Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dotsero, Colorado

Coffee Pot Road

Start your ride with beautiful views of Eagle Valley and the Colorado River and continue into White River National Forest. Dispersed camping allowed inside the forest, and there are a few pay campgrounds. Unlicensed vehicles…
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Total Miles
26.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Red Table Road

This trail is very rocky,you will find soft red dirt on this trail that will become mud in wet conditions.There are multiple water puddles, some came be deep, with no bypass.It is a fun trail…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Red Table North 464

This road is pretty simple with a few spots to pull over and get a good view of the red rocks.As far as difficulty it's pretty easy, a little bumpy but nothing a stock 4wd…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

White Owl

Enjoy this beautiful road high up in the Colorado mountains. Hunters enjoy this area for its vast views and open areas to be able to spot prey. I enjoy it for the amazing scenery, and…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Over the Crown: BLM Road #8324

BLM Road #8324 provides a lengthy adventure around the crown and can act as an extension loop to BLM Road 8230. From this trail, you will see great views of Mt. Sopris, the Elk Range,…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

The Crown: BLM Road #8320

The Crown offers sweeping views of the Elk Range, Basalt, and Carbondale. See incredible views of Mount Sopris and Capitol Peak. This trail is generally one car length wide, and can get steep at times,…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Dinkle Lake Road

Dinkle Lake Road is an easy dirt road that provides spectacular views of Mt. Sopris and access to Dinkle Lakes, Thomas Lakes Trailhead, and the Mt. Sopris Trailhead. This trail is mostly tame, with a…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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
36.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Capitol Creek Road

Capitol creek road is a moderate trail that offers access to many trailheads for hiking, including Capitol Creek trail and Hell Roaring Trail. As a result, this area can get heavily trafficked as backpackers, horses,…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

West Ute Cr

Enjoy this beautiful road high up in the Colorado mountains. Hunters enjoy this area for its vast views and open areas to be able to spot prey. I enjoy it for the amazing scenery and…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Long Park

Majority of Long Park Trail (National Forest System Road (NFSR) 225) travels through the Routt National Forest. Offering fantastic camping opportunities early along the trail with beautiful views of Rock Creek. Proceed with caution after…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Little Annie Road (CR 15G)

Little Annie Road provides a great route to the Sundeck on the top of Aspen Mountain and access to Richmond Ridge. Features spectacular views of Castle Valley and the surrounding peaks. This road is fairly…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lynx Pass

Lynx Pass (National Forest System Road (NFSR) 270) is a scenic stretch of road with an elevation range from 7,200 to 8,720 feet. The habitat varies from lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, and subalpine fir forests…
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Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Blacktail Creek

A portion of this route travels through Routt National Forest, and unlicensed vehicles are permitted. The last section of the trail is incredibly beautiful with views of the Colorado River meandering through a large valley.…
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Total Miles
29.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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
14.5
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Paradise Divide

Wildlife, wildflowers and stunning scenery surround you on this relaxing trail. Camping is available. Portions of the trail are closed between March 1 and June 30 depending on seasonal conditions.
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Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Hagerman Pass

Turquoise Reservoir is an excellent hub for your outdoor adventures, especially fishing and hiking, including the Colorado Trail, and exploring two historical railroad tunnels. Want to make it a really long day? At Basalt, head…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Sleepy Cat

This is a relatively easy and enjoyable drive with excellent views. This entire area has a bunch of great trails and is perfect for OHVs. Make a trip of it with friends and family by…
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Total Miles
23.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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
10.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Overland Reservoir

A scenic graded road over Grand Mesa between Paonia and Collbran. Easy enough to be done in a passenger car.Overland Reservoir is owned by Overland Ditch and Reservoir Company, founded in 1903 as a mutual…
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Total Miles
58
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Ptarmigan Pass

We like to do this Jeep trail clockwise with McAllister Pass starting over on Shrine Pass. The first half mile is in Wearyman Creek. Be careful if the water is high. Ptarmigan Pass spends a…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Gunsight Pass

This is a great Jeep trail close to Crested Butte. The actual name of the trail is Gunsight Pass, but since access to the pass is no longer allowed I renamed it. The first thing…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Williams Peak Road

This trail takes you up along a high ridge with amazing views of the valley and reservoir below. The top section has dispersed camping available set back in the trees, and if you're lucky you…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop

Mostly 50" track with several creek crossings, steep climbs, and descents. This trail winds through Aspen and Spruce forest before traveling across the Grand Mesa. There are cattle grazing, deer, elk, bears, and moose to…
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Total Miles
28.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lily Pond

Once you ride to Forest Hill and look around a bit, just over the ridge is the beautiful and enormous Lily Pond. The pond is beautifully set against the backdrop of the Collegiate Peaks. There…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Forest Hill Mine

This trail can begin at the Taylor Park Trading Post or off Taylor River Road. There are numerous parking areas along the road to unload your SxS, ATV or trail bike. There are several large…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Gordon Mine

Just west of Twin Lakes, off the road to Aspen. A short trail that can be combined with Lost Canyon to make a longer day. The left spur goes to a building remaining from the…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Pie Plant

The road is graded for the first few miles. There are some nice camping sites along the road as you leave the Taylor Park River area and enter the trees. Driving is easy, although it…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Weston Pass

A nice, scenic drive, especially if you like seasonal colors. There is a campground available as well as some great camping spots along the South Fork of South Platte River and Big Union Creek.
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Total Miles
18.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Base Camp (311)

Heading north from the popular Dumont Lake area, this train offers beautiful views of Rabbit Ears Peak and Lake Dumont from high on the mountain side. The majority of the terrain is easy to traverse,…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su