Aspen Loop ATV Trail
This is a moderately challenging 39 mile long ATV trail for your riding pleasure. The San Juan National Forest oversees its upkeep and it is open for ATV riding from June through October. These ATV trails are shared with backpackers and hikers, horseback riders, motorcyclists, and mountain bike enthusiasts.
This is a multi-purpose ATV trail constructed by the San Juan National Forest and the Four Corners Trail Club with funding from the Forest Service and the Colorado State Trails Program.
These ATV trails are nicely marked so even beginning ATV riders can feel confident about riding these natural trails. At all intersections, large forest-road type signs indicate Aspen Loop Trail with arrows designating the direction. Along the trail, carsonite posts with ATV and/or bike decals will keep you and your ATV on the proper trail. Forest Service regulations state that you can not leave these marked ATV trails and go trail blazing. Originally, these ATV trails were old logging roads. Attractions to look for include Transfer Campground, Jersey Jim Lookout Tower, there are wild flowers, abundant wildlife, streams, and ponds.
A great tip contributed by the Four Corners Trail Club : Always do a pre-ride check on your ATV, especially making certain that your ATV throttle and brake controls work properly, double check your fuel level and tire pressure. Verify your steering mobility and give your ATV the once over visually to inspect for unsafe parts or damage to your ATV. A safe ATV ride is a good ride!
These are great trails for a beginner to gain confidence due to its moderate challenges, and also for an experienced ATV rider to just have a great time. There is something for everyone at the Aspen Loop Trail.
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