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The Best Off Road Trails in Colorado (United States)

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  • Alpine Loop from Silverton, CO

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    near Howardsville, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    70.74mi
    Elevation +
    7339f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAlpine Loop from Silverton, CO Photo ofAlpine Loop from Silverton, CO Photo ofAlpine Loop from Silverton, CO

    Loop Silverton-Animas Fork- Cinnamon Pass 12,620’ - Lake City - Engineer Pass 12,800’ - Animas Fork - Silverton Moderate 4x4 trail, difficult at times. Passing an on-coming vehicle is a challenge in some sections and m...

    Beautiful trail. Bumpy, but Beautiful
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  • Alpine Loop

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    near Silverton, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    62.50mi
    Elevation +
    8123f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAlpine Loop Photo ofAlpine Loop Photo ofAlpine Loop

    This moderate rated 63 mile 4x4 trail in Colorado's San Juan Mountains is a classic. After Eureka the road begins to climb steadily along rocky narrow stretches until Engineer Pass. Be sure to take the short detour to Oh...

  • California Gulch

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    near Gladstone (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    4.55mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCalifornia Gulch Photo ofCalifornia Gulch Photo ofCalifornia Gulch

    Easy trail climbing quickly to California Pass from which there are extensive views of Lake Como and California Gulch. From the pass the trail gently descends along California Gulch and the West Fork Animas River for 3.5...

  • Yankee Boy Basin (4x4)

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    near Ouray, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    11.39mi
    Elevation +
    5030f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofYankee Boy Basin (4x4) Photo ofYankee Boy Basin (4x4) Photo ofYankee Boy Basin (4x4)

    The trail starts out easy and gets moderately more difficult. A short wheel-base and high clearance is recommended. Be sure to stop and check out the Atlas Mill mine ruins from the 1800's. Parking is available at the end...

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  • Clear Lake

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    near Chattanooga (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    2178f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofClear Lake Photo ofClear Lake Photo ofClear Lake

    The trail (FR-815) to Clear Lake is located off the Mineral Creek Road FR-585 (CR-7), the road to the Bandora Mine and South Park, not far from the South Mineral Campground. This short moderate rated trail rises almost 2...

  • Ophir Pass

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    near Ophir Loop, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    9.97mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofOphir Pass Photo ofOphir Pass Photo ofOphir Pass

    Moderate 4x4 trail on a narrow shelf road and used as a short-cut between Silverton and Telluride. Be sure to follow the detour signs around the town of Ophir. The locals frown upon non-residents passing through the town...

  • Corkscrew Pass

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    near Ironton, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    4.86mi
    Elevation +
    2543f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCorkscrew Pass Photo ofCorkscrew Pass Photo ofCorkscrew Pass

    The trail starts just north of the former mining town of Ironton. It's worth checking out some of the deserted original buildings before starting out. This heavily trafficked trail is isn't difficult for experienced driv...

  • Picayune and Placer Gulch

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    near Animas Forks (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    2874f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofPicayune and Placer Gulch Photo ofPicayune and Placer Gulch Photo ofPicayune and Placer Gulch

    Picayune and Placer Gulch is a short 4x4 trail with some steep sections. The trail isn't technical however a 4x4 with high clearance is required. Take your time and explore the many old mining structures including the Tr...

  • Corkscrew Pass, Ouray, CO

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    near Ironton, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    2375f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofCorkscrew Pass, Ouray, CO Photo ofCorkscrew Pass, Ouray, CO Photo ofCorkscrew Pass, Ouray, CO

    One way from Ouray to Silverton. A short-wheel-base 4x4 with high clearance is needed. The views are outstanding.

  • Maggie Gulch

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    near Middleton, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    2165f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMaggie Gulch Photo ofMaggie Gulch Photo ofMaggie Gulch

    Maggie Gulch is an easy 4x4 trail with some rocky sections. The trail gains 2,170 feet in 4.25 miles and ends at the mining ruins of the Intersection Mine. From here there is a trail leading to the Continental Divide Nat...

  • Owl Creek Pass

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    near Dallas, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    48.79mi
    Elevation +
    4859f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofOwl Creek Pass Photo ofOwl Creek Pass Photo ofOwl Creek Pass

    We took the Owl Creek Pass road as an alternate route from Ridgway to US-50. This easy driving road passes through through the Uncompahgre National Forest and tops out at Owl Creek Pass. Take the short detour at the pass...

