Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Crestone, Colorado

Countryside Tour

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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa