Easier. Nipple Peak and Prospector trails offer wooded singletrack riding with tight turns, narrow tracks and slippery roots. 206 Market St Meeker, Co 81641, Guided ATV & UTV Tours in the San Juan Mountains Silverton, Colorado, ATV Rentals Durango & Silverton, Colorado, Silverton & Durango, Colorado Jeep Rentals. frequently subject to change. Underground springs keep the trail wet in some sections and it can be dangerous when icy early and late in the season. I camped the night before just outside of Creede to the Southwest along the river and it was beautiful and quiet. Box Lunch includes: Large sandwich, potato chips, candy bar, bottled water, and a souvenir string backpack. 21.9 MB. This is definitely a do again trail for me. Ride your OHV out of our RV Park - Hwy 149 to local ATV Trails on County Road 15. "Ride the Divide" on Trail # 737, Trail # 520, and Wager Gulch; all three will take you up and over the Continental Divide and along the Rio Grande River. Most of the singletrack trails west of town are highly technical rides generally above treeline. Be sure to check out the ghost towns of Bachelor and Weaver. Upgrade to our All-Access Membership to get: Don't miss out on possibly the most essential part of Thanks Pirate. will be corrected in the future. You also agree to the storing of cookies on And I think the Timber Hill segment is a bit easier than the 4 rating, I'd say a strong 3 (stock vehicles might want a spotter in one or two places, but not too hard). The area also contains 7 miles of singletrack trails open to motorcycles only. Abandoned mines are scattered throughout the area and most of the trails can only be accessed by an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV). The open floor of the canyon provides easy riding and exploring opportunities. ATV Rentals Durango & Silverton, Colorado From 125, Silverton & Durango, Colorado Jeep Rentals From 275, Click here to email Tours@sanjuanbackcountry.com, Click here to view location 1119 Greene St Silverton, Co 81433 The moderately challenging trails reach high into the mountains and are often above tree line providing spectacular views of the mountains in southern Colorado. There are some spots where I could just sit for a couple days. Bordering the Lizard Head Wilderness, this is a great area to explore in southwest Colorado. The connecting pass to Ruedi Reservoir from the east, Hagerman Pass is a great drive for all vehicle types. Open Tue-Sat 9am - 4pm, Lunch 1-2904 S. Main St., PO Box 580 Creede CO 81130Area Information Located North of Door. Recreation Map Map showing recreational areas. 11. The trails near Sargents are rocky, high- moountain singletrack and ATV trails that run through the forests and spend some time above timeberline. Close camping access and the bordering Powderhorn Wilderness make this singletrack and ATV route a unique location for riders. And lucky riders may spot some of the elk and sheep that roam the area. There are some smoother sections and some very pleasant stretches in between, but you will spend A LOT of time crawling up and down through a lot of trees with just a bunch of broken rocks as your road base. This information can be found on the Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District MVUM. It became just a road utilized for mining before it was abandoned. With slow, raceful maneuvering, this trail can be run in stock high clearance vehicles. Explore the back roads of this gorgeous backcountry and take pictures of waterfalls, wildlife or whatever the next turn brings you. Your adventure will start at the edge of town as you climb to the continental divide and beyond. Pretty easy for most of it. This area is rich in mining history and has a large number of Colorado's famous 14,000 foot peaks nearby. I drove the full length of Stony Pass from Silverton to Hwy 149 in my 1988 Isuzu Trooper. Smell the wildflowers and take in all the beauty that will surround you. Traversed in full size stock Chevy. This is one of my new all-time favorite overland routes! The Ellis Trail has been around for some time and is a popular trail in northern Colorado. Along the pass are numerous dispersed camping spots, and a number of designated camping spots inside the National Park. 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. come with a short video of the author running the trail Located between Gypsum and Eagle South of I-70, Hardscrabble provides a mix of ATV and singletrack trails winding up into the moutains. This information was compiled as accurately as possible. This popular area has 18 miles of singletrack open to dirt bike and non-motorized recreation . With miles of nearby trails for all types of vehicles, there is never a shortage of places to explore with your friends and family. Continue east to reach Hagerman Pass. A multi use recreation area located less that 5 miles from the center of town, Hartman Rocks recreation area has over 30 miles of singletrack riding. 