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
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
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… Learn more about NF 517
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1
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
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
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
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
Total Miles
1.6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alder Bench
The Alder Bench single-track starts on Alder Road, north of the town of South Fork, Colorado. It switchbacks up the mountain before connecting to the Palisade Trail, which can be an alternative way of accessing… Learn more about Alder Bench
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su
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
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… Learn more about Mill Creek Road
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Agua Ramon
The first 14 miles of this road are well maintained and well graded, but the last 2 miles are very rough with cobblestone. There are no obstacles, but good clearance will be necessary after mile… Learn more about Agua Ramon
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Palisade Trail
The Palisade Trail starts right off of Highway 149 north of the town of South Fork, Colorado. There is no staging area or anything, so you'll most likely need to be street-legal to access this… Learn more about Palisade Trail
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Park Creek Road-FR 380
Park Creek Road starts at Highway 160 to the north of Wolf Creek Pass. It takes you up 4,000 feet to an elevation of 11,627 feet. You will travel through Corral Park and then past… Learn more about Park Creek Road-FR 380
Total Miles
26.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baughman Cr
This is a long, out-and-back road that is well maintained and graded. It grants access to spurs that connect to other trails for ATV and motorcycles. There is some dispersed camping along the route. This… Learn more about Baughman Cr
Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lone Rock
This road is fun and takes you up a road with a stream in the middle of it; please drive slowly so as to not disrupt the road. Rocky in spots, and off camber in… Learn more about Lone Rock
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Cave Creek
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. The road can be tight in spots, and it will be muddy when wet, with some water puddles.… Learn more about Cave Creek