Trail Overview

The trail is fairly easy when conditions are good; when muddy or snowy, it becomes more difficult. There are some ruts to contend with in areas, a couple of steep short climbs, and in the wintertime, there is a section where it is very icy on the west end of the trail as you head downhill. Along this trail, there are designated areas where you are permitted to target shoot.

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Difficulty

The trail becomes more difficult with wet/snowy weather.

History

This area was part of the Hayman Wildfire in the late 90s, which was the largest wildfire in Colorado until a few years ago.

Technical Rating

Grant Vogel

Jun 19, 2025

Open

West side of the trail was very washed out and rocky from recent rainstorms, east side was in normal condition with some mud and puddles.

Jeremy Portillo

May 11, 2025

Open

This was a fun little trail. I came in from the back side and exited out through to 67, and it started worse than it ended. At the front, it’s easy dirt road with tons of places to shoot. Getting out to the back, it’s much more narrow and through the woods-y. There’s a really steep hill that I came down that may be hard for some to get back up if going north to south. Tons of trash, pretty sad.

Mark D

Feb 02, 2025

Open

Austin Fry

Dec 24, 2024

Open

Robert Bruning

Nov 22, 2024

Open

Josh Klugh

Jul 20, 2024

Open

Road was rutted up pretty badly with bypasses also starting to get rutted out. Lots of shooters and lots of debris left behind.

Pat Zadow

Feb 24, 2024

Open

Trail is very crowded with shooters. Every pull out was full for miles. Road is in pretty rough condition due to large ruts and muddy conditions. The amount of traffic it is getting doesn't help. Not an enjoyable drive due to the number of people on it.