Not all trails need to be difficult Jeep trails! This is a pleasant drive over a historic pass, through a large park and a bunch of forests, and into the town of Pitkin. Old Monarch… Learn more about Old Monarch Pass
Total Miles
50.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Hancock Pass
This trail connects St. Elmo to Pitkin by way of 12,140-foot Hancock Pass. After taking in the views, descend to Brittle Silver Basin and on through to Pitkin and a long drive back to Highway… Learn more about Hancock Pass
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Fairview
Fairview is a fun single-track trail in the Gunnison National Forest that side-hills for 3 miles at the edge of the timberline at around 11,500 feet elevation. It dips in and out of the trees… Learn more about Fairview
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Scenic Cumberland Pass
Take this scenic trail parallel to Cumberland pass. These old mining roads take you to some historical sights, and an incredible 360-degree view at the peak of Napoleon Mountain. Feel free to explore more of… Learn more about Scenic Cumberland Pass
Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Fossil Ridge
Fossil Ridge is an epic single-track trail near the towns of Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado, that is full of rock problems, creek crossings, and scenic meadows, and even has a spur trail to Boulder… Learn more about Fossil Ridge
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Gold Creek (South)
This 2.3-mile intermediate/advanced single-track trail is a very rocky and rooty climb from south to north, gaining 1,300 feet from bottom to top. On the south side, it starts off of the jeep road (Gold… Learn more about Gold Creek (South)
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Napoleon Pass
Climb along Continental Divide with 12,000-foot views at Napoleon Pass. You'll cross several creeks, so expect to get muddy. Take time to explore Tincup Cemetery and the old Gold Cup Mine. This route may close… Learn more about Napoleon Pass
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
South Quartz
South Quartz Trail is a very challenging trail if ridden in the uphill direction (west to east) that is a 7 difficulty, and is even harder if it's muddy out. It's much easier if ridden… Learn more about South Quartz
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Willow Mine Trail
This short single track in the Gunnison National Forest is accessed from the south off of a very steep jeep road (Willow Creek Mine Road). The 1-mile trail meanders through the pine tree forest, but… Learn more about Willow Mine Trail
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Cameron Gulch
Cameron Gulch is a very rocky single track between Pitkin and Taylor Park in the Gunnison National Forest. It is full of really steep climbs that are full of roots and rocks. The trail is… Learn more about Cameron Gulch
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Gold Creek (North)
This 4-mile challenging dirt bike trail is full of rock sections, shelfy narrow sections, roots, and steep hill climbs and descents. If riding north to south, you will gain 1,500 feet over 4 miles, and… Learn more about Gold Creek (North)
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Horseshoe
Horseshoe Trail has the reputation of being one of the hardest trails in Colorado. Ride this one for 6 miles and 3,500 feet elevation gain of unrelenting rocks and arm-pumping climbs. It starts and ends… Learn more about Horseshoe
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
9
Difficult
Best Time
Fa / Su
Alpine Tunnel
The Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. At an altitude of 11,523 feet, it was the first tunnel to be built through the Continental Divide. The Denver, South Park and… Learn more about Alpine Tunnel
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Williams Pass Trail
Williams Pass is now open for the first time in several years from the East side (leaving on Hancock Pass from St Elmo), although you will actually arrive at the west side of the tunnel.… Learn more about Williams Pass Trail
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Tincup Pass, St. Elmo
Tour historic mountain towns on this beautiful high-mountain pass. Visit St. Elmo, a popular Colorado ghost town with a few businesses, including an ATV rental. Tincup is a cute town with lots of historical buildings.… Learn more about Tincup Pass, St. Elmo
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Tomichi Pass
Tomichi Pass divides Middle Quartz Creek to the north from Tomichi Creek to the south. From Brittle Silver Basin at the north end, you reach the top of Tomichi Pass quickly. The 4WD road comes… Learn more about Tomichi Pass
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cameron Creek
Nice start, as the trail is sandy rolling hills that are lots of fun. Great views of Union Park. The right turn along Cameron Creek begins as rocky and then becomes more difficult. The trail… Learn more about Cameron Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Quakey Mountain
This 3.7-mile single track is mostly a rocky trail through a forest of tall pine trees near Sargents, Colorado. The north end starts out with a lot of small loose jagged rocks covering the surface… Learn more about Quakey Mountain
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Slaughter House Gulch
This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations… Learn more about Slaughter House Gulch
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Slaughterhouse Gulch
This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations… Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cross Mountain
After a lazy ride through a beautiful Union Park, this trail is quite a bit more challenging and takes you up an unrelenting climb of loose rocks to the top of Cross Mountain. At almost… Learn more about Cross Mountain
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Tin Cup Lily Pond
This is a very, short trail to a small, picturesque, serene lily pond. It has beautiful white and yellow lilies. The Tin Cup Lily Pond has a gorgeous backdrop of mountains including Cumberland Pass. It… Learn more about Tin Cup Lily Pond
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Tin Cup Lily Pond Loop
The Tin Cup Lily Pond Loop Trail continues past the picturesque Tin Cup Lily Pond and winds through the forest until it reaches the edge of Willow Creek. It leaves Willow Creek and circles back… Learn more about Tin Cup Lily Pond Loop
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Union Park
This trail is easy and relaxing the entire way. The trail starts at the Taylor Park Trading Post. Proceed over the metal bridge to the south, or in a vehicle, take the paved road, head… Learn more about Union Park
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pomeroy Lake - FS 297
This is a spur off the popular Hancock Pass, before the town of Hancock. This trail will take you past the Mary Murphy tram towers to some mining structures at the trams lower and midpoint… Learn more about Pomeroy Lake - FS 297
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Red Buck Mine
This is a short, easy trail to see the ruins of the Red Buck Mine. It was part of the Columbine Mining Complex. There is a descriptive placard of the complex on the first cabin.… Learn more about Red Buck Mine
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
South Cottonwood Road CR 344
South Cottonwood Road is a maintained county road that leads to the popular Cottonwood Lake and the Cottonwood Lake Campground and Cabins. The road follows South Cottonwood Creek past the campgrounds then narrows and becomes… Learn more about South Cottonwood Road CR 344
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Iron Chest Mine
Very challenging trail, but a classic favorite with outstanding views at the top. Explore Iron Chest Mine and Ghost House. Obey all signs and do not enter any structures. Following the rules will keep this… Learn more about Iron Chest Mine
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Billings Lake
This is a very bumpy and rocky road, so those with stock vehicles should be cautioned. You will stay mostly in the trees until the North Fork Reservoir. The final stretch of road is only… Learn more about Billings Lake
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pride of the West Tunnel
This has to be the best mine portal ever! Fantastic granite stonework with a capstone inscribed "Pride of the West 1880". A two-story hotel was beside the tunnel when it was in operation.Follow the North… Learn more about Pride of the West Tunnel
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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