Simply stated, this Alternative is what the agency wants to do. If your favorite roads and trails are not on this map, then it is extremely important that they hear from you!! Contact and other info, including copies of the DEIS and associated maps, are posted on the web at www.
For more information, please contact: Anne Janik at or email to ajanik fs. NOTE: Please be polite and, if possible, make your comment letter as personal as you can.
STEP 1: Open your email program and start a draft email. STEP 2: Use the comments below as a guideline for comments in your email. Cut and paste is okay, but try to make your comment letter as personal as possible. STEP 3: Take just a minute to add a bit about where you live, where you like to ride and how much trail-based recreation means to you. Be certain to include your name and address. A return email address is NOT sufficient!
EXTRA CREDIT: If you can add any trail-specific information or personal testimony about your experiences enjoying this spectacular area, please take a minute to add that to your email see links above for maps and other info. The Gunnison Basin has had a motorized and mountain bike recreational niche for many decades.
Because of the growth in popularity of OHV and mountain bike use, and because of closures in other areas of Colorado, there is a need to enhance motorized and mountain bike trail based recreation on the Gunnison NF. Therefore, it incumbent on the decision maker to choose a travel plan that enhances the motorized and mountain bike trail experience.
I would like emphasize this comment with a rhetorical question. Given the fact that other national forests in Colorado have designated vast areas for the exclusive use of non-motorized recreation, and subsequently closed many thousands of miles of motorized routes, does the Gunnison NF have a motorized niche because of the opportunities existing on the forest, or has the U.
Forest Service created the motorized niche because the agency has displaced so much OHV use from other Forests? The answer is obvious: Both. The Gunnison has a motorized niche both because of the decades of use, but also because closures in other areas of Colorado are displacing more OHV people.
Therefore, your preferred alternative, "Alternative 2 - The Proposed Action", which proposes yet more closures, is simply not logical. It also runs the risk of creating an unmanageable situation on the ground. It is essential that all efforts to "mitigate first - close last" be made in formulating your Final Plan. ATV Trails. Map Store.
Select A State. The road starts a few miles outside the town of Rollinsville before coming to a dead end on the east side of Rollins Pass at the closed Needle Eye Tunnel at an elevation of 11, feet. The summit of the pass is a 2. This easy route follows one of the original railway routes over the mountains built in This area includes several routes open to all vehicle types including the full size forest road terminating at Bill Moore Lake and the Mill Creek jeep route.
Red Elephant Hill jeep road is also nearby but it is highly recommended to start form the Dumont entrance. This large sytem of roads stretches north out of Idaho Springs and offers amazing high-mountain access. The many great climbs include Kingston Peak and Yankee Hill. Please note access to the glacier is non-motorized. Located just off of I west of Vail, Bocco Mountain offers spectacular views and challenging riding for those who are looking for it.
This popular area has 18 miles of singletrack open to dirt bike and non-motorized recreation. Some trails are one-way at the request of riders. The Flat Tops area is a system of designated primitive forest roads that are accessible to all types of OHVs including side-by-sides. Nearby is the Flat Tops Wilderness Area prividing primitive non-motorized and non-mechanized reaction opportunites.
These 4 indiviual rock crawling trails are located just north of Gypsum on BLM managed land. Please take note of the required equipment listed on signs for each of these trails. With easy access to I, these trails are a great option for someone looking for a quick trip into the mountains.
With great views of the mountains north of I as well as the ski areas to the south, the area provides access to Muddy Pass to the north.
These high clearance 4WD roads provide a series of loops and connecting routes between Georgetown and Lawson. Great views can be found as you gain elevation quickly. The roads surrounding Argentine Pass are rocky and sometimes very narrow. Looking down from over 13, feet from the top of McClellan Mountain provides for great views of the Santiago and Waldorf mines. Easy access from Georgetown makes this a great area to explore.
This recently re-developed trail system proves several, fairly short singletrack routes open to motorcycles. Please note that these are multi-use singletrack trails and cuclists are likely to be encountered here. Although the majority of the area is gentle enough for less expereiced riders, there are some challengin areas to explore. Also offereing many differet trails to explore, this area is a great playground in western Colorado. One of the more popular difficult trails in the state, Holy Cross offers the hardcore enthusiast breathtaking views and history along with very challenging ovstacles.
Plenty of old mines and site of the Holy Cross City ghost town. A moderate 4WD trail that is southwest of Denver off Highway Offering some fun climbs, tippy sectios, and rock obstacles, this trail is great even for the veteran enthusast. In we conditions, protions of this trail can become quite challenging. This trail system accessed from Tiger Road near Breckenridge has several trail opportunites for all vehicle types.