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. var date = new Date(); falsity or completeness of any representation made herein or any errors, changes, Two vehicle minimum or tour is at risk of cancellation. information was compiled as accurately as possible. Pole Creek was easily passable, maybe 12-18" at the very deepest for a few feet. The Colorado Directory, Inc., does not assume any responsibility for truth, There are a few wet spots but overall dry. 970-944-2527. Some UTV trails allowing for vehicles wider the 50" can be found here and connections can be made to the Flat Tops area as well. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. If you cancel anytime before the 48 hours prior to your reservation, you will be charged a 10% booking fee. Use caution on the trail and do not go alone or attempt if the water is too high or fast. As the northern portion of the 9,700 acre Flat top-Peach Valley Recreation area, this popular riding location offers many opportunites for riders of all ability levels. 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 This easy route follows one of the original railway routes over the mountains built in 1903. Trail & Road ATV/OHV Access Right From Our Park! Enjoy riding your own ATV or UTV while exploring mines, mills and ghost towns. You'll spend a lot of the route alongside the beautiful Rio Grande Reservoir, which is a definite highlight of the trip. Click on a atv trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. We like some challenging trails as well as some open areas to make up some speed. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. This trail system is currently being developed and will add additional trail opportunities to the existing Wagon Wheel OHV System. It used to be a major supply route into Silverton from the east until 1882 when the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad made it obsolete. Thank you! Spot On. For the full San Juan Backcountry experience, we recommend our total package which allows you to add a round trip train ride and an overnight stay to any of our offerings! The Alpine Tunnel historic site is nearby between Pitkin and Hancock Pass. If you are looking for a great ride with views and some great areas to explore, this area is for you. The publisher does not assume any responsibility for accuracy or completeness of maps. Popular northwestern Colorado rock-crawling area with a handful of trails and rock outcropping play areas. Only licensed, street-legal vehicles are allowed west of the Medano Pass summit and into the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The building that once housed a bar, restaurant, and 22 small rooms is now a place to explore old mining history. Multiple use trail network through the hills to the east of Buena Vista. OURAY TRAILS
The trails leading west out of Ouray will take you through various ghost towns: Trail # 878, Trail # 886, Trail # 25, Trail # 825. Begin in Silverton, which is a National Historic Landmark District noted for its quaint Victorian-era Main Street and famous Town . Experience negotiating large rocks is essential. Note that license plates are required on the west (South Park) side of Georgia Pass. I will be riding an xp 900. Not all towns appear on map. Town Hall is located at 2223 North Main Street, at the base of Creede's iconic cliffs. Ride-N Yankee Boy Story: File Size: 1079 kb: File Type: jpg: Download File. Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. Learn where to camp and unload. Fantastic way to start the Alpine Loop with great dispersed camping! Also offereing many differet trails to explore, this area is a great playground in western Colorado. Easily identify whether the trail is stock friendly Our integration with Follow Mode on the Trails or not. No part of this I drive a 2nd gen tacoma with a 2" lift. Seagull, Go on North to Lake City. From Silverton to Kite Lake intersection (Waypoint 14) I was with a group from Isuzu Wheelers (Facebook group). Open annually from November 1 to April 9. camping details like: ollow the signs north out of Silverton, Colorado on CR-2 for about four miles and look for the sign "Cunningham Gulch", "Old 100 Mine Tour", and "Stony Pass" all on the right. Yansing Gulch (formerly Chinaman Gulch) provides a tamer, yet still challenging trail opportunity for both OHV riders and drivers of high clearance 4WD vehicles. site is used. The route itself is pretty up and down, providing a ton of variation on a path that never gets boring. Ordinance 397 regulating OHV use was passed May 1, 2016. a Trails Offroad trail guide! 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. Click any pin for more details; the number preceeding each trail/area name corresponds to theprinted map. I am also the creator of the Unlimited LJ Adventure. The Seven Mile trail starts simply enough but quickly turns into a wet, rocky road with numerous stream crossings and basketball-sized rocks. Trail # 877 will take you up to Uncompahgre Peak (not pictured on the map). Even then, once past the pass, from roughly WP14 through about maybe 23 the trail is EXTREMELY rough. Representations herein were supplied by the individual businesses. The trail is narrow, steep, rocky, and has slick roots and one large muddy crossing. Big rocks and deep creek crossings provide lots of challenges for experienced drivers in high-clearance 4WD vehicles. These winding singletrack routes are intersected by full size Forest Road #514, Red Table Mountain Road which is open to all vehicle types. Sand drifts within the canyon provide expert riding opportunities. The road was reopened as a four-wheel drive route by the US Forest Service in the 1950s. Sandwich choices are: Ham, roast beef, turkey or vegetarian. Details: This is a gorgeous lake area with hiking, camping, fishing, and off-roading all within the confines of the Rainbow Road. Offering some fun climbs, tippy sectios, and rock obstacles, this trail is great even for the veteran enthusast. The many great climbs include Kingston Peak and Yankee Hill. Completely open. Went from East to West. The Wolford Travel Management Area provides over 150 miles of trails immediately north of Kremmling. ATV The Alpine Loop Length: 65 mile loop Drive Time: 5-7 hours Fees: 3-day Pass: $6.00 7-day Pass: $12.00 Annual Pass: $45.00 Or America the Beautiful Pass (National Park Pass) Difficulty: 75% Easy / 25% Difficult (rock outcroppings, drop offs) Access: Easy ATV Friendly Town: Lake City Ideal Riding Season: Mid Summer - September this is a VERY rough trail. The OHV route is designated by the dotted blue line on the map below. Came across a moose and a heard of sheep along the trail. var x = date.getYear(); Recreation area southwest of Grand Junction, near the Colorado National Monument. (I may have made up the tire placement criteria, but I thought I saw it somewhere.) SILVERTON TRAILS
Trail # 20, Trail # 52, and Trail # 589 all lead up to Mount Rhoda. Inside you will find the map below along with pictures from a variety of our favorite San Juan off-road and hiking trails. Creede ATV specializes in family-fun UTV trips on the historic Bachelor Loop and adjoining trails or Wheeler Geological Area (additional fee). Do any of you have any experience with this area? *Big Caveat to the "Open" status. Full description of dispersed vs. campground details Overall this wasnt a challenging route, just a nice long scenic drive with lots to stop and see along the way. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This trail system near Rand consists mostly of loops of intermediate level singletrack. The area is also very popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Upgrade to our All-Access Membership and get full A great area with camping access for anyone looking to get off the paved path and see what Colorado really offers. As a non-profit organization, we thrive on the kindness and charity of our visitors. Multiple vehicle options. Medano Pass Road intersects the Rainbow Trail before terminating in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Errors called to the publisher's attention Always one of my favorites! y += (y < 38) ? Located in the nearly 2 million acres of Rio Grande National Forest, the trails pass through many of the area's old mining towns. A few bigger rocks here made me glad I had a bit extra clearance, but no traction problems at all (we did air down for the whole ride). Creede ATV gives you the best way to get off the beaten path and explore the federal lands that make up 96% of our county. guide. These (4) indiviual rock crawling trails are located just north of Gypsum on BLM managed land. It just doesn't get any better than this!! Be sure to stop in the Visitors Center for your copy of the City of Creede OHV Route & Regulations and a Motor Vehicle Use Map for Rio Grande National Forest(click on both links for a complete map). We are conveniently located directly across from Mountain Views RV resort which is 2 miles south of down town Creede. policy linked to above. Heading North then east offers some easier exploring opportunities. The Spring Creek Road OHV Area is part of more than 100 miles of off-highway vehicle routes in the Summit and Grand County area. I've wheeled all over the country and love a great adventure, especially if I get to