Colorado ATV Trails & Tracks - Maps and Directions For ATV Riding
ATV riding trails and offroad tracks, plus maps with directions and GPS coordinates for places to go ATVing in Colorado. Check here for where to ride your 4-wheeler all-terrain vehicle in Colorado.
American Basin Trail #3314
This trail offers views of one of the most scenic basins in the San Juan Mountains.
This trail offers views of one of the most scenic basins in the San Juan Mountains.
Archuleta Creek Trail #741
ATVers may experience relative solitude traveling through the forests of aspen, spruce, and fir on this 4-mile trail.
ATVers may experience relative solitude traveling through the forests of aspen, spruce, and fir on this 4-mile trail.
Beaver Meadows/First Notch Area Unimproved Road
Various four-wheel drive roads take off from these two roads in the San Juan National Forest.
Various four-wheel drive roads take off from these two roads in the San Juan National Forest.
Buckeye Gulch 4x4 Road
Part of the San Isabel National Forest, this is a moderately difficult 2-mile trail.
Part of the San Isabel National Forest, this is a moderately difficult 2-mile trail.
Chalk Mountain Unimproved Road
This 2.9 mile trail runs through the San Isabel National Forest.
This 2.9 mile trail runs through the San Isabel National Forest.
Cinnamon Pass
Here's a trip report with pictures, plus a map and directions to Cinnamon Pass, part of the Alpine Loop.
Here's a trip report with pictures, plus a map and directions to Cinnamon Pass, part of the Alpine Loop.
Clear Creek Road #390
A moderate four wheel drive road offering nice opportunities for hiking.
A moderate four wheel drive road offering nice opportunities for hiking.
Crystal Lake Road #532a
This is a short (2.5 miles) scenic primitive road that leads to Crystal Lake.
This is a short (2.5 miles) scenic primitive road that leads to Crystal Lake.
Devil Slide Motorized Trail
There are 6.4 miles of intermediate to expert-level riding here. It is very scenic with 2 difficult sections of trail to negotiate. This route gets a moderate level of use.
There are 6.4 miles of intermediate to expert-level riding here. It is very scenic with 2 difficult sections of trail to negotiate. This route gets a moderate level of use.
Dodgeton Trail #1302
This 3.5 mile trail is part of the San Isabel National Forest.
This 3.5 mile trail is part of the San Isabel National Forest.
Dry Creek Trail #700
This trail, called Old Dry Creek Stock Driveway, is still used to drive livestock to the high country.
This trail, called Old Dry Creek Stock Driveway, is still used to drive livestock to the high country.
Eagle/Thomasville FDR #400
This 32-mile trail in the White River National Forest gets a heavy amount of use. Not officially a 4WD road, it is popular among ATVers.
This 32-mile trail in the White River National Forest gets a heavy amount of use. Not officially a 4WD road, it is popular among ATVers.
Empire
Located about 40 miles west of Denver, the Empire trail is quite popular with ATVers. Here's a map and directions, as well as pictures and a trip report.
Located about 40 miles west of Denver, the Empire trail is quite popular with ATVers. Here's a map and directions, as well as pictures and a trip report.
Favorite Ride Spots
Directions and details to riders' favorite spots including: Taylor Park, Walden dunes, and Deer Trail.
Directions and details to riders' favorite spots including: Taylor Park, Walden dunes, and Deer Trail.
Flat Rock Motorized Trail
This trail is a heavily used trail of intermediate difficulty connecting 2 other heavily used trails.
This trail is a heavily used trail of intermediate difficulty connecting 2 other heavily used trails.
Flume Creek Road
Flume Creek Road is a good road that winds through the forest and climbs quickly above Twin Lakes before descending into Flume Creek. It is used by many types of recreationists on both motorized and non-motorized transportation.
Flume Creek Road is a good road that winds through the forest and climbs quickly above Twin Lakes before descending into Flume Creek. It is used by many types of recreationists on both motorized and non-motorized transportation.
Four Mile FDR #300
Part of the White River National Forest, this is a 19.3 mile all-weather road that is passable by 2WD vehicles.
Part of the White River National Forest, this is a 19.3 mile all-weather road that is passable by 2WD vehicles.
Fremonts Camp Trail #885
This 3.5 mile trail is part of the Rio Grande National Forest and is rated "moderate".
This 3.5 mile trail is part of the Rio Grande National Forest and is rated "moderate".
Gramp's Motorized Trail
Gramp's is considered to be an intermediate level trail that is 2.7 miles in length. It gets a moderate amount of use.
Gramp's is considered to be an intermediate level trail that is 2.7 miles in length. It gets a moderate amount of use.
Hackett Gulch Loop 4WD Road
This 11.2-mile trail is rated very difficult.
This 11.2-mile trail is rated very difficult.
Italian Creek Road
This trail can be accessed from Aspen. You'll find some of the most spectacular scenery with some fairly difficult riding.
This trail can be accessed from Aspen. You'll find some of the most spectacular scenery with some fairly difficult riding.
La Garita Trail #793
This 11-mile trail goes through all types of terrain as it passes through the low country to the high country toward Mesa Mountain.
