Dirt Bike Trails
Near Rifle, Colorado

This is part of a designated OHV area often called Hubbard Mesa or JQS nestled below the Roan Plateau and north of the town of Rifle. Rifle rides most of the year save for heavy rains and snow that turn the adobe clay into mud. Summers are pretty warm so early morning/late evenings are ideal. Loop 3...
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Rifle West is a much more difficult route than the others connected to it. It has tight turns, is very rocky, and has a few dry creek beds to cross. A few steep, rocky climbs near the top have loose rocks and pass through narrow sections of trees. 4WD and low range are needed. The route was complet...
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This route takes you into the White River Plateau area near Rifle Gap State Park. It is a steep, rocky climb with boulders and ledges. Most of the route is narrow but has spots that widen out. This is on BLM land and has several camping spots along the way. At the top, there is a great view of Rifle...
Learn more about Rifle East

This is an out-and-back route that leads you to an overlook on the east side. It is a dirt road with rocky and rutted areas. On the east end of the route is a bigger turnaround area. Do not try to take the trails going left or right; there are dead ends with no place to turn around, and it can be ve...
Learn more about Cedar Mountain East

Rifle Loop is at the top of the White Mountain Plateau area. The south portion of the route is easy with few rocky areas and steeper on the east side. The north portion has a narrow off-camber section that is rocky but easy overall. You will have 360-degree views of the surrounding area, and it is w...
Learn more about Rifle Loop

Cedar Mountain West is rocky and narrow, leading you down towards Rifle East Trail. There are dirt portions of the trail that can be muddy after rain. Along this route, there are great views of the area as well as dispersed camping spots. Most stock 4WD vehicles will have no issues with this route.
Learn more about Cedar Mountain West

This route climbs from Rifle Mountain Park into the broader White River Plateau, providing easy access to a vast network of roads and trails throughout the area. Numerous dispersed campsites can be found along the route, making it an excellent choice for those looking to establish a base camp while ...
Learn more about Coulter Mesa Road

Hay Flat is a rugged backcountry road that stays rocky throughout, with 5,643 steep dirt speedhump-like features—especially concentrated on the north 2/3 of the trail—breaking up the flow. Some of these humps are steep and could pose a problem for longer wheel-based vehicles. The trail includes stee...
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This route climbs from the western side of the White River Plateau through dense forests of aspen and pine, offering a scenic drive beneath a beautiful mountain canopy. The trail is fairly rocky in places, requiring moderate clearance and careful driving, but there are no major technical obstacles. ...
Learn more about Little Box Road

This is an easy route at higher elevation that takes you through open meadows and aspen groves. Most vehicles will not have an issue, but higher clearance is recommended for rutted and rocky areas. There are plenty of dispersed camping areas along the route and opportunities to see fall colors and s...
Learn more about FS 211

This is an out-and-back trail for larger vehicles. The first portion of the trail is a dirt road in an open meadow with great views and plenty of aspen trees. Towards the north end, you enter a very tight section in the trees with steep downhills and tight turns. At the very end is a turnaround area...
Learn more about Wells Ridge Road

This route winds through beautiful wildflower-filled meadows, passes a small pond rich with wildlife activity, and ends at a secluded campsite tucked away from the more heavily used areas. Animal tracks and other signs are common throughout the route, adding to the sense of remoteness and natural be...
Learn more about No Name Spur

The trail is rocky and can be muddy in places after wet weather. The trail travels through open meadows and some areas of forest with some nice views. Would not recommend this trail for someone who does not have a modified vehicle as there is a rock obstacle near the junction of the Adams Lake trail...
Learn more about Burnt Mountain Road - FR651

This route branches off the main Clinetop Road and leads to a secluded campsite tucked among the trees, offering a quieter alternative to the area's more popular camping spots. Along the way, the trail passes through beautiful meadows filled with seasonal wildflowers, adding to the scenic appeal of ...
Learn more about Buttermilk Road

