Dirt Bike Trails
Near Upper Bear Creek, Colorado

This is an easy, one-way trail with a few places to pass and some rocky and washed-out sections. You'll find a handful of dispersed campsites and great views of Idaho Springs. The end of the trail is a gate leading to private property, and there is plenty of room to turn around.
Learn more about Santa Fe Trail

This trail takes you through beautiful timber and is very popular for horseback riders and hikers. You'll want to be careful around corners and anticipate oncoming traffic. Call ahead before you visit, the trail closes when it's too muddy.
Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch

There are a lot of different trail combinations in this area, so you can decide how long or how challenging you want it to be. There is some camping along the trail and parking just before the trail along Highway 103. Echo Lake and Mt. Evans are only a few more miles past the trailhead, so check tho...
Learn more about Devil's Canyon

Virginia Canyon Road is a simple dirt road with scenic views and lots of leftover mining equipment. While the road is generally plenty wide, there are occasionally times when you will share the road with mining company trucks hauling large vehicles and taking up space. This may require some maneuver...
Learn more about Virginia Canyon Road

Enjoy a drive through a nice network of mountain backroads on this loop between Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Be aware that it passes by a lot of private property and there is very little parking available for unlicensed vehicles. No seasonal closures, but check the weather.
Learn more about Cascade Creek

Vehicle Requirements: High clearance 4WD with low-range capability is essential. Lockers are strongly recommended for boulder navigation. Minimum 33" tires advised. Critical Warnings: Single-lane only with extremely limited passing opportunities. No turnaround spots when approaching from south - com...
Learn more about Chinook Road

The easiest way to do this trail may be to take it from west to east. A GPS is handy, as it can be confusing to navigate the route. Another route option is to start through Cumberland Gulch. Open all year.
Learn more about Yankee Hill Road

Apex Road is a scenic, graded gravel road that runs from south to north through Colorado's historic mining country. The southern portion is smoother and well-maintained, suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions. As you continue north, particularly after turning onto Elk Park Road, the trail beco...
Learn more about Apex Road

This is an extremely difficult trail full of challenges not for the faint of heart. It becomes more difficult yearly because it sees so much traffic. If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with great views and amazing obstacles.
Learn more about Spring Creek

You will definitely want to check out Empire Hilton cabin along the route of this trail. It is first come, first serve, so get there early if you want to use it. Be respectful and pack out trash. The route begins as a country road that passes through private property. Open all year.
Learn more about Red Elephant Hill, Mill Creek Loop

This is an out-and-back trail;the back side of Argentine Pass is limited to foot traffic for descending down into Peru Creek. The trail begins right outside Georgetown on Guanella Pass. Begin up FS 248.1 right next to a beautiful waterfall, and be sure to take some pictures. The trail has some small...
Learn more about Argentine Pass

Get a great view of Georgetown below from this impressive trail. You can also see Mt. Evans on a clear day. Georgetown is a fun place to visit. Be aware that there is limited parking at the trailhead. This trail is open year-round, but avoid it if snow is present or after rain.
Learn more about Saxon Mountain

This trail is a great Alternative route parallel to Argentine pass. This trail follows the creek. It is slightly more challenging than the upper road. There are several water crossings that will be deeper early in the year. Mid-July will have spots as deep as 18". This route is very scenic and beaut...
Learn more about Historic Waldorf Wagon Road

This secluded trail is surrounded by private property. Bring a GPS and use directions so you don't get lost. This is a fun area for unlicensed vehicles, and is open all year. For a longer adventure, take this trail with Moon Gulch.
Learn more about Pickle Gulch

You will be at the top of the mountain, although you'll be able to see Republican Mountain, which is taller, further ahead. Some of the higher terrain in this area is actually private mining land. Be sure to stay on the legal route. The Scepire Mine is one of the best features of the trail and is lo...
Learn more about Democrat Mountain

Among the old mining trails stretching from Idaho Springs to Silver Plume, Bard Creek Road offers an enchanting journey through the region's history. As you traverse its bumpy climb, you'll uncover vestiges of Colorado's vibrant past, most notably, the Bard Creek Mine with its remarkably intact ore ...
Learn more about Bard Creek Road

This is a spur of a spur off the popular Argentine Pass trail. This route points you back towards the mouth of the valley. Easy driving and open at the beginning. The trail then loses elevation through narrow switchbacks. The end of this route is as far as you can drive in an SUV or a SxS, as the tr...
Learn more about Pains Mountain Road

Chinns Lake is located in a beautiful narrow valley. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted, but there isn't a staging area. The trail starts out broad, passing through a residential area, but quickly narrows to become a thin, rugged mountain road. There are a few optional obstacles, and the lake is grea...
Learn more about Chinns Lake

The trail begins with a creek crossing followed by a short, steep climb, then winds through evergreen forest with multiple switchbacks. Some sections are rough, but much of the road is wide enough to allow passing. The route eventually rises above the tree line and is less frequently traveled than t...
Learn more about Pains Ridge Road

Cumberland Trail is moderate, with much of the trail being rocky and uneven. There are some patches of dirt and areas that open to meadows. Some areas are steep and very rocky with large rocks to traverse; a high clearance vehicle is recommended as there can be a bit of water, and there are parts le...
Learn more about Cumberland Trail

This is an easy, one-way trail with a few places to pass and some rocky and washed-out sections. You'll find a handful of dispersed campsites and great views of Idaho Springs. The end of the trail is a gate leading to private property, and there is plenty of room to turn around.
Learn more about Santa Fe Trail

This trail takes you through beautiful timber and is very popular for horseback riders and hikers. You'll want to be careful around corners and anticipate oncoming traffic. Call ahead before you visit, the trail closes when it's too muddy.
Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch

There are a lot of different trail combinations in this area, so you can decide how long or how challenging you want it to be. There is some camping along the trail and parking just before the trail along Highway 103. Echo Lake and Mt. Evans are only a few more miles past the trailhead, so check tho...
Learn more about Devil's Canyon

Enjoy a drive through a nice network of mountain backroads on this loop between Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Be aware that it passes by a lot of private property and there is very little parking available for unlicensed vehicles. No seasonal closures, but check the weather.
Learn more about Cascade Creek

This trail takes you through beautiful timber and is very popular for horseback riders and hikers. You'll want to be careful around corners and anticipate oncoming traffic. Call ahead before you visit, the trail closes when it's too muddy.
Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch

There are a lot of different trail combinations in this area, so you can decide how long or how challenging you want it to be. There is some camping along the trail and parking just before the trail along Highway 103. Echo Lake and Mt. Evans are only a few more miles past the trailhead, so check tho...
Learn more about Devil's Canyon

Enjoy a drive through a nice network of mountain backroads on this loop between Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Be aware that it passes by a lot of private property and there is very little parking available for unlicensed vehicles. No seasonal closures, but check the weather.
Learn more about Cascade Creek

Vehicle Requirements: High clearance 4WD with low-range capability is essential. Lockers are strongly recommended for boulder navigation. Minimum 33" tires advised. Critical Warnings: Single-lane only with extremely limited passing opportunities. No turnaround spots when approaching from south - com...
Learn more about Chinook Road