This 11-mile trail goes through all types of terrain as it passes through the low country to the high country toward Mesa Mountain.
Lost Trail Creek #821
An 11-mile moderately difficult trail through the Rio Grande National Forest.
An 11-mile moderately difficult trail through the Rio Grande National Forest.
McAllister Gulch/Hornsilver Mountain Trail #708
A very scenic 10-mile 4WD road which climbs to a ridgetop offering panoramic views of the Sawatch Range, Gore Range, Mount of the Holy Cross, Camp Hale, and Mount Elbert.
A very scenic 10-mile 4WD road which climbs to a ridgetop offering panoramic views of the Sawatch Range, Gore Range, Mount of the Holy Cross, Camp Hale, and Mount Elbert.
McNassar Gulch
This is a short (1.5 mile) and rough road with a few steep switchbacks.
This is a short (1.5 mile) and rough road with a few steep switchbacks.
Medano Pass 4WD Road #235
A very difficult 4WD road in the Rio Grande National Forest.
A very difficult 4WD road in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Mid Cunningham Creek Unimproved Road
This 6-mile route provides a challenging side trip from the Hagerman Pass Road. It has some narrow, steep and rocky sections that will provide a challenge suitable for many four-wheel drive vehicles with adequate ground clearance.
This 6-mile route provides a challenging side trip from the Hagerman Pass Road. It has some narrow, steep and rocky sections that will provide a challenge suitable for many four-wheel drive vehicles with adequate ground clearance.
Miners Creek Trail #803
A 7-mile moderately difficult trail that gets very little use.
A 7-mile moderately difficult trail that gets very little use.
Music Pass 4WD Road
A 2.1 mile trail through the San Isabel National Forest in Custer County.
A 2.1 mile trail through the San Isabel National Forest in Custer County.
North Elk Trail #1835
This moderately difficult 4-mile trail is located in the White River National Forest.
This moderately difficult 4-mile trail is located in the White River National Forest.
Pearl Pass
Directions and a map to Pearl Pass, one of the most beautiful backcountry places to ride.
Directions and a map to Pearl Pass, one of the most beautiful backcountry places to ride.
Power Line Motorized Trail #690
Power Line Trail #690 follows powerlines that run parallel to Rampart Range Road. The trail leads north-south for 7.7 miles from Highway 67 to Cabin Ridge Picnic Ground.
Power Line Trail #690 follows powerlines that run parallel to Rampart Range Road. The trail leads north-south for 7.7 miles from Highway 67 to Cabin Ridge Picnic Ground.
Radical Hill
Directions and a map for Radical Hill, another popular ATVing spot in Colorado.
Directions and a map for Radical Hill, another popular ATVing spot in Colorado.
Red Cone / Webster Pass
Here are directions and map for Red Cone/Webster Pass, one of the best known trails in the area.
Here are directions and map for Red Cone/Webster Pass, one of the best known trails in the area.
Schofield Pass
Schofield Pass starts as an easy road a you ride through an open area with a few houses in it, but quickly turns into one the most difficult and dangous trails in the state.
Schofield Pass starts as an easy road a you ride through an open area with a few houses in it, but quickly turns into one the most difficult and dangous trails in the state.
Slate and Gothic Roads
The Northern Crested Butte Area is home to two easy trails Slate and Gothic Roads. Here's a map and directions, along with pictures and a trip report.
The Northern Crested Butte Area is home to two easy trails Slate and Gothic Roads. Here's a map and directions, along with pictures and a trip report.
Snowslide Trail #1318
There are no creeks to provide water in this area but there is a spring about 3 1/2 miles from the highway trailhead. It's a 5.6 mile trail through the San Isabel National Forest.
There are no creeks to provide water in this area but there is a spring about 3 1/2 miles from the highway trailhead. It's a 5.6 mile trail through the San Isabel National Forest.
St. Mary's
This long trail system circles around the unique St. Mary's Glacier.
This long trail system circles around the unique St. Mary's Glacier.
Taylor Pass
An easy trip through a ghost town that quickly gets challenging offroad.
An easy trip through a ghost town that quickly gets challenging offroad.
Texas Creek
Texas Creek is a fun riding area located along the Arkansas River in central Colorado. This area is in the high mountain desert so be prepared for higher temperatures in the summer than most places in Colorado.
Texas Creek is a fun riding area located along the Arkansas River in central Colorado. This area is in the high mountain desert so be prepared for higher temperatures in the summer than most places in Colorado.
Thompson Creek FDR #305 & #306
This 18.4 mile road passes through aspen groves and crosses many small streams.
This 18.4 mile road passes through aspen groves and crosses many small streams.
Vail
Directions and a map, as well as photos and a brief trip report.
Directions and a map, as well as photos and a brief trip report.
West Lost Trail #822
A popular 6.1 mile trail througn the Rio Grande National Forest.
A popular 6.1 mile trail througn the Rio Grande National Forest.
Wheeler Geologic Area Road 600
While this 13.7 mile road is relatively level, it is rough, roundabout, and very slow, with much of the roadbed made up of embedded rocks.
While this 13.7 mile road is relatively level, it is rough, roundabout, and very slow, with much of the roadbed made up of embedded rocks.