Panoramic views of Twin Lakes Reservoir, Mt. Elbert and Clear Creek Reservoir, as well as fantastic camping and gold-panning makes for a great weekend. There are some other fun side trails east of the river.… Learn more about Lost Canyon
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Weston Pass
A nice, scenic drive, especially if you like seasonal colors. There is a campground available as well as some great camping spots along the South Fork of South Platte River and Big Union Creek. Learn more about Weston Pass
Total Miles
18.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Leadville Southeast
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… Learn more about Leadville Southeast
Total Miles
32
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gordon Mine
Just west of Twin Lakes, off the road to Aspen. A short trail that can be combined with Lost Canyon to make a longer day. The left spur goes to a building remaining from the… Learn more about Gordon Mine
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Clear Creek
Sitting just to the north of the Collegiate Wilderness, this trail offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy great views and see well preserved mining camps. There are plenty of dispersed camping along Clear Creek. There… Learn more about Clear Creek
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Halfmoon Gulch
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,… Learn more about Halfmoon Gulch
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Peerless Mine
This is a fairly easy Jeep trail but well worth doing, especially if combined with Browns-Breakneck. A connector between the two trails is included in this track. Fourmile Creek Road is a wide-graded county road… Learn more about Peerless Mine
Total Miles
25.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mount Zion
North of Leadville, Mount Zion is a short, but fun ride. You will reach Mount Zion a little over halfway up the trail. Enjoy the views of Leadville and Turquoise Lake, and continue on to… Learn more about Mount Zion
Total Miles
8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Birdseye Gulch
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… Learn more about Birdseye Gulch
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mosquito Pass
Make sure you are acclimated to the altitude before riding the highest road open to motorized vehicles in Colorado. Climb all the way up to 13,185 feet and enjoy the views. Take some pictures of… Learn more about Mosquito Pass
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hagerman Pass
Turquoise Reservoir is an excellent hub for your outdoor adventures, especially fishing and hiking, including the Colorado Trail, and exploring two historical railroad tunnels. Want to make it a really long day? At Basalt, head… Learn more about Hagerman Pass
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Browns & Breakneck
Most people start on the southern leg, about 5 miles south of Fairplay. Doing the loop, plus Lamb Mountain is 20 miles.The main loop of Browns and Breakneck Passes is mostly in the trees. There… Learn more about Browns & Breakneck
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Baltic Mine Trail
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… Learn more about Baltic Mine Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Oliver Twist Lake
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… Learn more about Oliver Twist Lake
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Bear Gulch Road - 158
This trail is mostly through Pine Forest with some Aspen Groves. There are some good vistas for pictures. There are a few dispersed camping areas there is a nice one at the north end just… Learn more about Bear Gulch Road - 158
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp
Texas Creek (FSR 755)
Texas Creek trail is one of many trails in the massive area of Taylor Park. Taylor Park is completely open and very friendly to ATV/SXS riding which makes this an amazing weekend destination. Texas Creek… Learn more about Texas Creek (FSR 755)
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Buffalo Peaks Road #2 - 431
This is an easy road for all types of vehicles, mostly through open meadows. It can get muddy after a rain storm which can be an issue for passenger cars. This is the main road… Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road #2 - 431
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Criterion Road - 430
This road is rougher than Buffalo Peaks Road. High clearance vehicle is recommended. The route takes you through pine forests, aspen groves, and open meadows. There are a few remote camping areas, one by Tumble… Learn more about Criterion Road - 430
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FS 671 Upper Illinois Road
This generally easy route travels east from Taylor River Road and gradually climbs towards the 13,845-foot Ice Mountain. Once the trail enters the pine forest, it levels out before climbing more steeply and becoming more… Learn more about FS 671 Upper Illinois Road
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Chalk Mountain
Breathe in the high mountain air on this short but fun ride that starts above 10,000 feet. The top is a flat tundra above the treeline, great for picnics and taking pictures. Please always stay… Learn more about Chalk Mountain
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pony Park Road - 433
This trail takes you through mostly aspen groves, open areas, and some of the burn scars of a wildfire in 2018. The trail can be tricky in wintertime due to some semi-steep sections, and drifting… Learn more about Pony Park Road - 433
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Fourmile Area
Total Miles
23.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
BLM 376
This trail is accessible off of BLM 375 "Four Mile Creek", BLM 311 and Lenhardy Cutoff. Approximately 2 miles in length, this trail starts out on the west end as easily accessible by most 4WD… Learn more about BLM 376
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pie Plant
The road is graded for the first few miles. There are some nice camping sites along the road as you leave the Taylor Park River area and enter the trees. Driving is easy, although it… Learn more about Pie Plant
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Old Highway Road
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… Learn more about Old Highway Road
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Salt Creek Road
Salt Creek Road is directly accessed from Highway 285. It is a 2-way gravel road that partially follows Salt Creek, until the Y where it turns toward the wilderness area and becomes a single-lane, very… Learn more about Salt Creek Road
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Buffalo Peaks Road - 431
This is an easy road for all vehicles, from open meadows to aspen groves to burn scar areas. Use caution in burn areas during high winds as trees can blow down. In the wintertime, you'll… Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road - 431
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lenhardy Cutoff FS 376
Lenhardy Cutoff connects the east side and west side of the Fourmile Area loop. Taking the cutoff allows for a complete loop during season closures. This trail is not as easy as other areas of… Learn more about Lenhardy Cutoff FS 376
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Texas Creek Woodsy Loop Trail
This trail is a nice alternative to doing an up-and-back on the rocky Texas Creek Trail. This woodsy trail winds through the forest north of Texas Creek. There are some spots to pull off to… Learn more about Texas Creek Woodsy Loop Trail
Total Miles
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
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