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
Rampart Crossover
This is a fun drive for licensed and unlicensed vehicles. You can take it in either direction. You'll either start or finish at Rainbow Falls OHV Area. Camping is available, but restricted to designated sites.… Learn more about Rampart Crossover
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Forest Road 507
Forest Road 507 rests in the Pike National Forest just outside of Sedalia, CO, and serves as a connector for the northern section of the Rampart Range Recreation Area. This trail runs in a 2-way… Learn more about Forest Road 507
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Jackson Creek South/ Watson Park
Jackson Creek South, and to some extent Watson Park are smooth, very easy wide roads that are worth exploring for the scenery and access to dispersed camping, but they also serve as access points for… Learn more about Jackson Creek South/ Watson Park
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Winding Stairs-Ice Cave Loop
This loop consists of Forest Service roads 323 and 324 which meet on the east side of the loop; the loop is continuous, and the numbers can be confusing. The trail surface is decomposed granite… Learn more about Winding Stairs-Ice Cave Loop
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fern 2- Rampart Range
This is a scenic and fun 2-mile long trail on mostly crushed granite and dirt. Except for a short, steeper grade at the northern end of the trail, the trail has a gentle grade throughout… Learn more about Fern 2- Rampart Range
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Missouri Gulch - FR 347
Starting from County Road 79 (Spruce Dr), the trail meanders through the forest. There are many spur trails and interconnected trail systems that could make it easy to become disoriented, especially once you get into… Learn more about Missouri Gulch - FR 347
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rampart Range - FR 300
This route is from between FR 346 (Hotel Gulch) and FR 320 (Mt Herman Road). It can be entered from multiple connecting trails on the western side. Either from pavement via Woodland Park, from Garden… Learn more about Rampart Range - FR 300
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trout Creek (FS 649)
Trout Creek is easy dirt and crushed granite. The trail is easy, except for the large number of berms and waves across the trail. For the most part, turns are shallow and level and there… Learn more about Trout Creek (FS 649)
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hotel Gulch - FR 346
A fairly easy trail and could be made difficult after a snowstorm. Hotel Gulch starts at the Manitou Experimental Forest steadily climbing to Rampart Range Road. If it is open the Manitou Experimental Forest is… Learn more about Hotel Gulch - FR 346
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Long Hollow 60 inch Trail (FS 650)
This summary is for the southern part of Long Hollow Trail that is about 4.5 miles of fun, twisting, turning trail through the forest on fairly smooth well-maintained crushed granite trails. The Forest service rates… Learn more about Long Hollow 60 inch Trail (FS 650)
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Rainbow Falls
The Rainbow falls riding area is on the north side of Hwy 67, about 17 miles southwest of Deckers, CO, or 17 miles north of Woodland Park, CO, with easy access to the parking lot… Learn more about West Rainbow Falls
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / 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
Crow Valley Loop
Pawnee National Grasslands offers a distinct landscape of wide-open views and rolling hills with ample opportunities for recreation. This area is a checkerboard of National Grasslands, State of Colorado, Central Plains Experimental Range, and private… Learn more about Crow Valley Loop
Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Signal Butte Trail
The Signal Butte trail is on the north end of the 717 area in Pike National Forest with easy access from any of the multi-use trails that connect to this loop. You can access this… Learn more about Signal Butte Trail
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Wigwam Creek Road
Wigwam Creek Road is a dirt road located on the southwest side of CO Road 126 in the Pike National Forest. It is easily accessible by passenger vehicles in dry conditions. The road is mostly… Learn more about Wigwam Creek Road
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Phantom Creek, Signal Butte
A great way to check out views of Pikes Peak and Signal Butte. You'll pass through the Hayman Burn Area. It is interesting to observe the damage and recovery occurring there. If you want to… Learn more about Phantom Creek, Signal Butte
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3
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
Stony Pass Road
Stony Pass Road begins off of Wigwam Creek Road, near Cheesman Reservoir in the Pike National Forest. The road heads north towards Wellington Lake. This is a dirt road that can be accessed by most… Learn more about Stony Pass Road
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Wigwam Trail
This shorter trail begins a few miles in on the Stony Pass Road Trail, near Cheesman Reservoir in the Pike National Forest. The road heads west toward the Wigwam Creek Trailhead, providing access to the… Learn more about Wigwam Trail
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Gross Reservoir
This is a super fun, single lane road to amazing camping. You'll camp above the reservoir and fish, canoe, kayak and relax. No swimming. Open to licensed and unlicensed vehicles. Trail is open from May… Learn more about Gross Reservoir
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Magnolia Road East
This is a smooth, dirt road any vehicle can access. The road accesses the Aspen Meadows residential area, but will allow you to avoid the heavy traffic of Boulder Canyon and has beautiful scenery. This… Learn more about Magnolia Road East
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Switzerland Trail
It is amazing to consider what it must have been like to be on a train winding down the steep terrain on this trail. The scenery is fantastic, especially in the fall. If you want… Learn more about Switzerland Trail
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Squaw Pass East
This trail begins off of Squaw Pass Road. At the trailhead, you will see a sign for "Historic Arapaho Springs". This is an easier trail in dry conditions, accessible by stock 4WD vehicles and higher… Learn more about Old Squaw Pass East
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Peewink
Enjoy this simple trail that leads to some pretty camp spots. If you're lucky, you might even be able to see a moose! Most vehicles can do this road, although it does have some spots… Learn more about Peewink
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Santa Fe Trail
This is an easy, one-way trail with a few places to pass and some rocky and washed out sections. You'll find a handful of dispersed campsites and some great views of Idaho Springs. The end… Learn more about Santa Fe Trail
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Squaw Mountain Lookout
This trail is easily accessed off of Squaw Pass Road. As the name hints, the trail takes you takes you to Squaw Mountain fire lookout which is about a 1-mile hike from the end of… Learn more about Squaw Mountain Lookout
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Squaw Pass Central
This trail can accessed from either the Squaw Mountain Lookout trail or the Old Squaw Pass East Trail. The trail is blocked in the middle by a gated section of private property which prevents you… Learn more about Old Squaw Pass Central