Dirt Bike Trails Near Manitou Springs, Colorado

Mount Rosa Road (FS 381) is a scenic 4-mile out-and-back trail in the Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, CO consisting of mostly rock, dry mud, and gravel. The trail consists of a couple of…
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As you start the trail, you'll pass through Frosty Park where you'll find some great camping spots. The trail ends just below Mt. Baldy and south of Almagre Mountain. You'll have to hike the rest…
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Frosty Park Road is a fun trail to use as an alternate exit after running Eagle Rock or Mount Baldy Trails, or on its own from Seven Lakes Road (FS 376). The trail winds through…
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This 2.1-mile point-to-point trail is great for the intermediate to advanced off-roader. Though rated as a 6 there are more difficult lines available that are rated 7 to 8. Several of the more difficult obstacles…
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The trail begins as you turn off of Seven Lakes Rd (376) and cross Boehmer Creek. Right at 1/4 mile into the trail, a small rock garden, that's usually wet, serves as an unofficial gatekeeper,…
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Saran Wrap Road (FS 370D) is a scenic loop trail consisting of mostly rock, dry mud and gravel in the Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, CO. The trail consists of a couple obstacles that…
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This loop is really fun to explore, with its side roads and narrow, twisty terrain. There is a great overlook above the Air Force Academy where you can relax and eat lunch. It is also…
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This out-and-back trail descends from Gold Camp Road into a peaceful, quiet valley with a small creek running alongside most of the way. There are occasional off-camber rocky sections, but nothing too challenging for those…
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Farish Road 309 is an easy-going forest service road that winds through dense pine forest and open mountain meadows on a well-maintained red dirt surface. This route is suitable for nearly any vehicle in dry…
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Farrish Memorial Road 312 is an easy forest service spur that winds through rolling pine forest and scattered aspens on a well-maintained red dirt surface. The route is beginner-friendly and suitable for most stock SUVs…
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This fun little cutoff route requires nothing more than a 4WD car to explore. As a scenic cutoff connecting Farrish Memorial Road and Beaver Creek Road, this trail allows for you to bypass the west…
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This great little trail offers much to explore. This trail branches off of Mt Herman Road and follows along the top of a ridge heading east. The majority of the trail is surrounded by a…
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The primary trail surface is decomposed granite with some dirt and persistent surface mud. The trail tends to hold standing water on the north end. There is a great, quiet, and scenic cutoff from Rampart…
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FS 948 is a narrower and more technical forest trail that weaves through dense pine forest with a mix of rutted climbs, exposed roots, tight turns, and off-camber sections. While the trail is still relatively…
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This is a spur road for camping, views, and wandering. Bring a lunch and stop here on your way to explore more of the Rampart Range. There are several large campsites that can accommodate multiple…
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FS 943 is a tighter forest trail with several rutted and washed-out sections that benefit from higher clearance vehicles, although most obstacles have easier bypass lines. The trail features loose dirt climbs, exposed roots, and…
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FS RD 941 is a moderate forest trail featuring narrow sections, tight turns, off-camber terrain, and occasional deep ruts that may challenge longer wheelbase vehicles. Expect light pin striping from overgrowth along the route, with…
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There is some good camping along this trail that takes you to upper Palmer Lake Reservoir. Unlicensed vehicles aren't permitted on the main routes, and there are very few side roads to explore. The top…
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FS 933 is a narrow forest trail that mixes smooth dirt sections with tighter technical features as you work deeper into the trees. Expect several hill climbs, off-camber sections, deep ruts, and a few "Humpty…
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This loop consists of Forest Service roads 323 and 324 which meet on the east side of the loop; the loop is continuous, and the numbers can be confusing. The trail surface is decomposed granite,…
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Upper Johnson Gulch Rd (FS300) is rated easy because most of the trail is made up of manageable dirt two-track with mild hill climbs, rolling humps, and only light rutting. A high-clearance 4x4 is still…
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FS 929 is an easy out-and-back forest trail with smooth dirt terrain, light roots, and minor ruts throughout the route. The trail winds through dense pine and aspen trees with a few tight sections, but…
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County Line Rd (FS324) is a lower-end moderate trail with mostly easy terrain but a few tighter and more technical sections mixed in. The route features narrow tree-lined areas where wider vehicles may need to…
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Access to this trail requires opening a gate--make sure to close it behind you to keep the area properly managed. The trail winds through a mix of pine and aspen forest before opening up into…
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Saylor Park Rd is a fairly easy trail best suited for high-clearance vehicles due to occasional uneven terrain and small ruts along the route. The trail offers excellent dispersed camping throughout the area and finishes…
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There are so many trails in this area, you could take a whole week and never run out of things to do. A lot of camping spots big enough for RVs and camp trailers are…
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Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you'll quickly encounter…
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Plum Creek is one of the many spurs off Rampart Range Road. The easy trail is a great place to camp with no reservations or fees. The nature of the trail is fairly close, so…
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Starting from County Road 79 (Spruce Dr), the trail meanders through the forest. There are many spur trails and interconnected trail systems that could make it easy to become disoriented, especially once you get into…
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This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of…
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