Dirt Bike Trails
Near Hartsel, Colorado

Salt Creek Road is directly accessed from Highway 285. It is a 2-way gravel road that partially follows Salt Creek, until the Y where it turns toward the wilderness area and becomes a single-lane, very rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites ar...
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Ponderosa Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, slight off-camber sections, and two small water crossings that can become deeper during spring runoff. High clearance is recommended, especially in the spring. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Buffalo Peak, and cell service is ...
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Turn Gulch Road (FS 238 1a or Park County 23) serves as an unpaved alternative to Park County 77 connecting US24 to the Tarryall Reservoir. This is a mild dirt/sand road suitable for larger trailers and offers numerous dispersed camping options as well as a number of side trails to explore. There ar...
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The Steele Road leaves County Road 23 at its north end and crosses an open area of rolling hills with distant views of the Mosquito Mountain Range to the west. The road is a two-track natural surface, mainly dirt, with a few scattered rocks in the road. Cell service is limited along the route. In th...
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Arrowhead Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, passable by most vehicles. After precipitation, you may encounter mud pits. Along the way, you'll enjoy sweeping views of Antero Reservoir and the surrounding Valley, and cell service is available throughout the route. There are several disp...
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Pony Creek Road is a hard-packed dirt road with several deeply rutted sections. There is also an off-camber, sandy section that requires careful maneuvering to avoid downed trees. Because this route passes through a burn scar, washouts and fallen trees are common, especially after storms. High-clear...
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Buffalo Peaks Road - 431 is an easy, scenic dirt route perfect for all vehicle types, offering a gentle drive through open meadows, vibrant aspen groves, and a historic burn scar area. Running for nearly three miles, this trail starts right off US Highway 285, climbing from 9,125 feet up to 9,577 fe...
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This road is rougher than Buffalo Peaks Road. High clearance vehicle is recommended. The route takes you through pine forests, aspen groves, and open meadows. There are a few remote camping areas, one by Tumble Creek at the north end of the road. Seasonal closure for wildlife habitat from January 1 ...
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This is an easy road for all types of vehicles, mostly through open meadows. It can get muddy after a rain storm which can be an issue for passenger cars. This is the main road to a trailhead into Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. The road gets rougher at the intersection of Buffalo Peaks Road FR 431 and B...
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La Salle Pass is a rugged off-road trail with distinct variations between the east and west sections. The eastern portion is rougher, featuring two particularly tricky spots that act as minor “obstacles.” Drivers will encounter rocky terrain, dips, humps, and rolling hills that demand careful line s...
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This trail takes you through mostly aspen groves, open areas, and some of the burn scars of a wildfire in 2018. The trail can be tricky in wintertime due to some semi-steep sections, and drifting snow in open areas. There are no water crossings. In the summer time road is easy. The trail follows Sal...
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The trail now begins at the north end of Chubb Park along Forest Service Road 309, as the former access from FS 309 and FS 311 via FS 309A has been closed. There is one designated camping area within the first quarter mile that is accessible for trailers. Beyond this point, the trail is an out-and-b...
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Browns & Breakneck is an exceptional high-elevation loop for scenic-minded offroaders seeking stunning alpine vistas and beautiful aspen groves near Fairplay, Colorado. Starting about five miles south of Fairplay off US Highway 285, this 17-mile route offers a moderate four-wheel-drive challenge wit...
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Bear Gulch Road - 158 is a scenic, moderately challenging 2.45-mile mountain route ideal for four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes looking to explore the dense pine forests and scenic aspen groves of Colorado's high country. Starting at a high elevation of 10,412 feet near Jones Hill, the ...
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Windy is an easy, highly accessible off-road route in the Tarryall Reservoir trail network that serves as an excellent gateway for families, OHV enthusiasts, and campers looking for expansive space and scenic views. Spanning approximately 2.7 miles with elevations ranging from 9,020 feet to 9,551 fe...
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39 Mile Mountain Road is an approachable yet scenic route perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance rigs, and SxSs looking to explore Colorado's beautiful high-country terrain. Spanning approximately 5.4 miles, this point-to-point trail winds through a mix of open meadows and dense...
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Pony Creek Road is a short connector road comprised of hard-packed dirt with several rutted sections. After precipitation, you can expect several mud pits. High-clearance 4x4 vehicles are recommended. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of the Tarryall Mountains. Camping is allowed along this route, t...
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Fun trail to ride while exploring the middle of the Tarryall Reservoir trail network. Skinny is in excellent connection between Packer Gulch, West Packer, Schoolmarm, Windy, and Paige. Skinny offers open fields, thick pines, and tall aspens to ride through. Limited dispersed camping on Skinny but if...
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This trail connects Chubb Park Ranch State Wildlife Area to the Fourmile recreation area. The trail is mostly dirt with small rocks, making it completely passable by any vehicle and RV. Towards Highway 285, the trail is mostly open fields with lots of easy pull-offs. When passing Forest Service Road...
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The trail is located within the Pike National Forest and goes through sections of aspen and pine trees, but is mostly in open meadows. Some areas of the trail are rutted and shallow puddles with mud. The trail is accessible by 4WD and high-clearance 2WD vehicles. In wet conditions, 4WD may be requir...
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Salt Creek Road is directly accessed from Highway 285. It is a 2-way gravel road that partially follows Salt Creek, until the Y where it turns toward the wilderness area and becomes a single-lane, very rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites ar...
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Ponderosa Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, slight off-camber sections, and two small water crossings that can become deeper during spring runoff. High clearance is recommended, especially in the spring. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Buffalo Peak, and cell service is ...
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Turn Gulch Road (FS 238 1a or Park County 23) serves as an unpaved alternative to Park County 77 connecting US24 to the Tarryall Reservoir. This is a mild dirt/sand road suitable for larger trailers and offers numerous dispersed camping options as well as a number of side trails to explore. There ar...
Learn more about Turner Gulch Road

The Steele Road leaves County Road 23 at its north end and crosses an open area of rolling hills with distant views of the Mosquito Mountain Range to the west. The road is a two-track natural surface, mainly dirt, with a few scattered rocks in the road. Cell service is limited along the route. In th...
Learn more about Steele

Salt Creek Road is directly accessed from Highway 285. It is a 2-way gravel road that partially follows Salt Creek, until the Y where it turns toward the wilderness area and becomes a single-lane, very rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites ar...
Learn more about Salt Creek Road

Ponderosa Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, slight off-camber sections, and two small water crossings that can become deeper during spring runoff. High clearance is recommended, especially in the spring. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Buffalo Peak, and cell service is ...
Learn more about Ponderosa Road

Turn Gulch Road (FS 238 1a or Park County 23) serves as an unpaved alternative to Park County 77 connecting US24 to the Tarryall Reservoir. This is a mild dirt/sand road suitable for larger trailers and offers numerous dispersed camping options as well as a number of side trails to explore. There ar...
Learn more about Turner Gulch Road

The Steele Road leaves County Road 23 at its north end and crosses an open area of rolling hills with distant views of the Mosquito Mountain Range to the west. The road is a two-track natural surface, mainly dirt, with a few scattered rocks in the road. Cell service is limited along the route. In th...
Learn more about Steele