Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Star Wars
Star Wars

Star Wars

Star Wars is a wash trail in the Hardscrabble Trail system near Gypsum, Colorado. It is aptly named Star Wars since riding at the bottom of a curvy wash resembles the feeling of flying fast…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Steep Mountain
Steep Mountain

Steep Mountain

This is a short, easy trail with a few dispersed campsites. It is really more of a road than a trail, and could be driven in most cars.
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Steers Gulch Road
Steers Gulch Road

Steers Gulch Road

This road has seasonal closures to keep the wildlife preserved. There is camping and amazing views of rolling hills, as well as some hiking trails. It does get extremely muddy when wet and has some…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stevens Gulch
Stevens Gulch

Stevens Gulch

This trail is mainly used to get to Torrey's Peak and Gray's Peak trailheads. Most of it is dirt with small rocks, and could be done in a small car, but as you get further…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stillwater Pass
Stillwater Pass

Stillwater Pass

The drive is nice and easy to an amazing lake with incredible mountain views. You can access the Idleglen OHV Area from here where you'll find a ton of ATV, dirt bike and snowmobile trails.…
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Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stony Pass
Stony Pass

Stony Pass

Stony Pass is another way to get from Silverton to Highway 149, although it is not a great way. The Jeep trail is not very difficult, but it is 38 miles long and the section…
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Total Miles
38.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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Stony Pass Road

Stony Pass Road

Stony Pass Road begins off of Wigwam Creek Road, near Cheesman Reservoir in the Pike National Forest. The road heads north towards Wellington Lake. This is a dirt road that can be accessed by most…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Stony Pass, Kite Lake
Stony Pass, Kite Lake

Stony Pass, Kite Lake

This area has a ton of mining history and includes stations along the route that explain the main points. Buffalo Boy Tram House and Kite Lake are the main features here. If you have time,…
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Total Miles
18.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Storm Mountain, Bear Gulch
Storm Mountain, Bear Gulch

Storm Mountain, Bear Gulch

**Currently closed due to rock/mud slide from fire** Check out the side roads, and enjoy some fun terrain on this trail in the Roosevelt National Forest. There is a fun little loop off the east…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
5 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Straight Creek
Straight Creek

Straight Creek

An ATV or dirt bike trail that follows I-70 from the town of Dillon to the Eisenhower Tunnel. You follow the creek most of the time which and are in the shadow of I-70. Mostly…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Strawberry BLM Road #2751
Strawberry BLM Road #2751

Strawberry BLM Road #2751

Traveling on this BLM road provides easy access to secluded dispersed camping all along its length and at the ends, as well as access to great mountain biking and stunning views of Fraser Valley and…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Summit Gulch (GH-74)
Summit Gulch (GH-74)

Summit Gulch (GH-74)

Summit Gulch (GH-74) is a scenic, narrow, rocky trail that is frequented by off-highway vehicles such as dirt bikes and SxSs in Breckenridge, Colorado. The trail has several rollers that are exciting to drive over…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sunset Rocks
Sunset Rocks

Sunset Rocks

Sunset Rocks is a tight twisty single track through rocky desert terrain on the side of a mesa with pinyon pine and red rock. The trail starts at the intersection of Eagle Valley and Sidewinder…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Switzerland North
Switzerland North

Switzerland North

This trail is basically the more difficult portion of The Switzerland Trail. The easier section of the trail basically dead ends, at which point you take a left up a very steep, very rocky hill.…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Switzerland Trail
Switzerland Trail

Switzerland Trail

It is amazing to consider what it must have been like to be on a train winding down the steep terrain on this trail. The scenery is fantastic, especially in the fall. If you want…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about T-33 Crash Site
T-33 Crash Site

T-33 Crash Site

This trail takes you to plane wreckage and will challenge the most experienced of drivers. It will also test your rig's clearance and articulation. There are a few spots you can pull over to let…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tabeguache
Tabeguache

Tabeguache

Tabeguache 2.0 is a short, easy Jeep trail a short distance west of Montrose. It starts near the Dry Creek Rock Crawling Trails, and crosses Dry Creek, Piney Creek, and Cushman Creek before climbing up…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Taylor Divide
Taylor Divide

Taylor Divide

This is a great single-track trail in the Gunnison National Forest between Aspen and Crested Butte, Colorado. It's 1.3 miles and only loses about 200 feet from the north end to the south end. It…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Taylor Park Hills & Thrills
Taylor Park Hills & Thrills

Taylor Park Hills & Thrills

If you are camping south of Taylor Park Trading Post or at the Trading Post, this is the ONLY route to get to the northern side of Taylor Park on an off-highway vehicle. It is…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Taylor Pass
Taylor Pass

Taylor Pass

If you're heading to Taylor Park Reservoir from Aspen, this is the shortest route with beautiful views at Taylor Pass. Several other trails connect up with this trail. Unlicensed vehicles can ride in reverse, from…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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