Dirt Bike Trails
Near Delta, Colorado

Alkali Basin Loop is a combination of the Alkali Basin Trail on the west and the Pipeline West Trail on the east. This allows for a through Jeep trail rather than an in-and-out. The namesake Alkali Basin is a nondescript basin shown in the photo. This trail crosses the opening, which probably is w...
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Denca Road is a highly scenic, moderately challenging 6.7-mile backcountry transit that begins directly off the main E 23 route. Welcoming a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts—including passenger cars, trucks, side-by-sides, and horseback riders—the trail kicks off at a convenient, medium-sized dir...
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Escalante Canyon is a beautifully scenic, highly accessible 6.7-mile route that begins immediately off the paved highway, welcoming off-road explorers with a massive, hard-packed dirt staging area easily capable of accommodating up to 60 vehicles and large trailers. This exceptionally smooth, recent...
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76 Road is a highly accessible and scenic 1.2-mile dirt trail that begins near a sprawling staging area close to the main entrance. Immediately along the start of the route, visitors will find a convenient campground. The early sections of this path are characterized by smooth, effortless travel con...
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Beginning directly off Route 737, Denca Road Spur A is a beautifully secluded, outback-style route open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, passenger cars, and side-by-sides. This highly scenic 3.1-mile path winds quietly through rolling desert hills dotted with sparse, fragrant brush and...
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Just outside of Delta Colorado, inside Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area you'll find a beat up gravel road that leads you down to the Gunnison river. Most SUV's and trucks will not have an issue navigating the narrow steep road down to the river floor. Once down on the river, you'll have a v...
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Just outside of Delta, Colorado, inside Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, you'll find an unmaintained jeep trail that leads you out onto a peninsula with spectacular views of the Gunnison Gorge. The trail overall is relatively easy to navigate with the occasional steep grade, loose rocks, a...
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Pick Ax Road boldly splits off from Grandma's Road, immediately plunging explorers into a dramatically scenic, rugged desert canyon environment heavily flanked by steep, imposing cliff walls. Maintaining a steady average speed of 7.3 mph, the early sections of this 2.3-mile route are relatively stra...
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Branching directly off the main Escalante Canyon route, Dry Mesa Road is an incredibly scenic, highly demanding 11.0-mile backcountry adventure that quickly separates casual drivers from serious off-roaders. This deeply immersive, technical trail kicks off almost immediately with a beautiful flowing...
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Grandma's Ride Road is a highly scenic, moderately technical 2.5-mile trail that embarks directly adjacent to a large, convenient staging area. Averaging a cautious 5.6 mph over roughly 27 minutes, the drive offers incredible, expansive 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding, dramatic desert ...
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E23 is a highly demanding, breathtakingly scenic 7.3-mile backcountry route that guarantees an intense off-road adventure right from the starting line. Sharing its initial entrance with the Dry Mesa trail, the journey immediately plunges vehicles into a flowing water crossing measuring up to 14 inch...
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Burch Loop kicks off precisely where Rusty Nail Road concludes, delivering a highly scenic, moderately fast-paced 3.5-mile adventure through the high desert. Traveling at an estimated average speed of 10.3 mph, the trail is well-known for offering exceptional, continuous panoramic views of the plung...
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Point Camp Trail is one of only a couple of single-track trails in the Grand Mesa National Forest near Grand Mesa, Colorado. This trail is 3.2 miles and mostly flat with only a couple hundred feet of elevation gain if riding north to south. It goes fast through a lot of meadows, where you'll likely ...
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Roat Cap Road is a thrilling, highly dynamic 6.6-mile expedition that continuously evolves from a scenic valley transit into a rigorous, high-exposure mountain ascent. The journey begins by weaving through striking canyon corridors that offer alternating, expansive views of the lower valleys. Early ...
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This well-established cutoff provides an alternative option from the Sidewinder Trail to the Smith Mountain Trail. Terrain is easy, but it offers different views to create more of a loop experience in this area. This trail and this area are very accessible, even during the winter months, and make fo...
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Serving as a direct continuation immediately following the challenging Tower Road, the scenic Ben Lowe Road (BLM 860) offers a captivating 5.0-mile journey deep into rugged canyon territory. Because this isolated trail mandates the completion of Tower Road first, travelers are rewarded with profound...
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Little Buck Road offers a delightfully short, exceptionally relaxed 2.5-mile journey through some of the area's most picturesque high-desert terrain. This highly accessible route gently meanders over firm dirt tracks and light rocky surfaces, remaining remarkably free of severe technical challenges....
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The 7-mile Red Rocks- Night Horse trail is technical in parts but also a very flowy trail that follows the Western Ridge above the Gunnison Gorge topping out at 7,088 feet with spectacular views of the Gunnison River and up into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The views along this tr...
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Smith Mountain is a fairly easy and enjoyable trail. BLM signs call it Smith Mountain Jeep Trail. Starting at the south end. this trail runs through the low country of Peach Valley then turns and climbs up to the west rim of the Gunnison Gorge. It then follows the rim for a distance then drops down...
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Wave-Eagle Loop is a short trail that begins in an ATV off-road area, climbs up, and follows a ridge with distant views of Gunnison Gorge, then returns to the ATV area. The Peach Valley Open OHV Area is part of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. Cross-country motorcycles and ATV riding a...
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Alkali Basin Loop is a combination of the Alkali Basin Trail on the west and the Pipeline West Trail on the east. This allows for a through Jeep trail rather than an in-and-out. The namesake Alkali Basin is a nondescript basin shown in the photo. This trail crosses the opening, which probably is w...
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Denca Road is a highly scenic, moderately challenging 6.7-mile backcountry transit that begins directly off the main E 23 route. Welcoming a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts—including passenger cars, trucks, side-by-sides, and horseback riders—the trail kicks off at a convenient, medium-sized dir...
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Escalante Canyon is a beautifully scenic, highly accessible 6.7-mile route that begins immediately off the paved highway, welcoming off-road explorers with a massive, hard-packed dirt staging area easily capable of accommodating up to 60 vehicles and large trailers. This exceptionally smooth, recent...
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76 Road is a highly accessible and scenic 1.2-mile dirt trail that begins near a sprawling staging area close to the main entrance. Immediately along the start of the route, visitors will find a convenient campground. The early sections of this path are characterized by smooth, effortless travel con...
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Alkali Basin Loop is a combination of the Alkali Basin Trail on the west and the Pipeline West Trail on the east. This allows for a through Jeep trail rather than an in-and-out. The namesake Alkali Basin is a nondescript basin shown in the photo. This trail crosses the opening, which probably is w...
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Denca Road is a highly scenic, moderately challenging 6.7-mile backcountry transit that begins directly off the main E 23 route. Welcoming a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts—including passenger cars, trucks, side-by-sides, and horseback riders—the trail kicks off at a convenient, medium-sized dir...
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Escalante Canyon is a beautifully scenic, highly accessible 6.7-mile route that begins immediately off the paved highway, welcoming off-road explorers with a massive, hard-packed dirt staging area easily capable of accommodating up to 60 vehicles and large trailers. This exceptionally smooth, recent...
Learn more about Escalante Canyon Road

76 Road is a highly accessible and scenic 1.2-mile dirt trail that begins near a sprawling staging area close to the main entrance. Immediately along the start of the route, visitors will find a convenient campground. The early sections of this path are characterized by smooth, effortless travel con...
Learn more about 76 Road