Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Shrine Pass
Shrine Pass

Shrine Pass

Nice, easy ride open to unlicensed vehicles at the parking lot at Shrine Pass from June 21 to November 22. This is a popular area for hikers and mountain bikers so please be respectful. Bring…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sidewinder
Sidewinder

Sidewinder

This trail begins at the bottom of a tight ravine with nowhere to turn around. It is one way from bottom to top, and features plenty of obstacles to conquer on your way to the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sidney Basin
Sidney Basin

Sidney Basin

Short trail off of Governors Basin trail in Ouray. It leads to some open meadows, some nice views and an old abandoned mine. Be aware there is another trail to the east on the map…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Signal Butte Trail
Signal Butte Trail

Signal Butte Trail

The Signal Butte trail is on the north end of the 717 area in Pike National Forest with easy access from any of the multi-use trails that connect to this loop. You can access this…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Signal Peak
Signal Peak

Signal Peak

The Signal Peak Trail runs East to West through BLM land south of Gunnison National Forest. The trail makes for a smooth ride with a consistent 1,000-foot climb. The final stretch becomes fairly steep but…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Silver Basin Trail
Silver Basin Trail

Silver Basin Trail

This road connects to Yankee Boy Basin Road at the same place as Imogene Pass. Take a right to go to Silver Basin. There are two beautiful emerald green lakes. The road after the first…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Silver Cloud Mine
Silver Cloud Mine

Silver Cloud Mine

Silver Cloud Mine is a very short in-and-out Jeep trail off Highway 550, south of the climb to Red Mountain Pass. The trail is easy to a wide spot at an old mine high on…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Silver Lake Road
Silver Lake Road

Silver Lake Road

The trail is easy for the most part. There is one rutted spot at the beginning that is deep and would be difficult for most SUVs. Past that point, there are a few muddy spots…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Silver Mountain Trail
Silver Mountain Trail

Silver Mountain Trail

This trail has it all: epic views and rocky challenges. Silver Mountain is a super-long trail in the Rio Grande National Forest south of South Fork, Colorado. It climbs up over a mountain range through…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop
Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop

Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop

Mostly 50" track with several creek crossings, steep climbs, and descents. This trail winds through Aspen and Spruce forest before traveling across the Grand Mesa. There are cattle grazing, deer, elk, bears, and moose to…
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Total Miles
29.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sims Mesa/Delores Creek
Sims Mesa/Delores Creek

Sims Mesa/Delores Creek

The maintained gravel Sims Mesa Rd offers views of the Uncompaghre River valley. It becomes a rutted unmaintained Forest Service road as it enters the National Forest. Wildflowers and aspen groves line the trail as…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Skinny
Skinny

Skinny

Fun trail to ride while exploring the middle of the Tarryall Reservoir trail network. Skinny is in excellent connection between Packer Gulch, West Packer, Schoolmarm, Windy, and Paige. Skinny offers open fields, thick pines, and…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Slaughter House Gulch
Slaughter House Gulch

Slaughter House Gulch

This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Slaughterhouse Gulch
Slaughterhouse Gulch

Slaughterhouse Gulch

This is a fun trail along the edge of Union Park before climbing through the trees. It passes an old mining cabin that is known as the Christmas Cabin. It is decorated with Christmas decorations…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sleepy Cat
Sleepy Cat

Sleepy Cat

This is a relatively easy and enjoyable drive with excellent views. This entire area has a bunch of great trails and is perfect for OHVs. Make a trip of it with friends and family by…
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Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Smith Mountain
Smith Mountain

Smith Mountain

Smith Mountain is a fairly easy and enjoyable trail. BLM signs call it Smith Mountain Jeep Trail. We started on the south end. This trail runs through the low country of Peach Valley then turns…
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Total Miles
35.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Smith Mountain Jeep Road Overlook
Smith Mountain Jeep Road Overlook

Smith Mountain Jeep Road Overlook

Just outside of Delta Colorado, inside Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area you'll find an unmaintained jeep trail that leads you out onto a peninsula with spectacular views of the Gunnison Gorge. The trail overall is…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snake ATV Trail
Snake ATV Trail

Snake ATV Trail

The Snake ATV trail is a fun ATV trail accessed from the Peach Valley Staging Area that winds at the bottom of the flat valley between the adobe hills. It mostly covers the flat ground…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Snow Mesa Trail
Snow Mesa Trail

Snow Mesa Trail

The Snow Mesa single track starts at 12,000 feet up on a flat mesa in the tundra. The east end of the trail is not very rocky and is pretty smooth dirt. It's a very…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Soap Creek FR 721
Soap Creek FR 721

Soap Creek FR 721

At mile 11 starting from Highway 92, the road starts getting harder. At this point, you start up a steep hill that has loose rocks and can be challenging especially if it is wet. Once…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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