Slick Rock is one of our favorite bike trails in Moab. It’s fast, relatively easy, and there are great views at the top. I’ve included step by step turns for the trail from the Grand County Website. Camping can be found in Sand Flats or there are hotels nearby.
Pomeroy Lakes is a quick trail located just outside of St. Elmo. You will pass old mines, tram equipment, and cross several creeks. On a dirtbike, the trail can be done in 1 hour (top and back) with time for sight-seeing. If jeeping or driving, allow 2-3 hours.
Baldwin Lake is a scenic ride near Nathrop, CO. The lake is located at about 12,000 feet and the trail is an out and back. It took us about 2 hours on our dirt bikes to complete with plenty of pit stops and about 40 minutes trying to help a jeep out of the snow!
Maggie and Minnie Gulches are great trails for dirt bikers of all skill levels. They’re very easy and can be done in only an hour or two (with time included for photos). The staging area for these trails is off of CR 2 at Middleton. We enjoyed seeing the old mills, machinery, and waterfalls. Add this trail to your list the next time you’re near Silverton. The trail wasn’t busy and we didn’t see anyone once we got past the shelf road.
California Gulch trail is a great ride for dirtbikers of all skill levels. You will see the Columbus and Bagley Mines and the ghost town of Animas Forks. The trail takes 1-2 hours to ride (time included for pit stops and photos!). You can also access several other popular trails from California Gulch including Placer Gulch, Corkscrew Gulch, Poughkeepsie Gulch, and Engineer Pass. This trail is best ridden from July to September.
RAM Off-Road Park in Colorado Springs is an easy drive from Denver and not like your typical motocross track. Areas of the track remind me of both Moab and California desert. While it’s usually busy, the park is large enough that you can get away from other riders. There are jumps for those that want to jump and fun little hill climbs for those that are more interested in technical riding. You can bring your ATV, UTV, Jeep, Dirtbike, and even RC car here. There is a track and area for all of them. If you are interested in a more traditional motocross track, Aztec Family Raceway is right next door!
Tiger Road in Breckenridge, CO is a fantastic place to start your dirt biking and camping adventure. It’s easy to access, relatively close to Denver, and there are spectacular views above treeline. If you want to make a weekend of it, consider tent camping or boondocking on the national forest land at the end of Tiger Road.
