Dirt Bike Trails
Near Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Colorado

This is an extremely difficult trail full of challenges not for the faint of heart. It becomes more difficult yearly because it sees so much traffic. If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with great views and amazing obstacles.
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Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop is a challenging 12.8-mile trail designed for experienced off-roaders seeking steep climbs, technical rock obstacles, and high-alpine scenery. Starting near Downieville at an elevation of 8,151 feet, the route climbs a demanding 3,364 feet to a peak elevation of 10...
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Chinns Lake is an exceptional moderate offroad route perfect for intermediate drivers seeking stunning high-alpine views, rugged climbs, and pristine mountain lakes just a short drive from Denver. Stretching approximately 3.7 miles with a steep climb of over 1,500 feet, this trail takes adventurers ...
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Vehicle Requirements: High clearance 4WD with low-range capability is essential. Lockers are strongly recommended for boulder navigation. Minimum 33" tires advised. Critical Warnings: Single-lane only with extremely limited passing opportunities. No turnaround spots when approaching from south - com...
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A lot of people choose to spend a weekend playing around this area. There are a lot of different trails to try out as well as some interesting historical sites. The trail connects to Red Elephant Hill and Mill Creek Loop. ATVs and UTVs will especially enjoy this trail. There is a staging area at the...
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You will be at the top of the mountain, although you'll be able to see Republican Mountain, which is taller, further ahead. Some of the higher terrain in this area is actually private mining land. Be sure to stay on the legal route. The Scepire Mine is one of the best features of the trail and is lo...
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Drive along a mountain stream and enjoy the wildflowers as you travel to the amazing lake at the top of this trail. Camping is available in designated spots, with waterfalls and other lakes to hike to.
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Cascade Creek is a challenging 12.3-mile off-road loop near Idaho Springs and Georgetown designed for drivers seeking a journey through historic Colorado mining country. This route climbs from an elevation of 8,534 feet up to of 11,159 feet, offering breathtaking mountain views along a network of ba...
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Bellevue Mountain Drive is an easy gravel route that climbs through pine and aspen forest to a communications tower near the top. The main attraction is the broad mountain and valley views from the upper section. The road begins wide and smooth but narrows in places as it climbs. Full-size trucks an...
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Roy Smith Road is a varied mountain route through pine and aspen forest with occasional open views. The road is suitable for full-size trucks and SUVs but becomes narrow and rough in places. Expect short hill climbs, loose larger rocks, erosion, and several uneven humps and dips. Most obstacles are ...
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Virginia Canyon Road - FS 279 is another portion of the lower Virginia Canyon Road, broken up by Two Brothers Road; it gets a little confusing. This is an easy scenic drive through a quiet rural area with cabins, forest, and mountain views. The route can be driven point-to-point or combined with nea...
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Among the old mining trails stretching from Idaho Springs to Silver Plume, Bard Creek Road offers an enchanting journey through the region's history. As you traverse its bumpy climb, you'll uncover vestiges of Colorado's vibrant past, most notably, the Bard Creek Mine with its remarkably intact ore ...
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Cumberland Trail is moderate, with much of the trail being rocky and uneven. There are some patches of dirt and areas that open to meadows. Some areas are steep and very rocky with large rocks to traverse; a high clearance vehicle is recommended as there can be a bit of water, and there are parts le...
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Pewabic Mine Road is a varied mountain route that moves through dense forest, open meadows, and historic mining areas. The road is mostly smooth gravel with a few rougher, rockier sections. The route is generally wide and easy to follow, with no major obstacles in dry conditions. Drivers will pass o...
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Alps Hill Road is an easy gravel route winding through aspen groves, open meadows, and areas bordered by private property. The road is generally smooth and suitable for full-size vehicles, with only a few scattered rocky sections and no major obstacles in dry conditions. Stay on the established road...
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The easiest way to do this trail may be to take it from west to east. A GPS is handy, as it can be confusing to navigate the route. Another route option is to start through Cumberland Gulch. Open all year.
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Virginia Canyon Road 279 is a wide, generally well-maintained gravel road climbing above Idaho Springs. The route offers expansive views across the surrounding mountains and down toward town while passing through a mix of pine forest, exposed hillsides, and historic mining areas. Remnants of old woo...
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Get a great view of Georgetown below from this impressive trail. You can also see Mt. Evans on a clear day. Georgetown is a fun place to visit. Be aware that there is limited parking at the trailhead. This trail is open year-round, but avoid it if snow is present or after rain.
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Virginia Canyon Road is a simple dirt road with scenic views and lots of leftover mining equipment. While the road is generally plenty wide, there are occasionally times when you will share the road with mining company trucks hauling large vehicles and taking up space. This may require some maneuver...
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A short drive from the town of Empire and just down the road from the popular Bill Moore Lake Trail, Mad Creek is a great off-road trail that gets passed up by many off-roaders. Whether seeking quiet summer seclusion or deep tire-swallowing winter snow, don't let this trail fall off your radar. Alon...
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This is an extremely difficult trail full of challenges not for the faint of heart. It becomes more difficult yearly because it sees so much traffic. If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with great views and amazing obstacles.
Learn more about Spring Creek

Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop is a challenging 12.8-mile trail designed for experienced off-roaders seeking steep climbs, technical rock obstacles, and high-alpine scenery. Starting near Downieville at an elevation of 8,151 feet, the route climbs a demanding 3,364 feet to a peak elevation of 10...
Learn more about Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop

Chinns Lake is an exceptional moderate offroad route perfect for intermediate drivers seeking stunning high-alpine views, rugged climbs, and pristine mountain lakes just a short drive from Denver. Stretching approximately 3.7 miles with a steep climb of over 1,500 feet, this trail takes adventurers ...
Learn more about Chinns Lake

Vehicle Requirements: High clearance 4WD with low-range capability is essential. Lockers are strongly recommended for boulder navigation. Minimum 33" tires advised. Critical Warnings: Single-lane only with extremely limited passing opportunities. No turnaround spots when approaching from south - com...
Learn more about Chinook Road

This is an extremely difficult trail full of challenges not for the faint of heart. It becomes more difficult yearly because it sees so much traffic. If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with great views and amazing obstacles.
Learn more about Spring Creek

Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop is a challenging 12.8-mile trail designed for experienced off-roaders seeking steep climbs, technical rock obstacles, and high-alpine scenery. Starting near Downieville at an elevation of 8,151 feet, the route climbs a demanding 3,364 feet to a peak elevation of 10...
Learn more about Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop

Chinns Lake is an exceptional moderate offroad route perfect for intermediate drivers seeking stunning high-alpine views, rugged climbs, and pristine mountain lakes just a short drive from Denver. Stretching approximately 3.7 miles with a steep climb of over 1,500 feet, this trail takes adventurers ...
Learn more about Chinns Lake

Vehicle Requirements: High clearance 4WD with low-range capability is essential. Lockers are strongly recommended for boulder navigation. Minimum 33" tires advised. Critical Warnings: Single-lane only with extremely limited passing opportunities. No turnaround spots when approaching from south - com...
Learn more about Chinook Road