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Learn more about Alpine Plateau Road
Alpine Plateau Road

Alpine Plateau Road

Turning off from the main highway, there are about 8 miles of private land you have to get through before reaching BLM. At about mile 7 is a seasonal closure gate: "From December 1 to…
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Total Miles
15.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Alpine Tunnel
Alpine Tunnel

Alpine Tunnel

The Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. At an altitude of 11,523 feet, it was the first tunnel to be built through the Continental Divide. The Denver, South Park and…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Alvarado Road - CR 140
Alvarado Road - CR 140

Alvarado Road - CR 140

Located just outside the town of Westcliffe, Colorado, this overland-style trail offers spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Alvarado Road- CR 140 is a maintained, dirt and rock trail that offers access…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about American Basin
American Basin

American Basin

American Basin is a regular little Jeep trail - less than a mile long. It would not constitute having a feature by itself, except it has fantastic wildflowers in July. If you enjoy wildflowers, make…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Amethyst
Amethyst

Amethyst

This is a short, relatively easy out and back trail located near Red Feathers Lakes. The trail has a gradual climb over some loose dirt and baby heads. The trail is one way, but has…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Apex Road
Apex Road

Apex Road

There is a lot of history along this easy, backcountry drive. You'll be able to see four old cemeteries, and several historic structures in Apex, an old mining camp and ghost town. The route offers…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Argentine Pass
Argentine Pass

Argentine Pass

This is an out-and-back trail; the back side of Argentine Pass is limited to foot traffic for descending down into Peru Creek. The trail begins right outside Georgetown on Guanella Pass. Begin up FS 248.1…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Arnold Gulch
Arnold Gulch

Arnold Gulch

This trail is nearly 2 miles in length and is comprised entirely of loose, sandy washes with very bumpy washboards. It connects the two Triad Ridge trails to the primary road. The west end of…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Arrastra Gulch to Little Giant Basin
Arrastra Gulch to Little Giant Basin

Arrastra Gulch to Little Giant Basin

Just beyond the outskirts of Silverton, this road climbs up through a bunch of old mine sites to a mountain lake. Compared to the scenery of the Million Dollar Highway, this little nook is rougher,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Aspen Ridge
Aspen Ridge

Aspen Ridge

Aspen Ridge is a well-known tourist trail, but this is not the tourist version. This version keeps the namesake Aspen Ridge in the middle of the run but adds a road with an interesting hill…
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Total Miles
38.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Back Way to North Sand Hills
Back Way to North Sand Hills

Back Way to North Sand Hills

Avoid the paved road to Walden on this fun back way to North Sand Hills. There are camping sites along the trail, and a good number of side roads to play on. The Old Roach…
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Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Badger Creek
Badger Creek

Badger Creek

An easy and fairly scenic Jeep trail.Badger Creek has nothing above timberline, but is a nice drive along Sand Gulch, with lots of open views along the north segment that follows the powerline. You cross…
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Total Miles
24.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baker Pass
Baker Pass

Baker Pass

This is a fun trail with little use, and amazing views above 11,000 feet. There are side roads to check out, including one that takes you to a very cool restored log cabin. There is…
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Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Balanced Rock Road
Balanced Rock Road

Balanced Rock Road

There is some good camping along this trail that takes you to upper Palmer Lake Reservoir. Unlicensed vehicles aren't permitted on the main routes, and there are very few side roads to explore. The top…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain

This trail passes between Middle Bald Mountain and South Bald Mountain. You'll twist and turn through some slow and challenging spots. If you want even more of a challenge, take a left across the meadow…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 1
Bald Mountain Gulch 1

Bald Mountain Gulch 1

Section 1 of the Bald Mountain Gulch trail in the Four Mile OHV recreation area begins at a parking lot. There are two giant signs, one with a map of the area and the other…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 2
Bald Mountain Gulch 2

Bald Mountain Gulch 2

Section 2 of the Bald Mountain Gulch trail in the Four Mile OHV recreation area. This 3 mile section leads you past Little Cottonwood Creek and Arnold Gulch where ATV/dirt bike only trails are. Predominantly…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bald Mountain Gulch 3
Bald Mountain Gulch 3

Bald Mountain Gulch 3

This 1.8 mile section either ends or begins at a smaller parking lot (staging area). Dirt and sandy washes predominantly with a couple of short, steep grades to get up/down. There are sections where water…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Bald Mountain Spur
Bald Mountain Spur

Bald Mountain Spur

This loop around Bald Mountain is definitely on the advanced side due to steep grades on very loose rocks. The Westside of the loop is easier than the Eastside. The Eastside offers more challenging sections…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baldwin Lake
Baldwin Lake

Baldwin Lake

Baldwin Lake is an in-and-out Jeep trail from Mount Antero road to Baldwin Mine and back. Fairly bumpy, but the last part is above the treeline and offers some very nice views.The final section of…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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