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...
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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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Ponderosa Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, slight off-camber sections, and two small water crossings that can become deeper during spring runoff. High clearance is recommended, especially in the spring. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Buffalo Peak, and cell service is ...
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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...
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Arrowhead Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, passable by most vehicles. After precipitation, you may encounter mud pits. Along the way, you'll enjoy sweeping views of Antero Reservoir and the surrounding Valley, and cell service is available throughout the route. There are several disp...
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Pony Creek Road is a hard-packed dirt road with several deeply rutted sections. There is also an off-camber, sandy section that requires careful maneuvering to avoid downed trees. Because this route passes through a burn scar, washouts and fallen trees are common, especially after storms. High-clear...
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Buffalo Peaks Road - 431 is an easy, scenic dirt route perfect for all vehicle types, offering a gentle drive through open meadows, vibrant aspen groves, and a historic burn scar area. Running for nearly three miles, this trail starts right off US Highway 285, climbing from 9,125 feet up to 9,577 fe...
Learn more about Buffalo Peaks Road - 431

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

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...
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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 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 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 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

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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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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Browns & Breakneck is an exceptional high-elevation loop for scenic-minded offroaders seeking stunning alpine vistas and beautiful aspen groves near Fairplay, Colorado. Starting about five miles south of Fairplay off US Highway 285, this 17-mile route offers a moderate four-wheel-drive challenge wit...
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Bear Gulch Road - 158 is a scenic, moderately challenging 2.45-mile mountain route ideal for four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes looking to explore the dense pine forests and scenic aspen groves of Colorado's high country. Starting at a high elevation of 10,412 feet near Jones Hill, the ...
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Windy is the largest and most expansive trail in the Tarryall Reservoir trail network and allows for easy access to any side route to explore. Windy is also the most acceptable trail for dispersed trailer camping. Lots of open and wooded areas make it easy for trailers to access with enough room for...
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39 Mile Mountain Road is an approachable yet scenic route perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance rigs, and SxSs looking to explore Colorado's beautiful high-country terrain. Spanning approximately 5.4 miles, this point-to-point trail winds through a mix of open meadows and dense...
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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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Ponderosa Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, slight off-camber sections, and two small water crossings that can become deeper during spring runoff. High clearance is recommended, especially in the spring. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Buffalo Peak, and cell service is ...
Learn more about Ponderosa Road

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

Arrowhead Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, passable by most vehicles. After precipitation, you may encounter mud pits. Along the way, you'll enjoy sweeping views of Antero Reservoir and the surrounding Valley, and cell service is available throughout the route. There are several disp...
Learn more about Arrowhead 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

Ponderosa Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, slight off-camber sections, and two small water crossings that can become deeper during spring runoff. High clearance is recommended, especially in the spring. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Buffalo Peak, and cell service is ...
Learn more about Ponderosa Road

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

Arrowhead Road is a hard-packed dirt road with a few ruts, passable by most vehicles. After precipitation, you may encounter mud pits. Along the way, you'll enjoy sweeping views of Antero Reservoir and the surrounding Valley, and cell service is available throughout the route. There are several disp...
Learn more about Arrowhead Road