Trail Overview

Magnolia Road East is a scenic, well-graded 7-mile dirt road connecting Nederland to the Aspen Meadows area in the Colorado foothills. Ranging from 8,040 to 8,690 feet in elevation, this route offers views of Tungsten Mountain and Forsythe Rock, serving as a peaceful alternative to Boulder Canyon. The primary surface is hard-packed dirt, easily passable by standard two-wheel-drive vehicles in dry conditions. Because the road provides access to residential communities, drivers should expect local traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. The route also offers connections to various hiking trails and camping areas within the Arapaho National Forest.

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Difficulty

This is a well-graded residential road. Might be slick when wet.

Technical Rating

Jason K

Jul 08, 2025

2017 Nissan Frontier

Open

NormalDusty

It's a residential dirt road, freshly graded.

Leonard Blair Jr.

Mar 07, 2025

Open

couldn't access. for out of staters, you'll need snow chains between October and March

Claire S

Feb 22, 2025

Open

Muddy/Wet

This trail is more like a back road, super easy but still scenic. There was a Prius behind me the whole time lol.

Jason L

Feb 02, 2025

Open

Chris Nein

Jan 18, 2025

2008 Lexus GX

Open

Snow/Ice

K03s and AWD. No problem what so ever.

Rich Guess

Aug 11, 2024

2018 Triumph Tiger 800

Open

Muddy/Wet

Just had some rain before I hit the trail, which was nice to keep the dust down, but a little bit muddy in spots. This is pretty much a dirt road, connects to some nice twist connecting to Canyon.

Dustin Wilson

Jul 28, 2024

Open

Normal

TX plated Corolla in front of us did just fine

luis jimenez

Jul 01, 2024

1997 Toyota Tacoma

Open

NormalDusty

Matt K

Apr 13, 2024

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Open

NormalWashboard

Jade A

Sep 02, 2023

Open

Normal

Maxwell Sadler

Apr 23, 2023

Open

Muddy/Wet

Max Nev

Apr 09, 2023

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Open

Magnolia Road East Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
High Clearance
Full Width

Access Description

Magnolia Road East is a county-maintained public road (County Road 132) that remains open year-round. While it is accessible to all vehicles in dry conditions, winter weather can bring heavy snow and ice, making four-wheel drive, snow tires, or traction devices highly recommended. Because this route passes through residential areas with many active driveways, drivers must adhere strictly to posted speed limits and watch for local residents, pedestrians, and cyclists.