share those adventures with others. The maps indicate no problems from Creede to Rio Grande Reservoir but past that heading west the road turns 4X4. With interconnecting singletrack trails outside of the open area, there is no shortage of different rides you can take. I would question the "tire placement" or "narrow shelf road" points. A great ride on dual-sport bikes or an ATV, but is also suitable for all vehicle types. At full 12" of ground clearance in my WK2 I managed to avoid any major scrapes or hard hits to the skid plates, but if someone told me the road had materially worsened before my next attempt, I would seriously reconsider. The area is mulitple use so please be mindful of hikers and equestrians. This interactive map includes all the trail systems from our most recent paper maps. $17.50 each. with a 1-10 technical rating scale. 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. Being the link between the La Garita system to the north and the Del Norte area to the south, Groundhog Park offers access to one of the largest systems of trails in the southern part of Colorado. Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District. There was a flatbed tow truck that skid off into the ditch on the way up the east side of the pass that made getting around it rather difficult since it was a narrow potion of the road. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. With well over 20 miles of interconnecting singletrack trails in this section of the recreation area, you can explore all day or all weekend. Four and six-seat machines available. This is a back country route from Silverton to Creede, CO. Silverton Visitor's Center 414 Greene Street PO Box 565 Silverton, Colorado 81433 970-387-5654 Map Open 361 days a year 10am - 3pm! Wow, what a beautiful route through some amazing landscapes. to give you a visual understanding of what to expect. Cross high passes, visit mines and explore ghost towns. Please use caution as the multi use trails are shared with bike, horse, and foot traffic. Red Elephant Hill jeep road is also nearby but it is highly recommended to start form the Dumont entrance. Click here to Clean, Safe, & Open for Summer 2022! Creede, Colorado 81130 Have a blast in the back-country! Extreme rock crawling routes provide a challenge for 4x4 enthusiasts. Me and my family will be traveling to creede, Colorado in july. Click here for more information about our train ride package. The sustem is easy to access and includes a new trailhead/staging area. Much easier and less technical than Engineer pass in my opinion. The singletrack trail becomes ATV trail a few miles north of Lone Pine and then continues north before terminating at the Helena Trailhead. falsity or completeness of any representation made herein or any errors, changes, This beautiful trail runs between Highway 50 and 285 south of Salida. With many miles of moderately difficult riding, it would take days to explore all of this area. Highly recommend airing down. We will be driving a dually truck pulling a 45' gooseneck trailer with 4 SxS's on it, so pulling in and out of places to park, ect. With great camping along the way, this moderate trail provides great views of the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests. South Clear Creek Falls from Bristol Head Campground, Grizzly Creek, Continental Divide and Weminuche Trail Loop, Baldy Cinco, Baldy No Es Cinco, and Point 13162, Seepage Creek Road to Santa Maria Reservoir. Want to report conditions for this trail? With easy access to I-70, these trails are a great option for someone looking for a quick trip into the mountains. This singletrack trail provides riders with beautiful vistas while negotiating the technical, rocky, and ticght trail through the high-country juniper forest. Difficulty Accuracy: One minute, you're next to a river in a valley on some rolling terrain and a little later, you're high up among the peaks on nothing but rock. I did with towing an off-road camper. I have been a trail leader several times for events such as All-4-Fun, ColoradoFest, Set Them Free, 14er Fest, and others. We are a statutory town located in Southwest Colorado at the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. My group likes to put in 150 plus miles a day. Travel over old wagon roads and visit ghost towns, mines, wildflowers and waterfalls.As you drive, you will journey back into time and experience what it was like to travel these roads and passes over 100 years ago. The county has closed the trails for the season due to snowfall. Designated and dispersed camp spots are scattered along many of the routes. Nothing to it. Many trails were closed during restoration but have since reopened and provide great views of the recovering landscape.