Dirt Bike Trails Near Salida, Colorado

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Aspen Ridge

Aspen Ridge is a well-known tourist trail, but this is not the tourist version. This version keeps the namesake Aspen Ridge in the middle of the run but adds a road with an interesting hill…
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Total Miles
36.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Badger Creek

An easy and fairly scenic Jeep trail.Badger Creek has nothing above timberline, but is a nice drive along Sand Gulch, with lots of open views along the north segment that follows the powerline. You cross…
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Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Mt. Shavano

The first half of this route follows CR 250 through BLM Land with great views of the Arkansas River Valley to the south. The road forks midway through as it enters Forest Service Land; stay…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bonanza Highlights

Bonanza has a rich history of mining beginning in 1880 and lasting until the 1930s. Many structures still remain.Rich silver ore was discovered in the mountains north of Saguache and west of Villa Grove in…
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Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Black Dumps

This is a scenic and varied Jeep trail close to Buena Vista. Coal was once mined in the area, and that is what gives the trail its strange name.The track winds its way through open…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Browns Creek

This route starts where CR 270 enters BLM land and turns into CR 272. Continue along CR 272 as it goes from a two-lane dirt road and enters Forest Service land. Amazing views of Mount…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Greens Creek

Greens Creek is a fun alpine single track in the San Isabel National Forest near Poncha Springs, Colorado. Going southwest to northeast, it starts on a ridgeline that is the Continental Divide, at the intersection…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su

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…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Browns Creek Spur

This route starts midway through the Browns Creek Trail. This spur route can be completed clockwise or counter-clockwise, with clockwise shown on the map. Single lane and narrow trail provides nice off roading practice on…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Countryside Tour

A very easy tour taking you through the non-alpine area southeast of Buena Vista. This is a good chance to see what the backcountry looks like east of the Collegiate Range. You will pass through…
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Total Miles
111.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Rock N' Roll 2 (1434)

Closed to vehicles over 50" wide. This route is seasonal and closed to motorized vehicles from December 1 - April 30. Horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking are open year-round. This nearly 5-mile track has…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
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…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Rock N' Roll 1 (1434 A)

Closed to vehicles over 50" wide. This 2-mile track has a fun variety of just about everything - from dirt to sand to rock. There are one or two pretty technical spots that could be…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Bald Mountain Gulch 1

Section 1 of the Bald Mountain Gulch trail in the Four Mile OHV recreation area begins at a parking lot. There are two giant signs, one with a map of the area and the other…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Castle Rock Gulch Road (188)

This scenic 2-way county road is part of the Fourmile Recreation Area on the south side of Highway 24. The gravel road makes a loop that begins and ends at CR 187 (also known as…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Little Cottonwood Cr.

Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles from December 1 - April 30. Horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking are open year-round. The Western section of the trail is by far the most technical. There are a…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Bald Mountain Spur

This loop around Bald Mountain is definitely on the advanced side due to steep grades on very loose rocks. The Westside of the loop is easier than the Eastside. The Eastside offers more challenging sections…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Bald Mountain Gulch 2

Section 2 of the Bald Mountain Gulch trail in the Four Mile OHV recreation area. This 3 mile section leads you past Little Cottonwood Creek and Arnold Gulch where ATV/dirt bike only trails are. Predominantly…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Triad Ridge West (ATV)

This trail is only open to vehicles 50" or less. It offers a variety of terrains: dirt trails, loose sandy washes, rock gardens, and some small whoop sections. There are many places where the trail…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Arnold Gulch

This trail is nearly 2 miles in length and is comprised entirely of loose, sandy washes with very bumpy washboards. It connects the two Triad Ridge trails to the primary road. The west end of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Hayden Pass

This is a fun trail that starts climbing the north face at the Forest Service campground. The area is in recovery from a fire, and some wildflowers are beginning to grow back. If you want…
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Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Triad Ridge East (ATV)

This trail is only open to vehicles 50" or less. This mild and quick mile and a half-mile route offers beautiful views of the surrounding area and neighboring mountain range. Nothing is challenging to note…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Browns Creek Trail

This route is a high-elevation road that takes you above treeline with scenic views of the surrounding mountains, and at the end of the trail, there is a short hike to Brown's Lake. The trail…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Monarch Crest

The Monarch Crest Trail is a 9-mile single-track trail that goes from the summit of Monarch Pass (Highway 50) south to Marshall Pass. It's a shelfy trail the whole way, side-hilling on a gradual mountain…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su

Dud Bob's

This is a beautiful single-track trail winding through the Four Mile OHV Area. Dud Bob was named after a couple of riders who spearheaded the project to build the trail. The trail is a tight…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mt. Princeton

This is a short drive with easy access to outstanding views. There are a few small campsites along the route. Unlicensed vehicles are only allowed on FS 322 after the forest boundary line. Note: The…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Agate Creek

The Agate Creek Trail is a fun and challenging trail in the Gunnison National Forest near Sargents, Colorado, that starts right off of Highway 50 at the Agate Campground. It's a really rocky single track…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Su

BLM 6012

This trail is easy when dry but requires 4WD if snowy. The route travels through pine forest and has some good views to the south. At the T intersection, if you go right it goes…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bald Mountain Gulch 3

This 1.8 mile section either ends or begins at a smaller parking lot (staging area). Dirt and sandy washes predominantly with a couple of short, steep grades to get up/down. There are sections where water…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Fourmile Area

Very fun area for ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes. The northwest corner is a spider web of roads that are great for exploring. There are options for beautiful dispersed campsites with incredible views of the…
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Total Miles
23.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa