Dirt Bike Trails
Near Leadville North, Colorado

Mount Zion is an exceptional route for intermediate four-wheel-drive enthusiasts looking to experience high-altitude Colorado vistas without extreme difficulty. Spanning roughly 6.4 miles north of Leadville, this trail climbs from 9,966 feet to a peak elevation of 12,311 feet near Buckeye Peak, deli...
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Sugarloaf Mountain Road should be called Power Line Road, as you can see or hear buzzing power lines most of the way. Accessed either from Hagerman Pass in the west or from County Road 5A in the east, this trail has just enough interesting features to keep things fun. When starting in the east, publ...
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This route climbs along the north side of Turquoise Lake to the trailhead for Bear Lake. The road winds through dense pine forests, providing a quiet and scenic drive with occasional views of the surrounding mountain peaks through the trees. Numerous dispersed campsites are scattered throughout the ...
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This is a fantastic day of Jeeping southeast of Leadville! You will visit part of the historic mining area above Leadville, view numerous old mine buildings, experience two areas of high alpine Jeeping and pass by Empire Reservoir. Start on the Mosquito Pass Road above Leadville. This Jeep trail wil...
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Birdseye Gulch is a side trip of Mosquito Pass with a reputation for a section of unruly mud bogs. The bogs used to be impassable, but recent repairs by the local 4WD community have made them driveable, but still very challenging. Wave to the tourist train that comes through occasionally. There is a...
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Mosquito Pass is an iconic, moderately challenging high-altitude trail perfect for intermediate offroaders looking to traverse the highest continuous pass in the United States. Climbing to an elevation of 13,185 feet, this 10.7-mile point-to-point route connects Leadville and Alma, offering stunning...
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Hagerman Pass Road (Forest Road 105) navigates a rough and rocky route across the Continental Divide at nearly 12,000 feet elevation. The trail is consistently bumpy, with frequent washouts, potholes, and uneven sections that demand a steady, attentive drive. A short ridgeline near the summit featur...
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This Forest Service (705) road highly recommends a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. From both entrances, the road starts relatively easy and smooth. However, as you get closer to the middle of the trail, conditions change a little bit, with steep descents and climbs, exposed roots, and large rocks along ...
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South Mosquito Road is the other route below Mosquito Pass to the London Mine, versus the New London Mine on the better-known Mosquito Pass. Numerous other named mines are in the basin. The road is open only one day per year (the last Sunday in July) for spectators to view the Fairplay Burro Days ...
Learn more about South Mosquito Road FS 696

This trail sits between Mount Massive and Mount Elbert and takes you to a really well preserved mill structure. The terrain is impressive and so are the views. The first section is popular with hikers, so please use caution.
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Chalk Mountain is an ideal high-altitude trek for intermediate offroaders seeking panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains without a grueling all-day journey. This short but scenic 3.2-mile trail starts just north of Leadville at an elevation of 10,572 feet and climbs steadily up to a flat tundra summ...
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This is an easy offshoot of the popular Mosquito Pass Trail. It takes you up to an old mine up on the hill. Make sure to mind the old mine equipment. There's also a small glacier pond near the top. No fish can be found in this pond, but it's fun to check out. Up on the hill, you can also spot an old...
Learn more about Baltic Mine Trail

Trail is an offshoot of the popular Mosquito Pass trail. It takes you past Oliver Twist Lake. It's a natural glacier lake that you can actually catch some trout at if you're lucky. The trail can definitely hold snow late into the year, most likely will be covered in snow until June. The trail itself...
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This trail runs parallel to the Arkansas River and is a popular spot for fishing or just an afternoon in the water. Behind it lies Highway 24, which connects Leadville and Buena Vista. From this trail, you can see stunning views of the Mosquito Mountain Range and the Mount Massive Wilderness and enj...
Learn more about Old Stagecoach Road