This is a dirt and rock road that connects FS 211 to Miller Creek Loop. Expect a few ruts along the route, but overall the drive is easy. The road winds through open meadows and aspen groves, offering plenty of wildflowers, views of the mountains in the area, and excellent opportunities to see fall ...
Learn more about Four Mile

This trail ascends Clark Ridge through expansive meadows filled with vibrant wildflowers, offering stunning views of distant mountain ranges and rolling hills along the way. The scenery is exceptional throughout the route, making it a rewarding drive during the summer flowering season. The trail is ...
Learn more about Clark Ridge

This route connects Clinetop Road with Burnt Mountain Road, providing an easier alternative for reaching the latter trail. Along the way, travelers are treated to beautiful views of sweeping mountain meadows as the road weaves in and out of the treeline. While there are no significant obstacles or t...
Learn more about Cattle Guard Road

Mostly 50" track with several creek crossings, steep climbs, and descents. This trail winds through Aspen and Spruce forest before traveling across the Grand Mesa. There are cattle grazing, deer, elk, bears, and moose to watch out for. Start at Vega State Park in the OHV parking lot. Go up Park Cree...
Learn more about Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop

This loop offers an easy to moderate mix of terrain with great vistas, aspen groves, moderate stream crossings, and wildlife. A Colorado state park pass will be needed to enter Vega State Park which gives you access to a parking lot for OHVs at the south end. From here, you head up the backside of ...
Learn more about Park Creek/Salt Creek Loop

Porter Mountain is located on the east side of Grand Mesa, the largest mesa in the world. This ATV trail winds its way up the mountain and has a fantastic 270° view of the surrounding area. The southern edge of the peak is a cliff, which leads to great prominence and exposure. Access to the trail ca...
Learn more about Porter Mountain - FS 534

Rifle West is a much more difficult route than the others connected to it. It has tight turns, is very rocky, and has a few dry creek beds to cross. A few steep, rocky climbs near the top have loose rocks and pass through narrow sections of trees. 4WD and low range are needed. The route was complet...
Learn more about Rifle West

This route takes you into the White River Plateau area near Rifle Gap State Park. It is a steep, rocky climb with boulders and ledges. Most of the route is narrow but has spots that widen out. This is on BLM land and has several camping spots along the way. At the top, there is a great view of Rifle...
Learn more about Rifle East

This is an out-and-back route that leads you to an overlook on the east side. It is a dirt road with rocky and rutted areas. On the east end of the route is a bigger turnaround area. Do not try to take the trails going left or right; there are dead ends with no place to turn around, and it can be ve...
Learn more about Cedar Mountain East

Rifle Loop is at the top of the White Mountain Plateau area. The south portion of the route is easy with few rocky areas and steeper on the east side. The north portion has a narrow off-camber section that is rocky but easy overall. You will have 360-degree views of the surrounding area, and it is w...
Learn more about Rifle Loop

Rifle West is a much more difficult route than the others connected to it. It has tight turns, is very rocky, and has a few dry creek beds to cross. A few steep, rocky climbs near the top have loose rocks and pass through narrow sections of trees. 4WD and low range are needed. The route was complet...
Learn more about Rifle West

This route takes you into the White River Plateau area near Rifle Gap State Park. It is a steep, rocky climb with boulders and ledges. Most of the route is narrow but has spots that widen out. This is on BLM land and has several camping spots along the way. At the top, there is a great view of Rifle...
Learn more about Rifle East

This is an out-and-back route that leads you to an overlook on the east side. It is a dirt road with rocky and rutted areas. On the east end of the route is a bigger turnaround area. Do not try to take the trails going left or right; there are dead ends with no place to turn around, and it can be ve...
Learn more about Cedar Mountain East

Rifle Loop is at the top of the White Mountain Plateau area. The south portion of the route is easy with few rocky areas and steeper on the east side. The north portion has a narrow off-camber section that is rocky but easy overall. You will have 360-degree views of the surrounding area, and it is w...
Learn more about Rifle Loop