…
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Total Miles
15
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Wheeler Geologic - via Pool Table Road (FS600)

Plan for a long and scenic day or camp and make it an overnight or more. Exit by Alder Creek if you want to add hours and difficulty. There are no particular obstacles but a…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Middle Blue Creek

This short, quick little trail is only 2 miles long and leads to a dead-end overlook up on the hillside. The overlook views are not the most spectacular by any means, but it's a nice…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Nellie Creek Road

Nellie Creek Road is a rough and extremely narrow road normally used to access the Uncompahgre Peak Trailhead. There are numerous waterfalls and creek crossings. There are a few dispersed camping sites suitable for tent…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Lost Trail Road

Lost Trail is a 50" trail more suited for dirt bikes than 50" vehicles. It is a connector between Cinnamon Pass (part of the Alpine Loop) and Stoney Pass via the interesting ghost town of…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa