Off-Road Trails in Colorado
10 trails ranging from easy scenic drives to expert-only rock crawling across Colorado.
Alpine Loop
Stunning high-altitude loop through the San Juan Mountains featuring Engineer Pass and Cinnamon Pass.
Black Bear Pass
One of Colorado's most dangerous trails with extreme switchbacks descending into Telluride. One-way only.
Engineer Pass
A classic San Juan Mountain pass connecting Lake City to Ouray at 12,800 feet. Above-treeline switchbacks through alpine tundra with views spanning 100 miles in every direction. One of Colorado's most iconic off-road passes.
Imogene Pass
High-altitude pass connecting Ouray and Telluride. Second highest drivable pass in Colorado.
Last Dollar Road
Colorado's most photographed fall drive connects Telluride to Ridgway through golden aspen groves with the Sneffels Range as a backdrop. Accessible to most SUVs.
Cinnamon Pass
The gentler companion to Engineer Pass, crossing at 12,640 feet through wildflower-carpeted alpine meadows. The ghost town of Animas Forks near the summit is one of Colorado's best-preserved mining ruins.
Medano Pass Primitive Road
The back door to Great Sand Dunes over a 10,000-foot pass. Deep sand at the base gives way to rocky mountain terrain, with six creek crossings and views of 750-foot dunes.
Ophir Pass
Moderate mountain pass with spectacular views and less traffic than other San Juan passes.
Taylor Park
Remote Colorado valley with endless forest service roads and pristine camping.
Rampart Range Road
60-mile scenic route along the Front Range with dispersed camping and easy trail access.