The area contains over 100 miles of double-track ATV trails and roads suitable for beginning to advanced riders. Please note that these routes include high exposure/'cliff edge' sections with minimal turnouts. Heading north then west from the trailhead provides a challenging climb to the top of Storm Mountain. As the southern part of the 9,700 acre Flat Top-Peach Valley recreation area, this popular open area and trail system matches Peach Valleyfor riding opportunity. Many cities and counties in Colorado have opened some or all of their roads/streets to off-highway vehicles (OHVs). Pole Creek was easily passable, maybe 12-18" at the very deepest for a few feet. This is a directory only; it is not and does not contain a Map Locations 1 Ellis Trail 2 Pawnee Main OHV Area 3 North Sand Hills Recreation Some trails are one-way at the request of riders. Comprising 5 popular interconnected trails, North Fruita Desert contains a mix of single and double tracks ranging in difficulty. 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This trail system leads through the southern Collegiate Peaks, near the bases of Mt. 2020 Schedule of Events 10:00 AM - 12PM Airforce Flyover 3:00 PM & 5pm BINGO in the Lake City Town Park (limited number of spots, will practice social distancing and require masks for BINGO card purchases) 6:00 PM Stand Up Paddle Board Raffle Drawing - $5 each or 5 for $20 9:30 PM Firework Show (in Memorial Park) - Please watch from Home Be careful attempting to cross. 4x4 in a Jeep or ATV to Explore Silverton and Ouray's Backcountry, Go Wild Exploring the Lake City Area Near Wager Gulch, Columbine & Steamboat Springs Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Crested Butte & Gunnison Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Crystal River Valley & Crested Butte Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Dinosaur & Rangely Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Green Mountain Reservoir Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Lake City, Ouray, & Silverton Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Monument & Woodland Park Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Roosevelt National Forest Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Salida & Monarch Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Switzerland of America Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, Upper San Luis Valley Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails, National Parks, Monuments & Historic Sites. The first deluxe motor coach departs Durango at 9:30am and arrives at Silverton at 11:00am. The trail was totally clear and there weren't any really narrow spots. Free WiFi is always on! The Wolford Travel Management Area provides over 150 miles of trails immediately north of Kremmling. You'll spend a lot of the route alongside the beautiful Rio Grande Reservoir, which is a definite highlight of the trip. Welcome to the on-line version of our off-highway vehicle trail guide. Today, the roads are where Jeep & ATV enthusiasts ride the backcountry and where they can leave city-life behind. Situated in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton, Colorado, Stony Pass crosses the Continental Divide and is one of the longest uninterrupted off-road climbs in the entire state. Nearby 'Green Creek' and 'Pass Creek' singletracl trails and the CDT can also be accessed from here and are open to motorcycles only. Just outside of Drake, the trails leading up to Storm Mountain provide amazing views of the Roosevelt National Forest. Much of the trail is cleared through aspen forest growing up through old avalanche scree and talus fields which means the trail is mostly just broken rocks and not much in the way of dirt. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. While you always have a full track to run on, it is at places JUST as wide as your vehicle with some sphincter-clenching drops (no trees) to one side and a solid rock face on the other. Did it in two days spending the night at 30 mile campground and then completing the next day. The Cactus Park area is accessed via State Highway 141 and provides various OHV opportunites as well as access to the Uncompahgre Plateau with additional routes managed by the USFS. The open floor of the canyon provides easy riding and exploring opportunities. Only street legal 4x4 vehicles and licensed dirt bikes are allowed west of the summit. The most popular and difficult off-road driving trail in Creede is Phoenix Park Waterfall via 502 with a 4.6-star rating from 57 reviews. I was passing through Silverton and had a few hours to kill and took a trip up to the Buffalo Boy Mine and the actual pass. Tracing the route of the old Midland Railroad, the road leading to Ruedi Reservoir is a well-preserved mountain drive bringing back memories of historic Colorado. The trail finishes on Pingree Park Road which leads back to Highway 14. The sustem is easy to access and includes a new trailhead/staging area. Multiple vehicle options. by The Colorado Directory, Inc. At 40 some miles, this is just a great adventure. The northern part of the extensive Uncompahgre trail system provides access into the Uncompahgre National Forest. Caribou Flats offers a mix of easy to moderate trails winthin close proximity to Boulder. Crooked Creek, accessible out of Eagle, is another beautiful Colorado mountain pass. Start a free trial and get this level of detail on every trail 12. with a 1-10 technical rating scale. