There is no better time than riding in the fresh open air on your ATV and Sayers Gulch Road offers the opportunity to hit the ATV trail.
While Sayers Gulch ATV trail is not terribly long, just 2.1 miles in length, it does offer quite a ride through the San Isabel National Forest region. ATV riders will begin the trail at south Fork Lake Creek Road, approximately 2.7 miles southwest of Highway 82. The road ends at the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary.
ATVers be warned, Sayers Gulch is a pretty rough road with a significant stream crossing at the beginning of the route. The stream can rise rapidly when it rains, becoming more dangerous than it looks. The ATV trail continues into an alpine valley filled with willow bushes and beaver ponds. Watch out for hikers gaining access to the Sayers Gulch Trail, # 1465, and the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness from Sayers Gulch Road.
Since this area is under park management , this may be a good point to review a few of the rules for ATV riders. Stay on designated trails for ATVs and don't travel off road. Cross streams only at designated fording points or where the trail is meant to cross the stream. ATVers should always wear their safety gear and never ride the trails alone. Always take two or three other ATV riding fools with you.
A few environmental reminders are also in order. Carry a trash bag on your ATV and don't be afraid to pick up stray trash left by others.
ATV riding gives you the opportunity to get away from the pressures of everyday life, and can be a great sport for the whole family. Being careless on the trails could result in having them closed to ATVs. A little common sense and courtesy will help ensure that ATV riders always have new horizons to travel.
