Poncha Loop Road

Total Miles
4.3

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This loop sits between the southern portion of the Sawatch Range and the Sangre de Cristo Range. It features incredible views of both and a wealth of easy-to-access campsites, perfect for trailers and rigs and dirtbikes alike. This area includes some interesting visual opportunities, like power lines that disappear into the distance and groups of antelope moving across the plains at the foot of the mountains.

Photos of Poncha Loop Road

Poncha Loop Road
Poncha Loop Road

Difficulty

This is a simple dirt road with no obstacles, except for minor rutting in certain areas.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Poncha Loop Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

Access directly from Highway 285, after Poncha Pass.

Poncha Loop Road Map

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