Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads
Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads

Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads

This section of Rampart Range Road is nicely maintained and provides amazing scenery as you drop into the Garden of the Gods Park. The route starts where Mt. Herman Road, the Schubarth Loop, and Range…
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Total Miles
35.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mt. Lincoln Road
Mt. Lincoln Road

Mt. Lincoln Road

The start of the trail is through private land. Once you come out of private land, about 0.5 miles, there is a rutted section then a rock obstacle. After that, the trail steadily climbs towards…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mt. Princeton
Mt. Princeton

Mt. Princeton

This is a short drive with easy access to outstanding views. There are a few small campsites along the route. Unlicensed vehicles are only allowed on FS 322 after the forest boundary line. Note: The…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mt. Shavano
Mt. Shavano

Mt. Shavano

The first half of this route follows CR 250 through BLM Land with great views of the Arkansas River Valley to the south. The road forks midway through as it enters Forest Service Land; stay…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Muddy Creek ATV
Muddy Creek ATV

Muddy Creek ATV

The Muddy Creek ATV trail starts at the intersection with the Cow Gulch single track before it crosses the wooden bridge, and heads north. It goes through a wide-open grassy meadow at the base of…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station
Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station

Muddy Pass & Piney Guard Station

This is an easy, scenic drive open June 21 through November 22. There are plenty of dispersed camping sites, all of them with amazing views. The first 6.5 miles are highly trafficked because of Piney…
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Total Miles
30.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mule Mountain
Mule Mountain

Mule Mountain

Mule Mountain is a longer and more challenging ATV trail in the San Juan National Forest. The entire 7.5 miles is one long descent from north to south. The north end starts on Devil Mountain…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mule Mountain Spur 1
Mule Mountain Spur 1

Mule Mountain Spur 1

This spur makes a loop off of Mule Mountain trail and Spur 2 for some extra mileage. It's an easy two-track with small loose rocks in the trail. It has a couple steep and loose…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mule Mountain Spur 2
Mule Mountain Spur 2

Mule Mountain Spur 2

This spur makes a loop off of Mule Mountain Trail to add some easy extra mileage to your ride. It's similar to the first spur, tightly maneuvering through the oak bushes. It has bits of…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mulstay Creek
Mulstay Creek

Mulstay Creek

This is a short trail that will lead you very close to the top of Parkview Mountain. You'll just have to hike about 1,200 feet to get to the peak. You'll be treated to a…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mumford Gulch Trail
Mumford Gulch Trail

Mumford Gulch Trail

Mumford Gulch Trail is a loop trail that can be done in either direction. It is primarily dirt with 1 section with a moderate pitch. The trail goes around the perimeter of Cow Camp Gulch…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mushroom Gulch - FS 308
Mushroom Gulch - FS 308

Mushroom Gulch - FS 308

Mushroom Gulch Trailhead starts at the intersection of FS 307 and FS 308 within the 4-Mile Recreation Area. This is a well-maintained forest service road that runs through the southern portion of the 4 Mile…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Music Pass Road
Music Pass Road

Music Pass Road

This out-and-back trail features moderate elevation gain and travels through a remote area that remains conveniently close to town. The route winds through groves of aspens and old-growth pines, offering scenic forest views. Recently graded,…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mystery Ditch
Mystery Ditch

Mystery Ditch

Mystery Ditch is a fun twisty ditch trail with very tight curves and banked corners. The trail rides through the bottom of a dirt arroyo with dirt walls several feet high. The trail is overall…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about N Clear Creek Road
N Clear Creek Road

N Clear Creek Road

This trail is an offshoot from Apex Road. If you want something slightly more technically challenging than Apex, this is a fun alternative to explore. The trail is fairly tight. 4WD is required in a…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Napoleon Pass
Napoleon Pass

Napoleon Pass

Climb along Continental Divide with 12,000-foot views at Napoleon Pass. You'll cross several creeks, so expect to get muddy. Take time to explore Tincup Cemetery and the old Gold Cup Mine. This route may close…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Narrow Gauge Ditch Part 1
Narrow Gauge Ditch Part 1

Narrow Gauge Ditch Part 1

This trail, part of the Flat Top Peach Valley Recreation Area, starts right by the Elephant Skin staging area in a wide grassy arroyo with dirt walls. The trail and tracks have been washed away…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Nate Creek
Nate Creek

Nate Creek

The Nate Creek singletrack starts at the end of the Lou Creek ATV trail and heads south for 7 miles through the Uncompahgre National Forest to an inconspicuous entrance on Owl Creek Pass. This is…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Natural Arch
Natural Arch

Natural Arch

This road is a connecting road to many other roads. It will get you to hikes, camping spots, and fun areas. There is no camping along this road; it does go through private property as…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Naturita Rim
Naturita Rim

Naturita Rim

Naturita Rim is the third loop in the Thunder Trails. This loop is easier than Thunder and Portis as it has fewer rocks. It is more like a continuation of Portis, continuing through the same…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

ATV trails in Colorado

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 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

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

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

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

UTV/side-by-side trails in Colorado

Learn more about 16 Road, Coal Gulch
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

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

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
Learn more about 171.B
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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