Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Horseshoe

Horseshoe Trail has the reputation of being one of the hardest trails in Colorado. Ride this one for 6 miles and 3,500 feet elevation gain of unrelenting rocks and arm-pumping climbs. It starts and ends…
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Total Miles

5.1

Tech Rating

9Difficult

Best Time

Fall, Summer

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Horseshoe Road

This short connector trail has gentle elevation changes and is lined with aspen on the western end, making it especially scenic in the fall. A few shallow mud holes are present in autumn, but can…
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Total Miles

1.3

Tech Rating

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about Hot Creek Trail

Hot Creek Trail

The Hot Creek Trail in the Rio Grande National Forest starts out in terrain with more of a desert feel with red slab-style rock. It gets into the pine trees and turns into a fast…
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Total Miles

6.0

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Hotel Gulch - FR 346

Hotel Gulch - FR 346

A fairly easy trail and could be made difficult after a snowstorm. Hotel Gulch starts at the Manitou Experimental Forest steadily climbing to Rampart Range Road. If it is open the Manitou Experimental Forest is…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Hungry Gulch

Hungry Gulch

When ridden East to West, Hungry Gulch starts at an intersection with Rocky Pitch Loop. The trail begins with some moderately steep but very straight climbs without technical features. The trail then flattens out and…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Hunter Reservoir Trail

Hunter Reservoir Trail

This trail is a spur that begins and ends at the Upper East Leon Trailhead. While most of the trails in the area have cattle guards, this one does not. We found the gate closed,…
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Total Miles

3.3

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Hunters Creek Trail

Hunters Creek Trail

Hunters Creek is an easier trail, with a little bit of rocks and slick roots to watch out for, but is mostly a fast and flowy trail with gradual hill climbs, curvy turns, and mostly…
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Total Miles

2.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Hurley Road

Hurley Road

This trail starts with a few mud holes and a rocky climb that offers great views of the surrounding mountains. In the summer, snowmelt creates a steady flow of water that can make the toughest…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Hurricane Peak

Hurricane Peak

A beautiful Jeep trail leading to the flank of Hurricane Peak at 13,200'. We believe the views from the end of this trail are the best in the San Juans. This road is a strong…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Illinois Ditch Trail

Illinois Ditch Trail

Illinois Ditch Trail is a 4.4-mile moderately difficult ATV trail that begins at its north end as a short segment of two-track from its intersection with Radial Mountain Trail. It quickly transitions onto a fast,…
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Total Miles

4.4

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Illinois Pass Trail

Illinois Pass Trail

Illinois Pass Trail is a 5.4-mile-long moderate ATV trail in Arapaho National Forest with a pretty consistently rocky surface. The trail begins on the north end of Illinois River Road as a wide, road-like path…
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Total Miles

5.3

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Imogene Pass

Imogene Pass

Imogene Pass is a challenging and rewarding off-roading trail and stands as the second-highest drivable mountain pass in Colorado, peaking at 13,114 feet. This route is nestled within the stunning San Juan Mountains, stretching between…
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Total Miles

11.9

Tech Rating

6Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Independece

Independece

The trail that started it all, Independence, is a short but brutal crawl through rocky washes and canyon terrain. Its steep drop-ins, vertical ledges, and tight exits make it every bit as difficult as Patriot,…
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Total Miles

0.2

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Independence Creek

Independence Creek

Independence Creek is a fun 3.3-mile single track in the Hahn's Peak trail system north of Steamboat, Colorado. A lot of this trail is rocky and rooty, with small downhills (or climbs) in a shaded…
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Total Miles

3.3

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Indiana Head

Indiana Head

This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles. It has beautiful views of the open valley desert and some really cool rocks. There seems to be no camping. The road ends abruptly, and…
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Total Miles

4.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Into the Forest We Go

Into the Forest We Go

The road leading up to this trail is seasonal, specifically once you reach the National Forest line - no motorized vehicles during the winter/spring months. It's an easy dirt road that climbs 1,000' in elevation,…
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Total Miles

3.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Iron Chest Mine

Iron Chest Mine

Very challenging trail, but a classic favorite with outstanding views at the top. Explore Iron Chest Mine and Ghost House. Obey all signs and do not enter any structures. Following the rules will keep this…
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Total Miles

2.7

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Ironclads

Ironclads

Ironclads is a challenging out-and-back loop branching off Bunce School Road Trail. It features loose rock climbs and descents, tight off-camber turns, boulder fields, and a couple of steep ledges. Scenic views are limited, but…
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Total Miles

1.6

Tech Rating

7Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Italian Creek

Italian Creek

Plan on spending some time in this popular recreation area with lots of great rides and options for alternative routes. Visit American Flag Mountain for beautiful views. The connecting Reno Divide is very remote, so…
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Total Miles

37.0

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Italian Creek, Reno Divide

Total Miles

27.5

Tech Rating

6Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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ATV trails in Colorado

Learn more about 427 ATV

427 ATV

This 2-mile-long ATV trail parallels the Wolford Reservoir with a view of the water almost the whole way. The majority of the trail is a wide ATV path through a flat valley, going up and…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 16 Road, Coal Gulch

16 Road, Coal Gulch

Take this trail through a beautiful, winding canyon. Early on, you will have the option to continue straight to an overlook, or take a left and view the end of the extreme 21 Road trail.…
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Total Miles

14.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about 171.0

171.0

This trail connects County Road 69 to the Sevenmile Creek Trail and offers easy travel with several camping opportunities along the way. Be sure to explore the side trails as they lead to more secluded…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about 171.A

171.A

This trail connects County Road 69 to the Sevenmile Creek Trail. There is a large camping area at the west entrance of the trail, as well as several smaller sights throughout the route. Keep in…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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UTV/side-by-side trails in Colorado

Learn more about 16 Road, Coal Gulch

16 Road, Coal Gulch

Total Miles

14.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about 171.0

171.0

Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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171.A

Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about 171.B

171.B

Road 171.B is a road that loops off of Sevenmile Creek. It will take about 30 minutes to complete the trail. Portions of this trail go through the burn scare from the Cameron Peak Fire…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Summer

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