Connections can be made to Georgia Pass and the Sawn River drainages. Note that license plates are required on the west South Park side of Georgia Pass. Crooked Creek, accessible out of Eagle, is another beautiful Colorado mountain pass. A great ride on dual-sport bikes or an ATV, but is also suitable for all vehicle types.
This area is located directly west of De Beque provides a few trails, some new singletrack opportunites for motorcycles, and many miles of full size traods that continue west into the Hourse Mountains. Wild horses can sometimes ve seen in this area. 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.
Rich in natural resources and history, this area is also a popular fishing destination. Continue east to reach Hagerman Pass. Located 35 miles southwest of Denver, this area features more than 22 designated trails for dirt bikes and ATVs.
The trails range in elevation from 6, feet to over 8, feet with terrain and challenges varied enough for riders of all abilities. Dispered camping sites and fee campgrounds are available. This area inclueds a system of 4WD roads and high mountian passes spanning from Summit County to the Park County side near Fairplay with connections to Holden Horseshoe as well.
Please note that there is an official 'one-way' downhill only section of Red Cone and that snowdrifts can often be encountered year round in this area. The trail to Wheeler Lake offers a wonderful variety of challenges leading up an old glacial valley. Leave early and take a lunch, as the shores of the lake beneath Wheeler Mountain are the perfect place to take a break. These winding singletrack routes are intersected by full size Forest Road , Red Table Mountain Road which is open to all vehicle types.
The connecting pass to Ruedi Reservoir from the east, Hagerman Pass is a great drive for all vehicle types. Looking over Turquoise Reservoir, this high mountain pass is a great sumer destination, and easily accessed from Leadville.
Just east of Leadville, Mosquito Pass is the highest pass in Colorado open to motorized travel. Although rocky in areas, stock high-clearance vehicles should have no problem during dry conditions. With old mines and mills along the way, as well as scenic views over the alpine environment, this is a great summer trail. Comprising 5 popular interconnected trails, North Fruita Desert contains a mix of single and double tracks ranging in difficulty.
Some trails gain as much as feet in elevation. Know for very hot temperatures in the summer, plan to bring plenty of water. Popular riding area south of I near the Utah State Border. Open riding area north of I in Grand Junction. Includes a couple of the canyons leading north, including Hunter Canyon 21 Road. Very popular after work riding area for locals. This area connects to the southern end of the Rampart Range recreation area in southwestern Douglas County.
Offering similar riding opportunities for all types of OHVs and plenty of dispersed camping, this location is perfect for that weekend family getaway. This challenging, straight-through trail provides users with about 6. Badger Flats provides easy OHV rides on mostly smooth and level full size forest roads. Closed after the fire in for restoration, they have recently opened with some restrictions to allow for some very unique opportunites to see the forest recovery in progress.
With many miles of moderately difficult riding, it would take days to explore all of this area. These trails are also close to Rainbow Falls allowing for various riding opportunities nearby. With a large variety of trails, and beautiful vistas of the surrounding geography, this unique part of the state has something to offer every user. Great views back over the valley, and trails ranging from east to extreme. Home of the Billings extreme 4x4 trail, which will challenge the skill of even the most experienced driver.
Starting at the Lower Trout Creek trailhead, these trails lie within the area affected by the Hayman Burn, the largest wildfire in Colorado's recorded history. Many trails were closed during restoration but have since reopened and provide great views of the recovering landscape. Connecting the touwns of Crested Butte, Marble, and Aspen these challenging roads offer some of the most scenic vistas of the Central Rockies.
Unlicensed OHVs are premitted along designated sections of these routes. Multiple use trail network through the hills to the east of Buena Vista. Amazing views of the Collegiate Peaks. Trails available for all vehicle types, and in varing difficulty. Designated and dispersed camp spots are scattered along many of the routes. Taylor Park, located on the west side of the Collegiate Peaks, offers an incredible spot for that weekend or week -long getaway. With miles of nearby trails for all types of vehicles, there is never a shortage of places to explore with your friends and family.
Chinamens Gulch provides a tamer, yet still challenging trail opportunity for both OHV riders and drivers of high clearance 4WD vehicles. The northern part of the extensive Uncompahgre trail system provides access into the Uncompahgre National Forest.
On the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, there is no lack of beautifyl scenery. Containing a large mix of trails for all vehicle types, this area has something to offer all skill levels as well. This popular trail features winding and rolling terrain leading into the Pike National Forest. Please use cauntion as mountain bikers and other recreationists frequent this trail.
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