Illinois Ditch Trail

Total Miles
4.4

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Illinois Ditch Trail is a 4.4-mile moderately difficult ATV trail that begins at its north end as a short segment of two-track from its intersection with Radial Mountain Trail. It quickly transitions onto a fast, straight road section for about 2.5 miles, which is mostly easy with shallow ruts and shelfy sections overlooking the mountainsides. After this, the trail turns left onto a much rockier two-track at a signed intersection, where the terrain becomes more technical with big loose rock, embedded cobble, and steeper curving climbs. Root bands and embedded rocks fill the path, especially in tight turns near the top of the climb. The trail then levels out and goes through a narrow ridge line corridor tightly lined by pine trees, kind of like a tunnel. This ridge is flat and straight, with one more loose, rocky climb, then flattens out again before it ends at a junction with the Illinois Pass ATV Trail.

Photos of Illinois Ditch Trail

Illinois Ditch Trail
Illinois Ditch Trail

Difficulty

This is an intermediate trail due to the loose rock, steep climbs, and tight, technical turns. While portions are smoother and more gradual, the steep rocky sections elevate the difficulty. The road portion is very easy.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Illinois Ditch Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Snyder Creek Trailhead is easily accessible from Highway 125, about 8 miles south of Rand, Colorado, and about 24 miles north of Granby, Colorado. Turn east on Snyder Road 755.1 and south on 755.1A to access wide-open meadows used for staging and dispersed camping. The Illinois Pass Trailhead is also an easy place to park for day use, 3 miles up Stillwater Pass east of Highway 125. On the north end of the trail system, the Illinois River Road also has easy access for nice dispersed camping and staging. This is a popular riding area, especially on weekends, so expect to see other riders. There is not much cell service in the area.

Illinois Ditch Trail Map

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