Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940

Total Miles
1.5

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940
5

Trail Overview

The road is easy on the lower sections, however, it can get muddy after wet weather. On the upper section toward the end, there is a rocky area that requires high clearance. The road ends short of what is shown on the map at a gate. The area is busy on weekends.

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Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940
Oil Well Flats Road BLM 5940

Difficulty

Expect mud after wet weather.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Mick Denudt
Apr 13, 2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open

Access Description

Watch for signs from County Road 9/Shelf Road, 6.5 miles from Canon City. Parking lot about 1/4 mile from main road, second lot is for trailers.

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