If you are in the Leadville, Colorado area, check out Half Moon Road for a great ride on your 4-wheeler. At only 14.8 miles long, this road goes through the San Isabel National Forest and is managed by the San Isabel National Forest Service. The riding season for these 4-wheeler trails are open 365 days a year unless undesirable weather shuts them down.
There is a lot of traffic on these 4-wheeler trails with not only other 4-wheeler riders, but also foot traffic in the form of hikers and campers. There are also other OHV riders such as four-wheelers and mountain bikers. Also be mindful of the horseback riders in the area. In the winter, keep an extra eye out for snowmobile riders. These 4-wheeler trails are only moderately difficult and are ideal for beginning 4-wheeler riders to get experience and hone their 4-wheeler maneuvering skills upon. There are clearly marked 4-wheeler trails so it is easy for even riders new to trail navigation to learn to keep up.
The first half of the 4-wheeler trail is passable by passenger car then after that the remaining 4-wheeler trail is rather rough and only 4-wheelers and other vehicles made for this type of terrain will be able to go further. The 4WD section of the road is a gradual climb with a few steep pitches to navigate. This 4-wheeler trail is managed by the Forest Service and the usual regulations apply, make sure your permit is displayed in a clearly visible area on your 4-wheeler, your muffler/spark arrestor must be installed prior to riding, and you must wear a DOT approved helmet at all times during your ride.
