Newer ATV riders will find this trail difficult but for more experienced ATV riders; this is the most fun you can have within such a short 3-mile ATV trail.
If you are a newer ATV rider or you do not have much experience climbing steep grades, out on the ATV trail isn't the place to learn. Even experienced ATV riders will approach steep and rocky terrain with respect and caution. If you're an experienced ATV rider, you will love the challenges this ATV trail will present on your ride.
The Rio Grande National Forest Service manages this trail. The trail is open June through October and be aware that during the early and late part of the riding season, as the potential to encounter ice and snow on various aspects of the ATV trail. These are multi-use trails with use by other ATV riders, hikers, horseback riders, and motorcycle riders. If you encounter a horseback rider, be sure and pull your ATV over and kill the engine. You never know what might spook a horse and it can be just as dangerous for you as the rider. When the horse and rider are down trail at least 25 yards, restart your engine and continue touring the ATV trails.
This ATV trail connects two major trails, Bennett Trail (Forest Trail 872) and West Frisco Trail (Forest Road 850). This ATV trail has steep sections and is difficult for beginners. Make sure you ride with a buddy with a winch kit installed on their ATV, just in case you get caught in one of the steep gullies. As with all Forest Service managed lands, please follow the Treadlightly standards when using these ATV trails and make sure to have your ATV permit in a plainly visible place on your ATV.
If you are a newer ATV rider or you do not have much experience climbing steep grades, out on the ATV trail isn't the place to learn. Even experienced ATV riders will approach steep and rocky terrain with respect and caution. If you're an experienced ATV rider, you will love the challenges this ATV trail will present on your ride.
The Rio Grande National Forest Service manages this trail. The trail is open June through October and be aware that during the early and late part of the riding season, as the potential to encounter ice and snow on various aspects of the ATV trail. These are multi-use trails with use by other ATV riders, hikers, horseback riders, and motorcycle riders. If you encounter a horseback rider, be sure and pull your ATV over and kill the engine. You never know what might spook a horse and it can be just as dangerous for you as the rider. When the horse and rider are down trail at least 25 yards, restart your engine and continue touring the ATV trails.
This ATV trail connects two major trails, Bennett Trail (Forest Trail 872) and West Frisco Trail (Forest Road 850). This ATV trail has steep sections and is difficult for beginners. Make sure you ride with a buddy with a winch kit installed on their ATV, just in case you get caught in one of the steep gullies. As with all Forest Service managed lands, please follow the Treadlightly standards when using these ATV trails and make sure to have your ATV permit in a plainly visible place on your ATV.
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