This trail ascends from near Leadville, through BLM land, and into the San Isabel National Forest. Along the way, there are plenty of rarely-used dispersed camping sites, as well as gorgeous views of the Mount Massive Wilderness, Twin Lakes, and the entire Sawatch Range. The beginning of this trail ...
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The trail accessed numerous dispersed camping sites, skirting the edge of a 400-foot rise above Twin Lakes with expansive views of the surrounding mountain peaks. The area is mostly pine trees mixed with aspens and is heavily used for dispersed camping. There are many short spur trails off the main ...
Learn more about Twin Lakes Dispersed Camping Area - FR 125.D

This is just a nice, easy, scenic backway from Camp Hale to Highway 24, offering nice views of the Camp Hale valley. Most vehicles should do fine. If there's snow, it could get a little slick and there could be some deep puddles or rough washboards with a lot of traffic.
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Lilly Pond Road starts in a very congested area of campsites, then traverses private property before reentering the national forest. The trail is easy with a few rutted sections and tight switchbacks as you work your way higher up to panoramic views of the Twin Lakes and Mount Elbert Forebay. The tr...
Learn more about Lilly Pond Road

This is a one-lane road that starts fairly easy but becomes progressively more difficult as you wind through the beautiful aspen forest above Twin Lakes. Along the trail, there are several dispersed camping sites, some with spectacular views of the Twin Lakes valley. Mount Elbert Road ends at the M...
Learn more about Mount Elbert East Ridge

Starting from the Buckskin Road side is easy but will require 4-wheel drive. The road travels up through Pine Forest where the road is gravel turning into a more rocky road as you reach timberline, with a few steeper sections with loose rock. You can also reach Loveland Road from the Mosquito Pass R...
Learn more about Loveland Road - FS 192/450

Mount Zion is an exceptional route for intermediate four-wheel-drive enthusiasts looking to experience high-altitude Colorado vistas without extreme difficulty. Spanning roughly 6.4 miles north of Leadville, this trail climbs from 9,966 feet to a peak elevation of 12,311 feet near Buckeye Peak, deli...
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Sugarloaf Mountain Road should be called Power Line Road, as you can see or hear buzzing power lines most of the way. Accessed either from Hagerman Pass in the west or from County Road 5A in the east, this trail has just enough interesting features to keep things fun. When starting in the east, publ...
Learn more about Sugarloaf Mountain Road

This route climbs along the north side of Turquoise Lake to the trailhead for Bear Lake. The road winds through dense pine forests, providing a quiet and scenic drive with occasional views of the surrounding mountain peaks through the trees. Numerous dispersed campsites are scattered throughout the ...
Learn more about Bear Lake Road

This is a fantastic day of Jeeping southeast of Leadville! You will visit part of the historic mining area above Leadville, view numerous old mine buildings, experience two areas of high alpine Jeeping and pass by Empire Reservoir. Start on the Mosquito Pass Road above Leadville. This Jeep trail wil...
Learn more about Leadville Southeast

Mount Zion is an exceptional route for intermediate four-wheel-drive enthusiasts looking to experience high-altitude Colorado vistas without extreme difficulty. Spanning roughly 6.4 miles north of Leadville, this trail climbs from 9,966 feet to a peak elevation of 12,311 feet near Buckeye Peak, deli...
Learn more about Mount Zion

Sugarloaf Mountain Road should be called Power Line Road, as you can see or hear buzzing power lines most of the way. Accessed either from Hagerman Pass in the west or from County Road 5A in the east, this trail has just enough interesting features to keep things fun. When starting in the east, publ...
Learn more about Sugarloaf Mountain Road

This route climbs along the north side of Turquoise Lake to the trailhead for Bear Lake. The road winds through dense pine forests, providing a quiet and scenic drive with occasional views of the surrounding mountain peaks through the trees. Numerous dispersed campsites are scattered throughout the ...
Learn more about Bear Lake Road

This is a fantastic day of Jeeping southeast of Leadville! You will visit part of the historic mining area above Leadville, view numerous old mine buildings, experience two areas of high alpine Jeeping and pass by Empire Reservoir. Start on the Mosquito Pass Road above Leadville. This Jeep trail wil...
Learn more about Leadville Southeast