Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Walton Peak
Walton Peak

Walton Peak

Walton Peak breaks off Harrison Creek trail and climbs to over 10,500 feet in Routt National Forest. The last few miles are the most challenging, with several rock ledges to climb and some steep off-camber…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Warden Gulch Road
Warden Gulch Road

Warden Gulch Road

This is a steep and seldom used trail off the popular Peru Creek up to the Allan Emory and Orphan Boy Mine Site which is not overly interesting. There are several designated dispersed camping spots…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Waterboard Rd - FS 128
Waterboard Rd - FS 128

Waterboard Rd - FS 128

This route begins just north of Mary Jane Road off of Highway 40. It follows the Fraser River diversion canal with access to numerous hiking trails and dispersed campsites along the way. There are great…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wave-Eagle Loop
Wave-Eagle Loop

Wave-Eagle Loop

Wave-Eagle Loop is a short trail that begins in an ATV off-road area, climbs up, and follows a ridge with distant views of Gunnison Gorge, then returns to the ATV area. The Peach Valley Open…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Webster Pass Road - FS 285
Webster Pass Road - FS 285

Webster Pass Road - FS 285

Webster Pass Road takes you to the top of Webster Pass near Montezuma, CO, and directly over the Williams tunnel. It ends at the top where Red Cone's one-way exits and becomes Hand Cart Gulch…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Wellington Lake Road
Wellington Lake Road

Wellington Lake Road

Wellington Lake Road travels from US 285 south through a mix of private and forest service lands to reach Stony Pass Road and further Matukat Road. It also accesses the private Castle Mountain Recreation at…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about West Antelope Road
West Antelope Road

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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Beaver Creek Road
West Beaver Creek Road

West Beaver Creek Road

A gentle but scenic maintained dirt/gravel road underneath Mount Silver Heels ending just before the Iron Mine across Beaver Creek. There are spectacular views of Quandary to the West and Silverheels to the East. Along…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Bolam Pass
West Bolam Pass

West Bolam Pass

Just in-between Rico & Ames off of Colorado's Highway 145 scenic San Juan Skyway lies Forest Service Road 578 which leads you up to Bolam Pass with breathtaking views of Sheep Mountain, San Miguel Peak…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Cimarron Road
West Fork Cimarron Road

West Fork Cimarron Road

This beautifully scenic route takes you past Chimney Rock and up into the Uncompahgre Wilderness/National Forest. There are scattered primitive campgrounds all along the way. The first mile and a half (or so) of this…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Fork Park Creek Ascent
West Fork Park Creek Ascent

West Fork Park Creek Ascent

This trail ascends from the Park Creek Valley up into the mountains around it. The trail starts by crossing Park Creek, and then follows the West Fork ascending to the rim above. The road features…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Green Mountain Trail (#719)
West Green Mountain Trail (#719)

West Green Mountain Trail (#719)

This trail is generally accessed from the West Green Mountain Trailhead off of Surface Creek Road. The trail climbs approximately 1400 feet to the Northwest. The trail is rutted and washed out in spots initially…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Lost Trail
West Lost Trail

West Lost Trail

The West Lost trail start in the high alpine tundra at 12,500 feet, at the intersection with Pole Creek and the non-motorized Colorado Trail. Going north to south, it is a steady decline the whole…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about West Magnolia
West Magnolia

West Magnolia

Kids will love this small area with intersecting forest roads and camping. To camp, enter at the north end. No dirt bikes allowed on this trail. Open May 15 to November 30.
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Mancos Trail
West Mancos Trail

West Mancos Trail

The West Mancos Trail is a fun alpine single track near Mancos, Colorado that goes through a mix of aspen and pine tree forests. The single track is elevated above a creek on a gradual…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about West Rainbow Falls
West Rainbow Falls

West Rainbow Falls

The Rainbow falls riding area is on the north side of Hwy 67, about 17 miles southwest of Deckers, CO, or 17 miles north of Woodland Park, CO, with easy access to the parking lot…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about West Ute Cr
West Ute Cr

West Ute Cr

Enjoy this beautiful road high up in the Colorado mountains. Hunters enjoy this area for its vast views and open areas to be able to spot prey. I enjoy it for the amazing scenery and…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Weston Pass
Weston Pass

Weston Pass

A nice, scenic drive, especially if you like seasonal colors. There is a campground available as well as some great camping spots along the South Fork of South Platte River and Big Union Creek.
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Total Miles
19.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wheeler Geologic - via Alder Creek (FS610)
Wheeler Geologic - via Alder Creek (FS610)

Wheeler Geologic - via Alder Creek (FS610)

Plan for a long and scenic day, or camp and make it an overnight or more. You can exit by Pool Table Road if you wish. There are no particular obstacles but a varying surface…
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Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
5 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wheeler Geologic - via Pool Table Road (FS600)
Wheeler Geologic - via Pool Table Road (FS600)

Wheeler Geologic - via Pool Table Road (FS600)

Plan for a long and scenic day or camp and make it an overnight or more. Exit by Alder Creek if you want to add hours and difficulty. There are no particular obstacles but a…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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