Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Little Cottonwood Cr.
Little Cottonwood Cr.

Little Cottonwood Cr.

Seasonal closure to motorized vehicles from December 1 - April 30. Horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking are open year-round. The Western section of the trail is by far the most technical. There are a…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Little Dolores Canyon
Little Dolores Canyon

Little Dolores Canyon

This trail offers some amazing views of Kings Canyon and the Little Dolores Canyon. Colorado National Monument is in this area, so you'll want to take your time do drive through this as well. It…
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Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Little Gravel Mountain
Little Gravel Mountain

Little Gravel Mountain

Wind up through a thick forest and play on some difficult obstacles along the way. There is an option to connect with Camway Trail, but only for vehicles 50" wide or less. Open June 15…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Little Red Trail
Little Red Trail

Little Red Trail

Little Red Trail is a short trail (1.5 miles) in the Uncompahgre National Forest that connects Little Red Road to the Aspen single-track trail. It only has a couple of notable sections of moderate difficulty…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond

Drive along a mountain stream, and enjoy the wildflowers as you make your way to the amazing lake at the top of this trail. Camping is available in designated spots, and there are waterfalls and…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Learn more about Lone Pine Trail
Lone Pine Trail

Lone Pine Trail

Lone Pine is a fun twisty trail in a burn area in the White River National Forest. Since it goes through a burn area, the aspen trees are young and short, opening up the views…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lone Rock
Lone Rock

Lone Rock

This road is fun and takes you up a road with a stream in the middle of it; please drive slowly so as to not disrupt the road. Rocky in spots, and off camber in…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Draw Reservoir Road
Long Draw Reservoir Road

Long Draw Reservoir Road

Beautiful landscapes, camping, fishing, wildlife and off road fun. What more could you ask for? Choose from designated trailside camp spots or campgrounds that will charge a small fee. This beautiful area is flanked by…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Long Hollow 60 inch Trail (FS 650)
Long Hollow 60 inch Trail (FS 650)

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…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Long Park
Long Park

Long Park

This road will be muddy when wet with some very challenging spots, water puddles, as well as very deep water crossings and rocky areas. It has beautiful views. There seems to be no camping. Uneven,…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Longwater Gulch
Longwater Gulch

Longwater Gulch

This is a scenic out and back trail about 1.5 hours from Colorado Springs and is one of the three trails known as The Gulches. It is located in the old Hayman Fire burn area…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain

Lookout Mountain

Beautiful road with amazing views to enjoy. There isn't much for camping, maybe a spot or two. There can be a lot of wildlife, and might be muddy when wet. There is a chance of…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lookout Tower & Views-USFS Rd #651A
Lookout Tower & Views-USFS Rd #651A

Lookout Tower & Views-USFS Rd #651A

The Fork for Eight Mile Mesa A (#651A) is a short road to the right off of the main Eight Mile Mesa Road (#651). It leads you to the historic fire lookout tower site with…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Loop 3
Loop 3

Loop 3

This is part of a designated OHV area often called Hubbard Mesa or JQS nestled below the Roan Plateau and north of the town of Rifle. Rifle rides most of the year save for heavy…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lost Canyon
Lost Canyon

Lost Canyon

Panoramic views of Twin Lakes Reservoir, Mt. Elbert and Clear Creek Reservoir, as well as fantastic camping and gold-panning makes for a great weekend. There are some other fun side trails east of the river.…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lost Park Road
Lost Park Road

Lost Park Road

Lost Park Road begins on the east side off of HWY 285. This is a dirt road in good condition and is accessible by 2WD vehicles in dry conditions. Stretches of the road are washboard…
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Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Lost Trail Road
Lost Trail Road

Lost Trail Road

Lost Trail is a 50" trail more suited for dirt bikes than 50" vehicles. It is a connector between Cinnamon Pass (part of the Alpine Loop) and Stoney Pass via the interesting ghost town of…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lower Gold Camp Road
Lower Gold Camp Road

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…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lower Section of East Fork San Juan River Rd-Fr 667
Lower Section of East Fork San Juan River Rd-Fr 667

Lower Section of East Fork San Juan River Rd-Fr 667

East Fork Road has two very different sections. This lower section is a well maintained graded road suitable for most vehicles. They recommend a higher clearance vehicle, yet compact cars were on this road as…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lower Spring Creek Trail
Lower Spring Creek Trail

Lower Spring Creek Trail

Lower Spring Creek is a 7-mile-long trail west of Montrose, Colorado, that starts on the south end of the Uncompahgre National Forest and heads north through BLM land. It heads straight down towards Montrose from…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring

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