  • Eureka Gulch

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    near Eureka, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofEureka Gulch Photo ofEureka Gulch Photo ofEureka Gulch

    The trail starts off CR-2 near the ruins of the town of Eureka below the ruins of the Sunnyside Mill. The road climbs up behind the remains of the mill. About a mile from the start look for a spur road on your left. This...

  • Bandora Mine & South Park

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    near Silverton, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    1306f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBandora Mine & South Park Photo ofBandora Mine & South Park Photo ofBandora Mine & South Park

    The Mineral Creek Road (FR-585/CR-7) located off US-550, west of Silverton, is an easy drive on a graded gravel road as far as the campground after which the road becomes rockier and requires a high clearance 4WD . The r...

  • Animas Forks to Silverton

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    near Animas Forks (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    12.53mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAnimas Forks to Silverton Photo ofAnimas Forks to Silverton Photo ofAnimas Forks to Silverton

    Starting at the impressive abandoned ghost town of Animas Forks the road follows the Animas River to Silverton. While not technically difficult and mostly graded, there are some rocky spots and a high 4WD vehicle is advi...

  • Hurricane Pass

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    near Gladstone (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    1703f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHurricane Pass Photo ofHurricane Pass Photo ofHurricane Pass

    This short trail connects the Corkscrew Pass Trail with The California Gulch Trail to Animas Forks. Experienced drivers should have no problems however caution is advised. Starting from the end of the Corkscrew Pass T...

  • ACTIVE LOG: 30 JUL 2013 07:45

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    near Ouray, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    Brad Bilger
    Distance
    88.42mi
    Elevation +
    16214f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofACTIVE LOG: 30 JUL 2013 07:45 Photo ofACTIVE LOG: 30 JUL 2013 07:45 Photo ofACTIVE LOG: 30 JUL 2013 07:45

    Ouray Colorado to Telluride via Imogene, then Telluride Via Ophir Pass to Clear Lake and then on to Ouray

  • Red Mountain

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    near Guston (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    8.33mi
    Elevation +
    1883f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRed Mountain Photo ofRed Mountain Photo ofRed Mountain

    Moderate off-road trail passing several abandoned mines with spectacular views of the Red Mountains. High clearance 4x4 recommended.

  • Last Dollar Road

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    near Ridgway, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    44.28mi
    Elevation +
    6345f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofLast Dollar Road Photo ofLast Dollar Road Photo ofLast Dollar Road

    Easy scenic road between Ridgway and Ophir. Portions of the road are bumpy and should be avoided when wet. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.

  • Porphyry Basin Trail (4x4)

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    near Chattanooga (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    steve_413
    Distance
    1.79mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofPorphyry Basin Trail (4x4) Photo ofPorphyry Basin Trail (4x4) Photo ofPorphyry Basin Trail (4x4)

    Moderately difficult trail with some rocky areas. Fairly easy to the first parking area after which the trail becomes rocky and narrower. Passing an on-coming vehicle can be a challenge in parts. Beyond the first parking...

  • ACTIVE LOG: 01 AUG 2013 07:47

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    near Ouray, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    Brad Bilger
    Distance
    96.18mi
    Elevation +
    13241f
    TrailRank
    22

    Ouray, Colorado Alpine loop to Animas Flats to Engineer pass to Lake City. Then return Via Cinnamon pass to Animas flats to Silverton and then return to Ouray

  • Animas Forks

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    near Animas Forks (historical), Colorado (United States)
    Author
    2017gmgb
    Distance
    11.76mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofAnimas Forks

    We went as far as we thought safe in a RAV4. Track starts where we turned around and came back to town. Gets really rough beyond where I started the tracking.

  • 1A Georgia Pass 2.0

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    near Gold Hill, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    dnelson
    Distance
    22.75mi
    Elevation +
    2448f
    TrailRank
    19

    Georgia Pass connects Breckenridge and Jefferson. It is like two different roads that meet at the pass. The Jefferson side is wide, smooth and well graded. The Breckenridge side is a rocky, bumpy and occasionally narrow ...

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