Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Monte Vista, Colorado
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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
Pinon Cut Off
Beautiful road with amazing views. This road will be muddy when wet with lots of water crossings, and areas that are not safe. There was a very large landslide that made part of this road… Learn more about Pinon Cut Off
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Alamosa Conjeos-Fr Rd 250
This section of Alamosa Conjeos road goes to Platoro, Colorado along the Conjeos River and to the Platoro Reservoir. It starts 28 miles north of Chama and 22 miles south of Alamosa off of Hwy… Learn more about Alamosa Conjeos-Fr Rd 250
Total Miles
27.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Kerr Lake Road #257
The Kerr Lake Road (#257) will lead you first to a lily pond, then farther to an alpine lake with fishing and disturbed, primitive campsites. The road branches off of the Alamosa Conjeos road (#250)… Learn more about Kerr Lake Road #257
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baughman Cr
This is a long, out-and-back road that is well maintained and graded. It grants access to spurs that connect to other trails for ATV and motorcycles. There is some dispersed camping along the route. This… Learn more about Baughman Cr
Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Agua Ramon Mountain - Fr 630
Agua Ramon Mountain road is a forest service road that gradually takes you to the top of Agua Ramon Mountain. There is some amazing scenery along the way. Learn more about Agua Ramon Mountain - Fr 630
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kerr Road #257-1A
Kerr Road branches off to the right as you reach the Lily Pond on Kerr Lake road (#257). The road leading up to this point has been a maintained gravel road, whereas this road is… Learn more about Kerr Road #257-1A
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
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
Lone Rock
This road is fun and takes you up a road with a stream in the middle of it; please drive slowly so as to not disrupt the road. Rocky in spots, and off camber in… Learn more about Lone Rock
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Park Creek South-Fr Rd 380
Park Creek South is the section of Park Creek road (#380) from Alamosa Conjeos road (#250) that goes to private Lake Nolda. You can drive past this lake to connect to Park Creek Road which… Learn more about Park Creek South-Fr Rd 380
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Agua Ramon
The first 14 miles of this road are well maintained and well graded, but the last 2 miles are very rough with cobblestone. There are no obstacles, but good clearance will be necessary after mile… Learn more about Agua Ramon
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
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
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
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
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
Park Creek Rd-Fr Rd 380
Park Creek Road starts at Hwy 160 to the North of Wolf Creek Pass. It takes you up 4000 feet to an elevation of 11,627 feet. You will travel through Corral park then past sideroads… Learn more about Park Creek Rd-Fr Rd 380
Total Miles
26.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Treasure Creek-Fr Rd 243
Treasure Creek road is a delightful drive off of Park Creek road. It has multiple pull off side roads with primitive dry camping spots. Even if not camping and in the area it's worth the… Learn more about Treasure Creek-Fr Rd 243
Total Miles
0
Tech Rating
1
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
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
Taos Valley Road 5030 North
If quiet and solitude are what you're looking for, you've found the right trail. This is one of the most remote section of trail in the San Luis Valley. Stunning scenery of the vast Rio… Learn more about Taos Valley Road 5030 North