Beginner Off-Road Trails Near North La Junta, Colorado
NE Passage via Cimarron Canyon
This is a very long dirt road route connecting Clayton Lake State Park NM and Trinidad, Colorado. There is a shortcut that will eliminate approximately 20 miles (if you look at the route closely, it's… Learn more about NE Passage via Cimarron Canyon
Total Miles
113.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Trinchera Pass
Trinchera Pass is an easy gravel and dirt road that can be traversed in any 4x4 and most 2WD vehicles. It offers scenic views of the north side of the Johnson Mesa/Raton volcanic field and… Learn more about Trinchera Pass
Total Miles
42.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Stage Rd
Easy trail with beautiful views. 4WD is recommended especially after snowfall. This trail leads to Gold Camp Road. Take switchbacks with caution, as they can become narrow and on-coming traffic can be difficult to see.… Learn more about Old Stage Rd
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp
Lower Gold Camp Road
Dirt roads with some rocks scattered throughout. Good road that is easily accessible from Colorado Springs that virtually any car can handle. Multiple tunnels going through the mountains. Majority is two lane with multiple spots… Learn more about Lower Gold Camp Road
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gold Camp Rd to Cripple Creek
Gold Camp originally connected the Cheyenne Mountain area to Cripple Creek, but in 1988, Tunnel #3 collapsed and a large section of Gold Camp was closed to vehicles, but left open to hikers and bikers.… Learn more about Gold Camp Rd to Cripple Creek
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cucharas Pass
This is a fun, scenic drive through San Isabel National Forest. The road west of the pass is well maintained, with plenty of room for two-way traffic. East of the pass is rougher in spots,… Learn more about Cucharas Pass
Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mount Baldy
As you start the trail, you'll pass through Frosty Park where you'll find some great camping spots. The trail ends just below Mt. Baldy and south of Almagre Mountain. You'll have to hike the rest… Learn more about Mount Baldy
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads
This section of Rampart Range Road is nicely maintained and provides amazing scenery as you drop into the Garden of the Gods Park. Unlicensed vehicles aren't allowed on the main roads. There are a few… Learn more about Mt. Herman & Rampart Range Roads
Total Miles
33.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
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 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
Fan Dike
This is a steep, narrow, out-and-back trail with many switchbacks and areas of loose rock. Some areas have steep drops, and the trail ends abruptly, but there is plenty of room to turn around. You… Learn more about Fan Dike
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Steep Mountain
This is a short, easy trail with a few dispersed campsites. It is really more of a road than a trail, and could be driven in most cars. Learn more about Steep Mountain