Open Trails Close to Denver?

E&TMcD'sLC · 05-22-08, 07:34 AM

What's open and close to Denver? I'd like to take a day trip this weekend to test out my LC's 4x4 ability. Any have any good recomendations that won't destroy my truck?

theRash · 05-28-08, 04:43 PM

The closest might be the old mining roads behind central city and blackhawk. There is also jackson Creek in Castle rock that attaches to Rampart Range Road. (thats a two hour round trip back to castle rock). Spring Creek is straight south of Idaho springs but its a bit gnarly and body damage risk is higher. If there are any closer to Denver then that, then I am interested too.

ColoradoCruiserDude · 06-03-08, 10:25 PM

Less than an hour from Denver are some really neat back country trails. Up around St. Mary's Glacier. I used to live up there so know the place pretty well. I am not sure if all the snow is gone yet, might need a few more weeks. Here is a link to the trail and directions.

4x4trails.net: Kingston Peak

Have fun! Also check out Red Cone/Webster Pass.

05-22-08, 07:34 AM	#1
E&TMcD'sLC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 24	Open Trails Close to Denver? What's open and close to Denver? I'd like to take a day trip this weekend to test out my LC's 4x4 ability. Any have any good recomendations that won't destroy my truck?

05-28-08, 04:43 PM	#2
theRash IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 76	The closest might be the old mining roads behind central city and blackhawk. There is also jackson Creek in Castle rock that attaches to Rampart Range Road. (thats a two hour round trip back to castle rock). Spring Creek is straight south of Idaho springs but its a bit gnarly and body damage risk is higher. If there are any closer to Denver then that, then I am interested too. __________________ - Scott 01 IS300 stock <-- My DD 85 FJ60 - 4" SUA lift, 35" BFGs <-- My toy 88 FJ62 - stock sold 98 100 - 32 inch AT <-- Sold 03 100 - stock DIY Starter<-- Wife's

06-03-08, 10:25 PM	#3
ColoradoCruiserDude IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO / Newport, OR TLCA# 18926 Posts: 16	Kingston Peak Less than an hour from Denver are some really neat back country trails. Up around St. Mary's Glacier. I used to live up there so know the place pretty well. I am not sure if all the snow is gone yet, might need a few more weeks. Here is a link to the trail and directions. 4x4trails.net: Kingston Peak Have fun! Also check out Red Cone/Webster Pass. __________________ James Manzanares Outdoor Enthusiast

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