Trail Overview
Sleepy Cat is an easy, scenic 24.7-mile point-to-point trail near Meeker, Colorado, that winds through beautiful alpine meadows and dense aspen groves, offering stunning views of the Flat Tops. Serving as a gateway to an extensive network of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails, this route climbs from 6,960 feet to a peak elevation of 9,557 feet, making it popular for SxSs, dirt bikes, and stock four-wheel-drive vehicles. The primary surface consists of wide dirt and gravel roads, with an easy technical rating of 3 that provides a gentle introduction to the area’s rugged beauty.
Starting near County Road 8 and heading north around Sawmill Mountain and Sleepy Cat Peak, the trail presents intermittent bumpy sections and can become slick or muddy during early season snowmelt or summer rainstorms. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to comfortably navigate rutted spots, and four-wheel-drive is highly beneficial when wet conditions arise. While the main route is accessible and straightforward, offroaders seeking greater challenges can easily explore the numerous branching side trails that offer varying levels of difficulty. Excellent opportunities for dispersed camping, hiking, and exploring the surrounding White River National Forest make this a prime location for multi-day offroad adventures.
