Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Scotland
Scotland

Scotland

This is a scenic and fun trail on the Mesa with thick trees and meadows of wildflowers. The trail climbs East to West. Obstacles are 12 inches or less. The East side is generally looser…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Scotty's Cutoff ATV Trail
Scotty's Cutoff ATV Trail

Scotty's Cutoff ATV Trail

This is a short detour around a big hill climb on Scotty's ATV Trail. It's easier than the section of Scotty's that it parallels. This section of trail has been freshly made through a pine…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Scratch and Dent
Scratch and Dent

Scratch and Dent

The Scratch and Dent trailhead is on the entrance road to Calamity Canyon, about a quarter mile from Rim Road. There is a small sign to the left at the bottom of the first small…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Second Newlins SO. Road
Second Newlins SO. Road

Second Newlins SO. Road

This road gets rocky in places, requiring 4WD. At the National Forest boundary, there is a sign that calls the road Willow Creek Road 274. Once you get on top of the ridge, the road…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts

Second Thoughts

Singletrack dirt bike and mountain bike trail. Descends towards the Colorado river with only a few climbs and you return to the trailhead on Third Flats Road.The start of the trail has tight turns through…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Sevenmile Creek
Sevenmile Creek

Sevenmile Creek

Start off through a valley, meandering along a beautiful rocky creek. Then climb out and head across some majestic forest land. The second portion offers a lot of different side roads to take, with a…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Shaeffer Dam Loop - BLM#6102K
Shaeffer Dam Loop - BLM#6102K

Shaeffer Dam Loop - BLM#6102K

Penrose Commons OHV Trail# 6102K is the easternmost trail of the Penrose Commons OHV recreational site. Majority of the trail traverses along the top edge of a valley overlooking the scenic cliffs of Patton Canyon…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Shallow Creek - NF 508
Shallow Creek - NF 508

Shallow Creek - NF 508

Lovely little road that takes you to the Shallow Creek Trailhead with some scenic views along the way. Some areas outside of private property where you can camp alongside the creek towards the end of…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sheep Mountain
Sheep Mountain

Sheep Mountain

Steep ascent through dense forest to the top of Sheep Mountain. Tight switchbacks and mild off-camber keeps this trail engaging, although not particularly difficult in general conditions. 270 degree view from the top features several…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sheephorn Mountain
Sheephorn Mountain

Sheephorn Mountain

Make your way up the side of this mountain on varied terrain. You'll see trees and a few glimpses of the valley below. End of the trail is an easy route passing some cool old…
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Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
3Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon
Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon

Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon

This is a heavily used network of trails that starts just south of Cripple Creek. A former stage coach route, Shelf Road takes you on a ride through history with old mines and ghost towns.…
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Total Miles
60.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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
2Easy
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
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sidewinder 1226.1A
Sidewinder 1226.1A

Sidewinder 1226.1A

An easier and shorter alternative to the section of Snyder Creek Loop to the North/North West. This track has one brief challenging section at the southwest end with roots and rocks amidst steeper switchbacks. After…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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Sidewinder Trail

Sidewinder Trail

The Sidewinder Trail is a challenging 20-mile technical single-track route located on the western edge of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. This twisting trail winds through high-desert terrain, showcasing dry washes and rocky slopes…
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Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
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
3Easy
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
3Easy
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
2Easy
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
5Difficult
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
5Moderate
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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