This short ATV trail is just over 3 miles in length and has very light use.
Its open all year round and even though it is a multi-use ATV trail, you will not run into a lot of other traffic as you use this trail. This trail is managed by the Rio Grande National Forest Service and the rating is moderate for difficulty in navigation.
This area has a harsh and rugged history. In 1848, General John C. Fremont and a party of 37 men and 120 mules made a ruinous attempt to cross the San Juan Mountains in the dead of winter while attempting to locate a new route for the coming railroad. The route would be nearly impassable in a normal winter and the winter of 1848 was particularly hard, with snow drifts averaging 6-7 feet. 11 of the 37 men and all of the 120 mules died during the time they were stranded.
The first two miles of your ATV trail will be very easy to navigate and are very scenic. You will travel through several ecosystems, from Douglas Fir and aspen groves. Your ATV trails will further take you on a winding drive through Spuce and Pine groves. Private property borders these ATV trails, so be sure to stay on the designated ATV paths and do not go "trail blazing".
As with all areas managed by the Forest Service, make sure you have your ATV permit sticker prominently in view and your muffler and spark arrestor are installed properly on your ATV and you're in for a fantastic ride!