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. Check out Mountain Skillz! Enjoy riding your own ATV or UTV while exploring mines, mills and ghost towns. This is one of our favorite trails and is much less crowded than the more well known trails in the area. This interactive map includes all the trail systems from our most recentpaper maps. Two vehicle minimum or tour is at risk of cancellation. One of Uncover Colorado | Sitemap | Advertise, The Greater Southwestern Exploration Company, Dining Guide at Denver International Airport. As a non-profit organization, we thrive on the kindness and charity of our visitors . I love Stony Pass for the journey. All-Access members love Copyright 1997- This area is also close to a number of exteme 4WD trails on the Uncompahgre, such as Scratch and Dent, Die Trying, and Cactus. Plenty of wildlife to see and the mines on the west side of the pass were really interesting to see. Close camping access and the bordering Powderhorn Wilderness make this singletrack and ATV route a unique location for riders. Open and completely dry and clear, road in good condition. The Ellis Trail has been around for some time and is a popular trail in northern Colorado. It was reported that someone lost their life while attempting to cross the water. This challenging, straight-through trail provides users with about 6.5 miles of obstacles and diverse terrain. services rendered, or changes made in the use of this directory. This area is also known as the Grand Valley Off Highway Vehicle Area. No part of this Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals offers great pricing on a full line of ATV rentals in Durango, CO, as well as UTV and side-by-side options as well. Moderate ATV trails, such as Heart Lake also provide more technical riding for those looking for a greater challenge. will be corrected in the future. The trails near Sargents are rocky, high- moountain singletrack and ATV trails that run through the forests and spend some time above timeberline. Always one of my favorites! My rig is built for extreme offroading, but I love to get my tires dirty on any kind of trail whether it's rock crawling or just scenic high Alpine drives. Click here for more information about our train ride package. or not. The Wyoming Trail tops out at Buffalo Pass on the southern edge of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. I will be riding an xp 900. The road is very well maintained, and this is an easy terrain, so it is perfect for beginners. Leave early and take a lunch, as the shores of the lake beneath Wheeler Mountain are the perfect place to take a break. East to West. Guided ATV & UTV Tours in the San Juan Mountains - Silverton, Colorado. Animas Forks is known for the huge blizzard in 1884 that covered the town in 25 feet of snow over 23 days. I was also glad we didn't run into any oncoming traffic in that stretch; not many passing opportunities around the hardest bits, and it's tree-y and windy enough that it's hard to see who/what's ahead. There are many rental options; Cottonwood Cove or Elk Country Jeeps for jeep rentals, Creede ATV, Big Country Fun, Rio Grande Off-Road, and Snowshoe Lodge all rent ATVs and/or UTVs. Numerous high passes can be found within a couple hours ride or drive. This system of full size forest roads provides scenic off-highway opportunities and access to several lakes and overlooks. The trail is nice, but the Bachelor Historic Loop is the real highlight of the area. Cross high passes, visit mines and explore ghost towns. guide. Be sure to check out the ghost towns of Bachelor and Weaver. var date = new Date(); This is a back country route from Silverton to Creede, CO. This scenic loop east of Lake City provides great riding in and out of open timber and through open meadows. Also provides easy access to Williams Lake to the North. This information can be found on the Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District MVUM. No part of this Primarily ATV and singletrack trails, the Groundhog Park area offers a mix of more advanced riding opportunities. It's called Stony Pass Road (Forest Road 520 and County Road 3). Our home base was the town of Silverton and the Triangle Motel. Much of this area is rated difficult so be prepared, be equipped, and have fun! We did it in a Razor. Rose's Cabin is one of the first structures to be built in the area, a small inn that served local miners in the 1800s. Open all the way through with some deep water crossing at pole creek. This is a fantastic connector road with lots of history/mining artifacts and wonderful mountain scenery. The publisher, The motel was located on the OHV route and was clean and welcoming. From Silverton to Kite Lake intersection (Waypoint 14) I was with a group from Isuzu Wheelers (Facebook group). Nipple Peak and Prospector trails offer wooded singletrack riding with tight turns, narrow tracks and slippery roots. * I did with towing an off-road camper. Good scenery and a few very challenging obstacles combine to make this a good nearby trail for Fort Collins residents. Travel over old wagon roads and visit ghost towns, mines, wildflowers and waterfalls.As you drive, you will journey back into. The best trail information I've found is in the Charles Wells guide books you can find at - "www.funtreks.com/". Dispered camping sites and fee campgrounds are available. With many different trails spanning the spectrum in difficulty, all riders can find something to enjoy on these trails. This is the eastern 2/3rd part of Stony Pass Road. Highly recommend airing down. From the beginning, you will be climbing the narrow drainage of Pole Creek, ascending to kiss the Continental Divide Trail at the apex of the ride, and then losing elevation as you descend with West Lost Creek. There are many trails and interconnections but, as it's a national forest area, you will need to be careful of the signs and stick to the ones marked specifically for ATV riding. The county has closed the trails for the season due to snowfall. I grew up with a relentless passion for all things Jeep and off road related, and that passion has never died out. Non-motorized members of your group may enjoy nearby mountian biking and hiking trails or visiting the parks's Moose Visitor Cener while you're out riding. Once you get past the Rio Grande Reservoir, the trail evens out to a standard National Forrest road: rough washboards, but wide and easy to cruise. The Pole Creek crossing was way lower than we expected. Includes a couple of the canyons leading north, including Hunter Canyon (21 Road). There is an interactive map with ALL TRAILS in the region on one map so you can put them in perspective. Easy access from Colorado Springs makes this a great destination to visit for just an afternoon or for an entire day. ATV Trails: Looking for adventure, but less work than hiking and mountain biking? Totally worth it to get there, but NOT for the faint of heart or those with even mild vertigo. The next highest ascent for off road driving trails is. Copyright 1997- Perhaps it was due to the time of the season, but the beauty was absolutely stunning.