Off-Road Trails Near Cascade-Chipita Park, Colorado

The Mount Herman and Rampart Range Roads route offers a mix of terrain, starting with a rougher ascent on the Herman side before easing into smooth, easy travel once reaching the top. The trail is generally free of obstacles, but washboard sections may challenge drivers to maintain steady control. V...
Learn more about Mount Herman & Rampart Range Roads

Easy-to-moderate, out-and-back dirt road located off the Mount Herman and Rampart Range Roads within the Pike National Forest northwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The trail consists of dirt, pea gravel, and rocky sections. There are some unique rock features and spectacular views of Pikes Peak. ...
Learn more about Northfield Road

### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate - **Time to Complete**: 1–1.5 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing - **Trail Start Location**: Junction of Northfield Road and Ormes Peak Road, near ...
Learn more about Ormes Peak Road

This loop is really fun to explore, with its side roads and narrow, twisty terrain. There is a great overlook above the Air Force Academy where you can relax and eat lunch. It is also a fun area to camp in, with many different options inside the park's border. You'll pass through some private land, ...
Learn more about Schubarth Loop

Farish Road 309 is an easy-going forest service road that winds through dense pine forest and open mountain meadows on a well-maintained red dirt surface. This route is suitable for nearly any vehicle in dry conditions, making it a great scenic drive for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a ...
Learn more about Farish Rd 309

### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate to Difficult - **Time to Complete**: 1–2 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing;lockers recommended for tougher sections - **Trail Start Location**: Ju...
Learn more about Roll Over Road

Hell Creek Road (FS 311) branches off from Schubarth Road and forms a portion of the Schubarth "Loop." On what is primarily an easy dirt road, you'll pass by and between giant boulders and rock formations. If running the Schubarth Loop in a clockwise direction, to run the more interesting portion of...
Learn more about Hell Creek Road

Farrish Memorial Road 312 is an easy forest service spur that winds through rolling pine forest and scattered aspens on a well-maintained red dirt surface. The route is beginner-friendly and suitable for most stock SUVs and crossovers during dry conditions, making it a great option for casual explor...
Learn more about Farrish Memorial Rd 312

This fun little cutoff route requires nothing more than a 4WD car to explore. As a scenic cutoff connecting Farrish Memorial Road and Beaver Creek Road, this trail allows for you to bypass the west half of Beaver Creek Road. This makes for an easy trail when exploring the Mount Herman/Rampart Range ...
Learn more about Ensign Gulch Road FR 314

The primary trail surface is decomposed granite with some dirt and persistent surface mud. The trail tends to hold standing water on the north end. There is a great, quiet, and scenic cutoff from Rampart Range Road to Mount Herman Road in the Rampart Range. Late fall, winter, and early spring may ca...
Learn more about GPS Vehicle Trap - FR315

FS 948 is a narrower and more technical forest trail that weaves through dense pine forest with a mix of rutted climbs, exposed roots, tight turns, and off-camber sections. While the trail is still relatively short and manageable for experienced drivers, the erosion and deeper washouts in several ar...
Learn more about FS 948

FS 943 is a tighter forest trail with several rutted and washed-out sections that benefit from higher clearance vehicles, although most obstacles have easier bypass lines. The trail features loose dirt climbs, exposed roots, and narrow tree-lined corridors that make careful tire placement important ...
Learn more about FS 943

This great little trail offers much to explore. This trail branches off of Mt Herman Road and follows along the top of a ridge heading east. The majority of the trail is surrounded by a dense population of pine trees, however, this opens up in a couple of areas and reveals the beautiful surrounding ...
Learn more about Powerline East Road 318

This route is from between FR 346 (Hotel Gulch) and FR 320 (Mt Herman Road). It can be entered from multiple connecting trails on the western side. Either from pavement via Woodland Park, from Garden of the Gods, or from Mt. Herman Road. Rampart Range Road is an easy dirt road that connects many oth...
Learn more about Rampart Range - FR 300

FS RD 941 is a moderate forest trail featuring narrow sections, tight turns, off-camber terrain, and occasional deep ruts that may challenge longer wheelbase vehicles. Expect light pin striping from overgrowth along the route, with several dispersed campsites throughout and a secluded, hidden campsi...
Learn more about FS941

There is some good camping along this trail that takes you to upper Palmer Lake Reservoir. Unlicensed vehicles aren't permitted on the main routes, and there are very few side roads to explore. The top part of this trail is relatively easy, but as you drop down it becomes quite a bit more challengin...
Learn more about Balanced Rock Road

Access to this trail requires opening a gate—make sure to close it behind you to keep the area properly managed. The trail winds through a mix of pine and aspen forest before opening up into wide meadow sections, giving it a pretty balanced feel between tight wooded driving and more open cruising. T...
Learn more about Crazy Gulch Road - FS 375

This is a spur road for camping, views, and wandering. Bring a lunch and stop here on your way to explore more of the Rampart Range. There are several large campsites that can accommodate multiple vehicles. Head up the Main Mount Herman road toward the 300 Rampart Range. There are also a few spots t...
Learn more about Herman Spur 1 North Road - 320.A

There are so many trails in this area, you could take a whole week and never run out of things to do. A lot of camping spots big enough for RVs and camp trailers are available at both ends of the trail. Bring your ATVs and dirt bikes to try out the huge system of trails that cross throughout the are...
Learn more about Rule Ridge

FS 933 is a narrow forest trail that mixes smooth dirt sections with tighter technical features as you work deeper into the trees. Expect several hill climbs, off-camber sections, deep ruts, and a few “Humpty Dumpty” style mounds that can challenge wheel placement and breakover angles. The trail sur...
Learn more about FS 933

### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate - **Time to Complete**: 1–1.5 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing - **Trail Start Location**: Junction of Northfield Road and Ormes Peak Road, near ...
Learn more about Ormes Peak Road

This loop is really fun to explore, with its side roads and narrow, twisty terrain. There is a great overlook above the Air Force Academy where you can relax and eat lunch. It is also a fun area to camp in, with many different options inside the park's border. You'll pass through some private land, ...
Learn more about Schubarth Loop

Farish Road 309 is an easy-going forest service road that winds through dense pine forest and open mountain meadows on a well-maintained red dirt surface. This route is suitable for nearly any vehicle in dry conditions, making it a great scenic drive for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a ...
Learn more about Farish Rd 309

### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate to Difficult - **Time to Complete**: 1–2 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing;lockers recommended for tougher sections - **Trail Start Location**: Ju...
Learn more about Roll Over Road

### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate - **Time to Complete**: 1–1.5 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing - **Trail Start Location**: Junction of Northfield Road and Ormes Peak Road, near ...
Learn more about Ormes Peak Road

This loop is really fun to explore, with its side roads and narrow, twisty terrain. There is a great overlook above the Air Force Academy where you can relax and eat lunch. It is also a fun area to camp in, with many different options inside the park's border. You'll pass through some private land, ...
Learn more about Schubarth Loop

Farish Road 309 is an easy-going forest service road that winds through dense pine forest and open mountain meadows on a well-maintained red dirt surface. This route is suitable for nearly any vehicle in dry conditions, making it a great scenic drive for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a ...
Learn more about Farish Rd 309

### Trail Details - **Difficulty**: Moderate to Difficult - **Time to Complete**: 1–2 hours (one way) - **Best Time to Visit**: Summer through Fall - **Recommended Vehicles**: High-clearance 4x4 with low-range gearing;lockers recommended for tougher sections - **Trail Start Location**: Ju...
Learn more about Roll Over Road