This is a long, slow ascent full of switchbacks and beautiful views once you get above the timberline. The Middle Taylor Creek Campground is a great place to camp, and there are some fantastic fishing… Learn more about Hermit Pass
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Alvarado Road - CR 140
Located just outside the town of Westcliffe, Colorado, this overland-style trail offers spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Alvarado Road- CR 140 is a maintained, dirt and rock trail that offers access… Learn more about Alvarado Road - CR 140
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cloverdale Mine
The road to Cloverdale Mine is a fun-filled drive with gorgeous, Rocky Mountain views, a glimpse of the rich mining history of Westcliffe, CO and a couple small spots that will require some technical driving… Learn more about Cloverdale Mine
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Medano Pass
Great campsites are available along this beautiful trail, as well as the Pinon Flats Campground. There are phenomenal seasonal colors to be seen, especially in the fall. You'll need to pay a fee when entering… Learn more about Medano Pass
Total Miles
19
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Countryside Tour
A very easy tour taking you through the non-alpine area southeast of Buena Vista. This is a good chance to see what the backcountry looks like east of the Collegiate Range. You will pass through… Learn more about Countryside Tour
Total Miles
111.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Hayden Pass
This is a fun trail that starts climbing the north face at the Forest Service campground. The area is in recovery from a fire, and some wildflowers are beginning to grow back. If you want… Learn more about Hayden Pass
Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Zapata Falls
This is a short drive over a well-maintained gravel road to Zapata Falls which are really cool to hike to and enjoy. The falls have about a 30' drop, but the section you walk to… Learn more about Zapata Falls
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
BLM 6051
This is an easy trail. At the top of the trail, there is a T intersection; the loop to the right is not traveled very much and can be hard to follow. On the road… Learn more about BLM 6051
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Badger Creek
An easy and fairly scenic Jeep trail.Badger Creek has nothing above timberline, but is a nice drive along Sand Gulch, with lots of open views along the north segment that follows the powerline. You cross… Learn more about Badger Creek
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
BLM 6045
This is a fun easy road. 4WD is only needed if it's snowy. The trail travels up to the top of the mountain where there are some good views, and then it travels down a… Learn more about BLM 6045
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tiger Trail
This is a two-way trail that can only fit one vehicle for the majority but has multiple areas to pull off for passing. The trails are all marked with numbers and signs. The beginning of… Learn more about Tiger Trail
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Blanca Peak
This is one of the best, most extreme trails in Colorado. You'll love the combination of scenery and seriously challenging obstacles. Take your camping gear and fishing pole and stay the night at Lake Como. Learn more about Blanca Peak
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Bear Gulch Road FR 304
The first mile runs through private property. At the 2 mile mark, the road starts climbing and gets more rocky and will require four-wheel drive. The first marked camping spot is large enough for a… Learn more about Bear Gulch Road FR 304
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi
Bonanza Highlights
Bonanza has a rich history of mining beginning in 1880 and lasting until the 1930s. Many structures still remain.Rich silver ore was discovered in the mountains north of Saguache and west of Villa Grove in… Learn more about Bonanza Highlights
Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Second Newlins SO. Road
This road gets rocky in places, requiring 4WD. At the National Forest boundary, there is a sign that calls the road Willow Creek Road 274. Once you get on top of the ridge, the road… Learn more about Second Newlins SO. Road
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old La Veta Pass
This trail is an old train route that connected the east and west sides of the Sangre de Cristo mountains until the 1960s when the highway was put in. It is now an unmaintained road… Learn more about Old La Veta Pass
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Aspen Ridge
Aspen Ridge is a well-known tourist trail, but this is not the tourist version. This version keeps the namesake Aspen Ridge in the middle of the run but adds a road with an interesting hill… Learn more about Aspen Ridge
Total Miles
36.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
BLM Route 5895
This road is pretty easy for SUVs to get up to the top of the mountain until you reach the junction of 5895 and 5900. At this point, 5895 gets narrow and rougher. If you… Learn more about BLM Route 5895
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
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
31 Mile Creek
An easy ride from Countryside Tour GP to Highway 9 in the lower country east of Buena Vista. The central part of the trail follows 31 Mile Creek through part of the Pike National Forest,… Learn more about 31 Mile Creek
Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
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
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. It's a dirt… Learn more about Old Dry Drainage
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
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 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
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
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
Mt. Shavano
The first half of this route follows CR 250 through BLM Land with great views of the Arkansas River Valley to the south. The road forks midway through as it enters Forest Service Land; stay… Learn more about Mt. Shavano
Total Miles
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