Dirt Bike Trails
Near De Beque, Colorado

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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Dry Fork Trail is a straightforward drive with no major obstacles, making it approachable for most vehicles with moderate clearance. The road is primarily dirt, with only a few mild hills, light erosion, and occasional ruts to keep drivers attentive. Its easy nature makes it a scenic route rather th...
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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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Close to Grand Junction, Coal Canyon provides easy access to multi-use recreation. This route begins in a wash and climbs to an overlook of Palisade. The trail continues in the wash, which gets narrower and eventually stops. Camping available. Please stay on trail and be respectful of hikers, horseb...
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This is a short, but very fun trail for all OHVs up the back of South Shale Ridge. Start with an easy climb, then drop down to Dry Fork. There are great lookout spots and option to connect to Dry Fork trail, as well as the loop to Hunter Canyon Overlook. Limited parking. Open all year, but may close...
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The route to Monument Rocks begins wide and open, gradually narrowing as it winds deeper into the backcountry. Drivers will encounter exposed rock sections, ruts, and eroded hills, with the terrain becoming more rugged as the trail progresses. The landscape is defined by canyons and steep-sided feat...
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This is a good option for connecting Mesa County Roads 25 and 27 1/4 as opposed to backtracking entirely to town. There are other routes in the vicinity to explore, though most either dead end or simply disappear in the cliffs. This is route is mostly easy, flat dirt road, with only a few instances ...
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Cloud City is a short trail in the North Fruita Desert that can be ridden as part of a bigger day loop with Cicada, Sky Walker, and Sarlacc. It meanders through low grass in a burn area for about 3 miles. The trail is smooth dirt with very few rocks and no significant obstacles. It is an easy and fu...
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A great route for OHV and dispersed camping access in the Grand Junction area. Mostly loose gravel, though the later portion of the trail gets slightly more demanding with larger rocks, ruts, and washes. The road Y's approximately 3.7 miles in, stay left to continue this route;the Right will lead yo...
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Cicada is a short trail in the North Fruita Desert trail system that is mostly fast and scenic. It winds along several ridge lines in a burn area, through sagebrush, and has 4 or 5 road crossings. This trail is very similar to Cloud City, except slightly more tight and winding, and with slightly mor...
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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 ...
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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...
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Embark on the breathtaking and highly versatile CR 2/10, a dynamic 3.9-mile connector trail that seamlessly links maintained county roads to the expansive, rugged BLM backcountry. The adventure begins directly off County Road 21, featuring a generous, sprawling parking area easily capable of accommo...
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The Sarlacc is a fun and scenic single track in the North Fruita Desert. The trail is fast and flowy and mostly on smooth dirt on top of a rocky ridgeline overlooking the Fruita Valley. The trail is mostly south-facing, so could be drier than some of the other surrounding trails after rain or snow, ...
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Skywalker is a single-track trail in the north Fruita desert. The west side of the trail begins at the end of the neighboring Sarlacc Trail. The trail can be accessed from Sarlacc or a small parking area off County Road V 8/10. From west to east, the trail begins with a fun descent as you work your ...
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This sandy wash has fast tight banked turns and is a fun place to warm up before heading to other nearby trails. The wash is the first 1/4 of the loop with the remainder 6.5 miles on a double track that allows you to twist and turn your way back to the start.The access point off of 25 Road is les...
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Embark on the breathtakingly scenic and delightfully accessible BLM 195, a 5.6-mile dirt trail that perfectly accommodates hikers, horseback riders, bicyclists, ATVs, side-by-sides, and all street-legal vehicles. From the very beginning, the route treats adventurers to wide-open, sun-drenched terrai...
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A good resource for dispersed camping in the Grand Junction Area. There is a vast network of offshoots and alternate routes in this BLM area. Monitoring weather conditions prior to arrival is recommended. Use previously disturbed areas only. Pack out what you pack in. High clearance is recommended t...
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The Greenwood Trail is a fun trail that begins near the Battlement Lakes. The trail is generally easy going as it alternates between woods and meadows. This trail lacks any significant features, but has four fairly rocky and moderately steep grades. There are a few shallow stream crossings. Obstacle...
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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 ...
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

Dry Fork Trail is a straightforward drive with no major obstacles, making it approachable for most vehicles with moderate clearance. The road is primarily dirt, with only a few mild hills, light erosion, and occasional ruts to keep drivers attentive. Its easy nature makes it a scenic route rather th...
Learn more about Dry Fork

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...
Learn more about BLM 282

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

Dry Fork Trail is a straightforward drive with no major obstacles, making it approachable for most vehicles with moderate clearance. The road is primarily dirt, with only a few mild hills, light erosion, and occasional ruts to keep drivers attentive. Its easy nature makes it a scenic route rather th...
Learn more about Dry Fork

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...
Learn more about BLM 282