Matukat Road

Total Miles21.6
Technical Rating
1Easy
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Matukat Road is a well-maintained gravel road connecting CO 77 to US 285 via Stoney Pass on the Eastern edge of the Lost Creek Wilderness and Tarryall Mountains. The vast majority of the road passes through the unrecovered 2002 Hayman fire leaving an almost lunar landscape throughout. It is no longer a forest and more of a grassland.

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Difficulty

This is a wide small, loose gravel road suitable for any vehicle.

History

The 2002 Hayman fire began with arson by a USFS employee was the largest wildfire in Colorado history in 2002, but it has since been surpassed. This is largely a ponderosa pine forest and because of the unique nature of ponderosa pines, it is never expected to recover to be a forest.

Technical Rating

1

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JT Harrell
Jul 05, 2026
2008 Toyota Sequoia
Open
NormalDusty
More campsites as you got farther down the trail, nice little scenic drive. Does get a little more bumpy as you near the end but nothing difficult.
Jeffrey Smith
Jun 05, 2026
Open
WashboardNormal
This was an easy ride from south to north. Some washboarding in places till you get to the Goose Creek campground, then it was smooth the remainder of the trail. No surprises and excellent views to the east. The trail rating was spot on, and this trail can be done in a stock vehicle.
Kevin Burr
May 26, 2026
2020 Mercedes Sprinter
Open
Washboard
Road was in good condition even when wet. Ample campsites along the way both prepared and dispersed.
George Andretsos
May 02, 2026
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Dusty
A great easy day, no reason to air down or anything technical on the trail. Great views of the Heyman burn area.
ZeroSickx 68
Apr 25, 2026
Open
NormalDustyWashboard
Nice drive day looking for future campsites. Looks like recent maintainace. No issues.
Andrew W
Apr 18, 2026
2008 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Luis Carlos Arias Laso
Apr 12, 2026
Open
Normal
Mick DeNudt
Apr 06, 2026
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open
WashboardDusty
Fire scar closer to reservoir
Elliott Drake
Mar 21, 2026
2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Open
Rough/DeterioratedWashboard
Really scenic and fun trail! Offers many camp spots and yellow pull off trails that offer some great wheeling. Although the trail is easy for a lifted 4x4, the classification as a 1/10 is not accurate. If you take a regular car on this trail, you will destroy your oil pan and front bumper. There’s even a 16in water crossing from a flood section at the end! Beyond that, rain has deteriorated much of the trail, so watch for run off and random potholes. Great trail and highly recommend as an alternative to the highway in that area!
Jon
Mar 14, 2026
Open
DustyNormal
Absolutely beautiful ride. Very windy today but otherwise great ride. 2 BMW 1200gs 1 with 50/50 tires, the other with 85/15 tires, and a klr with 50/50s.
Brian
Feb 24, 2026
Open
Normal
It's just a dirt road.
Jon
Feb 16, 2026
2021 BMW R9T
Open
NormalDusty
Was great, 2 spots with snow/ice on them, about 1000 feet total, not deep and very passable.
Sebastien Saramito
Oct 03, 2025
2025 Jeep Wrangler
Open
NormalDusty
Bob Deardoff
Apr 24, 2025
2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Open
It's nice out!
Justin Durham
Apr 13, 2025
2024 KTM 790 Adventure
Open
Dusty
Dry and dusty conditions. More users on this section of trail. Careful around blind corners, as I was almost hit 2-3 times by vehicles cutting corners. Remember to ride right!

Matukat Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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