Taylor Park, Easy 4x4 trail in Gunnison, CO
    Easy
    Overlanding
    4.5

    Taylor Park

    Gunnison, COSouthwest

    Taylor Park is a easy Unlimited off-road trail near Gunnison, CO. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires and is best run June - October. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    Taylor Park is Colorado's hidden gem for dispersed camping and high-altitude exploration, a remote mountain valley surrounded by 13,000-foot peaks with seemingly endless forest roads to explore. The main access routes are paved or well-maintained gravel, but countless rougher roads branch into the surrounding Gunnison National Forest. Taylor Park Reservoir provides a scenic centerpiece, while ghost towns and abandoned mines offer historical exploration. This is off-grid Colorado at its finest, perfect for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Taylor Park Reservoir is over 2,000 acres and popular for fishing and boating.

    #2

    Cottonwood Pass, accessible from Taylor Park, is paved and reaches 12,126 feet.

    #3

    The area was originally named after President Zachary Taylor.

    #4

    Ghost towns including Abbeyville, Hillerton, and Tin Cup dot the surrounding mountains.

    Length
    Unlimited
    Elevation
    9,000 - 12,000 ft
    Best Season
    June - October
    Permit
    Not Required
    Remote campingForest roadsWildlifeScenic

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires

    🔧 Suspension

    optional
    Stock or leveling kit

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    recommended
    4WD capability

    🪢 Recovery

    recommended
    Basic recovery kit

    📦 Other

    recommended
    Extra fuel
    Remote area with limited services
    1
    Taylor Park Trading Post
    38.8125, -106.5687
    2
    Cottonwood Pass Road
    38.8345, -106.4123

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    GPS Coordinates

    38.8125, -106.5687

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