Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940

Total Miles
1.5

Elevation

1,946.88 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview

The road is easy on the lower sections, however, it can get muddy after wet weather. On the upper section toward the end, there is a rocky area that requires high clearance. The road ends short of what is shown on the map at a gate. The area is busy on weekends.

Photos of Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940

Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940
Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940
Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940

Difficulty

Expect mud after wet weather.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Mick Denudt
Apr 13, 2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open

Access Description

Watch for signs from County Road 9/Shelf Road, 6.5 miles from Canon City. Parking lot about 1/4 mile from main road, second lot is for trailers.

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