Hacket Gulch Loop ATV and 4WD Road is only 11.2 miles but it is most definitely not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced ATV rider. This ATV trail is some extremely difficult terrain and not the place for a new rider to try to learn to navigate their ATV over rough terrain. This ATV trail is part of the front range section of Pike National Forest and is managed by the South Park Rangers. The ATV riding season is only from December through March and be aware your likelihood of running into snow on these ATV trails is high.
This multi-use ATV trail doesn't get a lot of traffic due to its difficulty rating, but be aware you may run into other ATV riders, motorcycle riders, and snowmobilers.
If you're wondering why anyone would want to ride their ATV over 11.2 miles of extremely hard to navigate and rough terrain, in the months of December through March in Colorado, there is one answer : the beautiful canyon along the South Platte River and it's spectacular view. This area has not only some of the best scenary you'll ever see on an ATV excursion, but it also has camping and fishing. Be sure to err on the side of safety and dress warmly for this ATV trail ride.
The rock formations are enormous and difficult to navigate with your ATV, the canyon walls are heavily forested and the ATV trails become narrow in some places, but the ATV trails are clearly marked. As with all Forest Service managed ATV trails, make sure you have your permit clearly displayed, your muffler/spark arrestor attached, you're wearing your DOT helmet and always ride your ATV with a buddy, especially when the terrain is as challenging as Hackett Gulch.
This multi-use ATV trail doesn't get a lot of traffic due to its difficulty rating, but be aware you may run into other ATV riders, motorcycle riders, and snowmobilers.
If you're wondering why anyone would want to ride their ATV over 11.2 miles of extremely hard to navigate and rough terrain, in the months of December through March in Colorado, there is one answer : the beautiful canyon along the South Platte River and it's spectacular view. This area has not only some of the best scenary you'll ever see on an ATV excursion, but it also has camping and fishing. Be sure to err on the side of safety and dress warmly for this ATV trail ride.
The rock formations are enormous and difficult to navigate with your ATV, the canyon walls are heavily forested and the ATV trails become narrow in some places, but the ATV trails are clearly marked. As with all Forest Service managed ATV trails, make sure you have your permit clearly displayed, your muffler/spark arrestor attached, you're wearing your DOT helmet and always ride your ATV with a buddy, especially when the terrain is as challenging as Hackett Gulch.
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