Off-Road Trails
Near Midland, Colorado

Shelf Road is a heavily traveled network of trails beginning just south of Cripple Creek, offering a mix of steep, rugged terrain and historic scenery. The trail features old mines, ghost towns, and multiple 4x4 spur roads branching off near Sand Gulch and The Banks Campground, one of Colorado’s mos...
Learn more about Shelf Road

The trail begins as you turn off of Seven Lakes Rd (376) and cross Boehmer Creek. Right at 1/4 mile into the trail, a small rock garden, that's usually wet, serves as an unofficial gatekeeper, so you'll know what's in store for the remainder of the trail. You'll climb a couple of switchbacks until y...
Learn more about Bull Park 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

Seven Lakes Road branches off from Gold Camp Road and is typically very well-maintained. While more of a road than a trail most of the time, it leads to both Bull Park Rd and Frosty Park Road. From Gold Camp Road to the Colorado Springs Utilities' gate, you'll gain just over 1,300' in just over thre...
Learn more about Seven Lakes Road

This route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359

Frosty Park Road is a fun trail to use as an alternate exit after running Eagle Rock or Mount Baldy Trails, or on its own from Seven Lakes Road (FS 376). The trail winds through heavy forest and in and out of wide open meadows. There are signs of prior tracks that are now closed or illegal, so be su...
Learn more about Frosty Park Road

Wildhorn Road (Teller County Road 3) is a scenic 4-mile light off-road trail consisting of mostly gravel and dirt. The trail connects through Pike National Forest from Florissant and towards popular trails in the area known as "The Gulches" and Phantom Creek. As you get closer North towards Pike Nat...
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Rankin Road near Divide, Colorado, is a simple but engaging trail that offers a good mix of easy driving and light technical sections. The trail starts as a typical dirt road, but you’ll quickly encounter some larger whoops that require moderate speed control. As you continue, the road narrows to mo...
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Saran Wrap Road (FS 370D) is a scenic loop trail consisting of mostly rock, dry mud and gravel in the Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, CO. The trail consists of a couple obstacles that require high clearance 4x4 and moderate off-camber sections requiring careful tire placement. There are ...
Learn more about Saran Wrap Road - FS 370D

Yucca Road - FS 359 starts near a small cluster of houses before quickly transitioning into a quiet pine forest, following a well-defined dirt road that drops roughly 600 feet in elevation over gentle terrain. Once past the residential area, the trail opens into more natural ground with tall pines, ...
Learn more about Yucca Road - FS 359

This 2.1-mile point-to-point trail is great for the intermediate to advanced off-roader. Though rated as a 6 there are more difficult lines available that are rated 7 to 8. Several of the more difficult obstacles do have a bypass. The Rock Garden, approx. halfway through the trail, is the most diffi...
Learn more about Eagle Rock Road

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

Mount Rosa Road (FS 381) is a scenic 4-mile out-and-back trail in the Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, CO consisting of mostly rock, dry mud, and gravel. The trail consists of a couple of scenic stops to enjoy the views of the surrounding Pike National Forest. There is a shelf road at the...
Learn more about Mount Rosa Road - FS 381

### 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

As you start the trail, you'll pass through Frosty Park where you'll find some great camping spots. The trail ends just below Mt. Baldy and south of Almagre Mountain. You'll have to hike the rest of the way, but you'll get astounding, panoramic views from the top of of these peaks. When you're ready...
Learn more about Mount Baldy

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

A great way to check out views of Pikes Peak and Signal Butte. You'll pass through the Hayman Burn Area. It is interesting to observe the damage and recovery occurring there. If you want to camp, you can find a lot of options along the way. There's also a parking area with easy access to the trail s...
Learn more about Phantom Creek, Signal Butte

Phantom Road (FS 363) is primarily a smooth, gravelly road about one and a half vehicles wide most of the way; however, the trail narrows, steepens, and the curves tighten toward the north end just before a shallow water crossing and connecting with Manchester Road. This trail tends to be very busy ...
Learn more about Phantom Road

This out-and-back trail descends from Gold Camp Road into a peaceful, quiet valley with a small creek running alongside most of the way. There are occasional off-camber rocky sections, but nothing too challenging for those with some off-road experience. Once you reach the valley floor, take in the v...
Learn more about Gould Creek Road

The trail begins as you turn off of Seven Lakes Rd (376) and cross Boehmer Creek. Right at 1/4 mile into the trail, a small rock garden, that's usually wet, serves as an unofficial gatekeeper, so you'll know what's in store for the remainder of the trail. You'll climb a couple of switchbacks until y...
Learn more about Bull Park 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 route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359

The trail begins as you turn off of Seven Lakes Rd (376) and cross Boehmer Creek. Right at 1/4 mile into the trail, a small rock garden, that's usually wet, serves as an unofficial gatekeeper, so you'll know what's in store for the remainder of the trail. You'll climb a couple of switchbacks until y...
Learn more about Bull Park 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 route begins at a gated forest access point and quickly transitions from a wide, well-maintained dirt road into a narrower two-track that winds deeper into the pines. From the start, the trail gradually descends about 700 feet, moving through rolling terrain with a mix of open forest and tighte...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 3 Road - FS 359

This trail winds through a mix of open meadow and dense pine forest, offering a good balance between easy cruising and light technical sections. It starts as a wide, well-defined dirt road with plenty of room to pass, then narrows in spots as it works its way through tighter tree cover. The scenery ...
Learn more about Cedar Cut 2 - FS 359