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… Learn more about Mill Creek Road
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… Learn more about Rat Creek Loop
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.… Learn more about La Garita Stock Driveway Trail
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… Learn more about Miners Creek Trail
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… Learn more about Snow Mesa Trail
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… Learn more about Historic Bachelor Loop Fr 503 - 504
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.… Learn more about Crystal Lake - NF 532-2A
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… Learn more about Middle Rat Creek Road - NF 504-1B
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… Learn more about NF 502-1 Phoenix Park Waterfall
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.… Learn more about Last Chance Mine
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… Learn more about East Willow Creek Road - NF 502
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… Learn more about Bristol Head - MF 532
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… Learn more about Miners Creek Road
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… Learn more about NF 517
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… Learn more about Shallow Creek - NF 508
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… Learn more about Dry Gulch
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… Learn more about Cinnamon Pass
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.… Learn more about Kezar Loop
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… Learn more about Engineer Pass
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)… Learn more about Stony Pass
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… Learn more about NF 520 - Rio Grande Reservoir & Headwaters
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… Learn more about Pool Table Road
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,… Learn more about Into the Forest We Go
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… Learn more about Alpine Plateau Road
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… Learn more about Middle Blue Creek
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… Learn more about Nellie Creek Road
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… Learn more about Lost Trail Road
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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