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… Learn more about Overland Reservoir
Total Miles
58
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / 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… Learn more about Silver Spruce to High Trail Loop
Total Miles
28.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Red Creek
This trail's access is directly from Hwy 50 across from the Blue Mesa Reservoir. The one-lane gravel road has frequent turnouts for passing vehicles. Initially, it runs along the Sapinero State Wildlife Area and then… Learn more about Red Creek
Total Miles
14.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Park Creek/Salt Creek Loop
This loop offers an easy to moderate mix of terrain with great vistas, aspen groves, moderate stream crossings, and wildlife. A Colorado state park pass will be needed to enter Vega State Park which gives… Learn more about Park Creek/Salt Creek Loop
Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / 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. Learn more about Paradise Divide
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rainbow Lake Road
This is a very easy road but is a very busy logging area, so be mindful of logging trucks. You will find many hikes, roads, and camp spots along this beautiful road. Enjoy a couple… Learn more about Rainbow Lake Road
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
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… Learn more about Gunsight Pass
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gunnison Gorge South River Road
Just outside of Delta Colorado, inside Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area you'll find a beat up gravel road that leads you down to the Gunnison river. Most SUV's and trucks will not have an issue… Learn more about Gunnison Gorge South River Road
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Steers Gulch Road
This road has seasonal closures to keep the wildlife preserved. There is camping and amazing views of rolling hills, as well as some hiking trails. It does get extremely muddy when wet and has some… Learn more about Steers Gulch Road
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Smith Mountain Jeep Road Overlook
Just outside of Delta Colorado, inside Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area you'll find an unmaintained jeep trail that leads you out onto a peninsula with spectacular views of the Gunnison Gorge. The trail overall is… Learn more about Smith Mountain Jeep Road Overlook
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Antelope Road
This road has seasonal closures. It gets extremely muddy when wet and has large water puddles that can become very messy. No camping on this road, but it does have some amazing views. Dirt or… Learn more about West Antelope Road
Total Miles
4.1
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,… Learn more about Capitol Creek Road
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Elephant Skin Road
Elephant Skin Road is an easy Jeep trail between Montrose and Olathe. There are a few shallow gullies across the road, but can be done with any vehicle with a bit of clearance. There is… Learn more about Elephant Skin Road
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / 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… Learn more about Dinkle Lake Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
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,… Learn more about The Crown: BLM Road #8320
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Owl Creek Pass
This is an enjoyable and easy 45-mile trip over Owl Creek Pass between the Uncompahgre and Cimarron Rivers. We found a few water-filled potholes in August, but nothing that would stop a passenger car with… Learn more about Owl Creek Pass
Total Miles
43.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Deep Gulch Road
This road has seasonal closures. It gets extremely muddy when wet and has very large puddles that can become very messy. This road does go through private property, so please be mindful. Not much camping… Learn more about Deep Gulch Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gunnison Tunnel
In 2020 a locked gate was placed near the west portal (west of the canal dipper) which prevents running the complete trail. The trail can be run from the Uncompahgre River east to the gate… Learn more about Gunnison Tunnel
Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Alpine Plateau Road
Turning off from the main highway, there are about 8 miles of private land you have to get through before reaching BLM. At about mile 7 is a seasonal closure gate: "From December 1 to… Learn more about Alpine Plateau Road
Total Miles
15
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
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,… Learn more about Over the Crown: BLM Road #8324
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Kezar Loop
Extremely muddy when wet, to the point of sliding out. Not safe if the rain has been strong; even with 4wd the mud becomes very slippery. You will enjoy this road with its amazing views.… Learn more about Kezar Loop
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
South Divide
This is a series of well-graded or slightly bumpy roads that will take you from Ridgway to Olathe over the Uncompaghre Plateau. The south part has vast views of open ranchland, the center is in… Learn more about South Divide
Total Miles
80.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Divide Road
This is a 90-mile long, wide-graded road up the middle of the Uncompaghre Plateau from Montrose to (almost) Grand Junction. Go from farmland to expansive areas of forest, then to the desert. This mellow graded… Learn more about Divide Road
Total Miles
85.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Little Cimarron Creek
This is an easy drive along a washboard logging road that winds through the National Forest following the Little Cimarron Creek and ends near tree line. Beautiful meadows and aspen groves line the trail. You… Learn more about Little Cimarron Creek
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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… Learn more about Little Annie Road (CR 15G)
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Middle Blue Creek
This short, quick little trail is only 2 miles long and leads to a dead-end overlook up on the hillside. The overlook views are not the most spectacular by any means, but it's a nice… Learn more about Middle Blue Creek
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
25 Mesa Road
25 Mesa Road is a wide, smooth well-graded road running all the way across Uncompahgre Plateau from Nucla to Delta. We did not find any specific attractions along the route, but it is an enjoyable… Learn more about 25 Mesa Road
Total Miles
26.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Cimarron Owl Creek Pass
This is a very scenic, pastoral drive down Cimarron Road into the Uncompaghre National Forest. There are many side roads leading to various forks of the Cimarron River, with plentiful dispersed camping sites along the… Learn more about Cimarron Owl Creek Pass
Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Onemile
Onemile is a fairly short Jeep trail near Almont. (not actually one mile) It winds through a few areas of trees and many areas of open sagebrush with great views of the surrounding mountains and… Learn more about Onemile
Total Miles
20.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Signal Peak
The Signal Peak Trail runs East to West through BLM land south of Gunnison National Forest. The trail makes for a smooth ride with a consistent 1,000-foot climb. The final stretch becomes fairly steep but… Learn more about Signal Peak