Columbine Road

Columbine Road is an easy gravel route through open meadows, aspen groves, and forested mountain terrain. The road provides access to Columbine Campground and a large OHV staging area. Regular cars were on the road; nothing challenging here. The road is generally wide, smooth, and suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions, with no major obstacles. Expect increased traffic near the campground and OHV parking area, especially on weekends and during peak season. Columbine Campground and the OHV staging area can be very busy, and overnight camping is not permitted in the staging lot. Watch for trailers, OHVs, pedestrians, and vehicles entering or leaving parking areas. Keep an eye out around blind corners. Had a few near-miss encounters with SxS flying around corners going way too fast.