The Alpine Loop is one of the most well know ATV trails in Coloraod and Cinnamon Pass is the first pass in that trail system. This is a multi-use trail and is an ideal trail for riding your ATV.
The trail driven from Lake City starts at the end of Lake San Cristobal for ATVs. The first few miles of this ATV trail are idea for beginning riders and experienced riders will get to take in a lot of scenary as they ride their ATVs on this 28 miles of ATV trail.
Just past the area with the scenary, the ATV trail narrows considerably and is no longer passable for cars and other large 4 wheelers. The difficulty of this ATV trail goes up during this section of the ATV trail.
After this point, the trail becomes very easy again and everyone can enjoy the scenary as they ride their ATVs. Pay attention to the signs along the ATV trail that explain the tundra conditions, you are riding at approximately 12,640 feet.
One of the best parts of this ATV ride is the ghost town of Animal Forks which is located just as you come down from the pass. It will be hard for you to imagine this was a busy city of 400 people and and the largest mill in Colorado. Stop and explore the town a little and there are bathroom facilities located at this stop.
From the ghost town, you will many options as to which ATV trail to take next, California Gulch ATV trail leads to a campground. If it's later in the day, this is a great choice.
The trail driven from Lake City starts at the end of Lake San Cristobal for ATVs. The first few miles of this ATV trail are idea for beginning riders and experienced riders will get to take in a lot of scenary as they ride their ATVs on this 28 miles of ATV trail.
Just past the area with the scenary, the ATV trail narrows considerably and is no longer passable for cars and other large 4 wheelers. The difficulty of this ATV trail goes up during this section of the ATV trail.
After this point, the trail becomes very easy again and everyone can enjoy the scenary as they ride their ATVs. Pay attention to the signs along the ATV trail that explain the tundra conditions, you are riding at approximately 12,640 feet.
One of the best parts of this ATV ride is the ghost town of Animal Forks which is located just as you come down from the pass. It will be hard for you to imagine this was a busy city of 400 people and and the largest mill in Colorado. Stop and explore the town a little and there are bathroom facilities located at this stop.
From the ghost town, you will many options as to which ATV trail to take next, California Gulch ATV trail leads to a campground. If it's later in the day, this is a great choice.
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