A very easy tour taking you through the non-alpine area southeast of Buena Vista. This is a good chance to see what the backcountry looks like east of the Collegiate Range. You will pass through… Learn more about Countryside Tour
Total Miles
111.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
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… Learn more about Badger Creek
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old La Veta Pass
This trail is an old train route that connected the East and West sides of the Sangre de Cristo mountains up until the 1960s, when the highway was put in. It is now an unmaintained… Learn more about Old La Veta Pass
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fullerton Park
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There are a lot of downed trees, so you may have to turn around or carry a chainsaw.… Learn more about Fullerton Park
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Springs
You will enjoy this road with its pretty views. There are a bunch of camping spots, enough space for a large group at some. There is a bathroom and picnic area at the end of… Learn more about Big Springs
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
31 Mile Creek
An easy ride from Countryside Tour GP to Highway 9 in the lower country east of Buena Vista. The central part of the trail follows 31 Mile Creek through part of the Pike National Forest,… Learn more about 31 Mile Creek
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Barrel Springs
This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. It has beautiful views of the big open valley desert, and really cool rocks. There seems to be no camping. Dirt or rocky road, typically… Learn more about Barrel Springs
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon
This is a popular, heavily used network of trails that starts just south of Cripple Creek and takes you on a ride through history. See old mines and historic towns. A number of 4X4 roads… Learn more about Shelf Road, Phantom Canyon
Total Miles
57.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Dry Drainage
This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. It has beautiful views of the big open desert, and there are some pretty cool rocks. There seems to be no camping. Dirt or rocky… Learn more about Old Dry Drainage
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Carnero
You will enjoy this road with its amazing views, and access to other roads. There are a few spots that look like they would be good for camping. The road can be muddy when wet,… Learn more about Carnero
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Natural Arch
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
La Garita
This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles, it has beautiful views, there seems to be no camping. If you get to a deep stream crossing, stop and turn around - this is… Learn more about La Garita
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lake Mountain
This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. There is a stream that runs in the road and it is rocky at times. It has beautiful views and water crossings less than a… Learn more about Lake Mountain
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Canada Ancha
This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. It has beautiful views, but there seems to be no camping. This is a very busy area for dirt bikes and SxSs. Dirt or rocky… Learn more about Canada Ancha
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Mt. Shavano
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
East Butte
Beautiful road with amazing views. This road can be muddy when wet and has some water puddles. There is no camping, but it is a quick, simple, enjoyable road to take a drive on. Dirt… Learn more about East Butte
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
La Ventana
Beautiful road with amazing views. It can be muddy when wet, with water puddles. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two, but it is a quick, simple, enjoyable road to take a… Learn more about La Ventana
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Upper South Park
This road can be muddy when wet with water puddles. It has beautiful views and there is a bunch of wildlife and amazing meadows. There seems to be no camping. The road becomes hard to… Learn more about Upper South Park
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Black Dumps
This is a scenic and varied Jeep trail close to Buena Vista. Coal was once mined in the area, and that is what gives the trail its strange name.The track winds its way through open… Learn more about Black Dumps
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Deer Creek
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There are a lot of gates on this road for cattle; please return the gates how you found… Learn more about Deer Creek
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Indiana Head
This road can be muddy when wet, with water puddles. It has beautiful views of the open valley desert and some really cool rocks. There seems to be no camping. The road ends abruptly, and… Learn more about Indiana Head
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pride of the West Tunnel
This has to be the best mine portal ever! Fantastic granite stonework with a capstone inscribed "Pride of the West 1880". A two-story hotel was beside the tunnel when it was in operation.Follow the North… Learn more about Pride of the West Tunnel
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Woman Creek
This road has beautiful views! It can be muddy and have water puddles when wet. There is no camping along this road. It is steep in areas and also has some meadows where the mud… Learn more about Old Woman Creek
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hecla Junction - Arkansas River Headwaters
Co Rd 194 is a graded road maintained May - September that ends at the Arkansas River with a beautiful campground and river takeout spot. Fee required for camping. Makes for a wonderful daytime swim… Learn more about Hecla Junction - Arkansas River Headwaters
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cave Creek
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. The road can be tight in spots, and it will be muddy when wet, with some water puddles.… Learn more about Cave Creek
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lookout Mountain
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There can be a lot of wildlife, and might be muddy when wet. There is a chance of… Learn more about Lookout Mountain
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Billings Lake
This is a very bumpy and rocky road, so those with stock vehicles should be cautioned. You will stay mostly in the trees until the North Fork Reservoir. The final stretch of road is only… Learn more about Billings Lake
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Raspberry
Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. The road is tight and spots and will be muddy when wet with water puddles. It also is… Learn more about Raspberry
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Monarch Pass
Not all trails need to be difficult Jeep trails! This is a pleasant drive over a historic pass, through a large park and a bunch of forests, and into the town of Pitkin.Old Monarch Pass… Learn more about Old Monarch Pass
Total Miles
50.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Pinon
Beautiful road with amazing views of big open valleys. There is no camping on this road. The road can be muddy when wet and is not winter maintained. The road is a dead end. Dirt… Learn more about Pinon