Windmill Loop

Windmill Loop

Windmill Loop
Windmill Loop

Distance

13.0 mi

Technical Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

The beginning of this trail is much like Moab with a fun open ATV area. You'll get a nice stop at the shoreline of the Gunnison River and of course the windmill. You'll pass Billings Canyon on your way out.

Weather

Status Reports

Francisco Dominicci
Nov 30, 2024
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
This trail is longer than the 1 hour Onx suggests. About 2 hours one way. When you get to the windmill you will have to turn around and go back. Otherwise the only way back is through The Tabeqache trail which is not recommended for any stock vehicle. Windmill loop a stock jeep will scrape in a few places. 33s recommended at minimum. Most of the trail is forest road but a few shelf climbs about 2-3ft high and some large rocks a little smaller than axle height. Round trip the trail will take you about 3.5 hours
Nathan Atkinson
Oct 28, 2024
1995 Chevrolet Suburban
Open
We brought extended family on this trail, some for their first off-roading experience. At the obstacle at the top of the shelf road the Rubicon scraped a little. That combined with the shelf road, we voted to have lunch there at the turnaround and then return the way we came to the Third Flats Trailhead. Coming back out was more of a challenge for my stock suburban. We definitely want to return for Horse Mesa and finish the Windmill Loop.
Isaac Anderson
May 12, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

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