Off-Road Trails Near Hartsel, Colorado

The trail is easy when dry and can be muddy in places when wet; it travels along the middle fork of the South Platte River, which is open to the public for fishing. Even though the road looks like it continues to Hartsell, it is closed at the 4.4-mile point where it is Private Ranch Land at that poi...
Learn more about Tomahawk State Wildlife Area East

The road is easy, it travels up to a ridge that follows through the trees. Towards the end, the road drops down to the parking area at the end. In the wintertime, when it is snowy, four-wheel drive may be required to get back out. There is access to the Middle fork of the South Platte River for fish...
Learn more about Tomahawk State Wildlife Area West

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 snow in open areas. There are no water crossings. In the summer time road is easy. The trail follows Sal...
Learn more about Pony Park Road - 433

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 have a chance of seeing elk and deer as this is a wintering area for them. There is a seasonal closure for wildli...
Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road - 431

Turn Gulch Road (FS 238 1a or Park County 23) serves as an unpaved alternative to Park County 77 connecting US24 to the Tarryall Reservoir. This is a mild dirt/sand road suitable for larger trailers and offers numerous dispersed camping options as well as a number of side trails to explore. There ar...
Learn more about Turner Gulch 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 rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites ar...
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La Salle Pass is a rugged off-road trail with distinct variations between the east and west sections. The eastern portion is rougher, featuring two particularly tricky spots that act as minor “obstacles.” Drivers will encounter rocky terrain, dips, humps, and rolling hills that demand careful line s...
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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 Creek at the north end of the road. Seasonal closure for wildlife habitat from January 1 ...
Learn more about Criterion Road - 430

Great trail for day rides, exploring many side routes, and camping in the Tarryall Reservoir trail network. One possibly difficult section near the junction of Schoolmarm Mountain, Skinny, and Packer Gulch requiring 4wd and high ground clearance. Trail passes through many open fields with wild flowe...
Learn more about Schoolmarm Mountain

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 to a trailhead into Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. The road gets rougher at the intersection of Buffalo Peaks Road FR 431 and B...
Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road #2 - 431

Mushroom Gulch Trailhead starts at the intersection of FS 307 and FS 308 within the 4-Mile Recreation Area. This is a well-maintained forest service road that runs through the southern portion of the 4 Mile and the San Isabel and Pike National Forests. It is generally wide enough for 2 vehicles for ...
Learn more about Mushroom Gulch - FS 308

Eagle Rock Road is a loop off the more popular Observatory Rock Road out of the Indian Mountain neighborhood and former Indian Mountain Ski Area. The road is easy with a few minor rocky areas. It goes through gently rolling terrain around rock formations and has excellent views of the Mosquito Range...
Learn more about Eagle Rock Road Forest Road 146

This is an easy road when dry. The road travels through open meadows with good views of the surrounding mountains. This road gives you access to hunting, camping at two campgrounds, fishing along the middle fork of the South Platte River, and wildlife viewing. The wildlife area is closed from Januar...
Learn more about Meadow Drive/ James Mark Jones Wildlife Area

This road is easy. If doing Eagle Rock Road, you can use this road as a different route instead of Turner Gulch Road. The views are worth taking this alternate way--you just need to reach the top of the south end of Turner Gulch Road and turn back towards Eagle Rock Road to the north.
Learn more about Paige Road

This is an easy, scenic connector trail that links up with Parker Road and 31 Mile Creek. You'll pass through three gates along the route -- be sure to open and close each one behind you. While mostly mellow, the trail has a few rocky sections that are easily navigable with a high-clearance vehicle....
Learn more about Threemile Road

Weston Pass is a scenic and historic mountain route connecting Fairplay and Leadville, with an easygoing nature that makes it a great choice for most high-clearance vehicles. The trail is generally wide, with only a few narrow stretches and a small shelf section that has minimal exposure and no majo...
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This trail connects Chubb Park Ranch State Wildlife Area to the Fourmile recreation area. The trail is mostly dirt with small rocks, making it completely passable by any vehicle and RV. Towards Highway 285, the trail is mostly open fields with lots of easy pull-offs. When passing Forest Service Road...
Learn more about Chubb Park Trail - FS 309

The trail now begins at the north end of Chubb Park along Forest Service Road 309, as the former access from FS 309 and FS 311 via FS 309A has been closed. There is one designated camping area within the first quarter mile that is accessible for trailers. Beyond this point, the trail is an out-and-b...
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Burns Park Road starts out flat and easy with a few washouts and ruts, winding through a valley with beautiful views of Pilot Peak. As you start to climb in altitude, you'll encounter switchbacks with off-camber sections and small obstacles. Exiting the switchbacks on the west side, you'll come acro...
Learn more about Burns Park Road

Fun trail to ride while exploring the middle of the Tarryall Reservoir trail network. Skinny is in excellent connection between Packer Gulch, West Packer, Schoolmarm, Windy, and Paige. Skinny offers open fields, thick pines, and tall aspens to ride through. Limited dispersed camping on Skinny but if...
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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 snow in open areas. There are no water crossings. In the summer time road is easy. The trail follows Sal...
Learn more about Pony Park Road - 433

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 have a chance of seeing elk and deer as this is a wintering area for them. There is a seasonal closure for wildli...
Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road - 431

Turn Gulch Road (FS 238 1a or Park County 23) serves as an unpaved alternative to Park County 77 connecting US24 to the Tarryall Reservoir. This is a mild dirt/sand road suitable for larger trailers and offers numerous dispersed camping options as well as a number of side trails to explore. There ar...
Learn more about Turner Gulch 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 rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites ar...
Learn more about Salt Creek Road

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 snow in open areas. There are no water crossings. In the summer time road is easy. The trail follows Sal...
Learn more about Pony Park Road - 433

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 have a chance of seeing elk and deer as this is a wintering area for them. There is a seasonal closure for wildli...
Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road - 431

Turn Gulch Road (FS 238 1a or Park County 23) serves as an unpaved alternative to Park County 77 connecting US24 to the Tarryall Reservoir. This is a mild dirt/sand road suitable for larger trailers and offers numerous dispersed camping options as well as a number of side trails to explore. There ar...
Learn more about Turner Gulch 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 rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites ar...
Learn more about Salt Creek Road