Trail Overview

Start this trail by climbing through Lost Dog, a visually unique area that has seen beetle kill, extreme winds, and forest fires. Six miles in the trail changes to a narrow, winding climb to the top of Farwell Mountain. This is a fun area for OHVs and dirt bikes, all of which can take Diamond Park Trail north to make the trail a loop through Big Red Park and back to Hahns Peak. This trail is open July through December, depending on snow.

Photos of Farwell Mountain via Lost Dog

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Difficulty

Difficult. Mostly moderate, but several steep rocky climbs and possible muddy sections push the overall rating to difficult. We drove the route in early July and encountered mud, fallen trees, and deep snow banks. Keep away from sheep guard dogs.

History

You'll exit through Hahns Peak Village, an active mining town between 1879 and 1912. It once had a population of over 500 people. Today the quaint village has authentic log cabins and seasonal residents. To learn more about the town, stop at their schoolhouse museum in the summer, usually open between noon and 4 p.m.

Technical Rating

Michael Hatch

Aug 28, 2025

2016 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Tim Groves

Jul 01, 2025

Open

Logan levan

Jun 29, 2025

Open

NormalDusty

It’s open was very easy isn’t really a black closer to a blue was pretty empty maybe passed 10 people. camped at the peak and was very windy

Thomas Moore

Oct 24, 2024

Open

Muddy/WetSnow/IceRough/Deteriorated

Did this trail alone, didn’t see a single person on the trail. It just snowed yesterday so some sections have a few inches of snow on the trail still but it’s patchy, nothing a good all terrain tire couldn’t take. Super fun trail, some pretty steep grade inclines. Great trail overall!!

Nick Cook

Aug 15, 2024

Open

A few overhanging trees on the west side of Farwell mountain that could cause problems with tall 4x4s or roof racks. East side of Farwell mountain has the majority of the hazards and technical parts of the trail.

Jay Stokley

Sep 02, 2023

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Michael Burleson

Jul 21, 2023

Open

Dusty

Tim J

Jul 06, 2023

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Eric Dose

Jul 04, 2023

Open

Normal