Patriot

Trail Overview

Patriot Trail is the heart-pounding centerpiece of the Independence Off-Road Trail System, widely regarded as one of Colorado's most challenging rock-crawling trails. Tucked into rugged canyon country, Patriot delivers a relentless gauntlet of vertical waterfalls, deep cracks, and tight boulder-strewn corridors that test even the most experienced drivers. The moment you drop in, you're committed. Patriot offers few escape routes and demands careful planning for every obstacle. The trail's most infamous challenge is a towering vertical waterfall climb that often requires a winch and ensures a steep, technical finish to this brutal but short trail.

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Difficulty

Most of this trail rates around an 8, but the exit features a waterfall obstacle that increases the overall difficulty to a 9.

Technical Rating

Patriot can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike