Looking for a 4-wheeler trail with a lot of ups and downs? Check out the Snowslide 4-wheeler trail #1318! Located within the San Isabel National Forest, this trail is just over 5 miles long and is lightly used.
Snowslide 4-wheeler Trail begins with a fairly steep ascent up a gravel road. Don't drop your guard as soon as the road levels out as it begins to become steep again. About three-fourths of the way through the 4-wheeler trail, it begins to have some more steep switchbacks through timberland. Eventually you and your 4-wheeler will come out to a large patch of snow that is almost always there. You may actually be able to see it from I-25 when you drive in. It's a good thing though, since there are no creeks to provide water in this area. The closest spring is about 3.5 miles from the trail's head.
The park system rates this 4-wheeler trail as moderate to difficult and the season runs from mid-June through mid-October. The quickest way to get to Snowslide 4-wheeler trail from the Lake Isabel Recreation Area is to head 1 mile south of Lake Isabel on Highway 165. Watch for the sign next to the road. 4-wheeling enthusiasts can drive a total of 24 miles from Lake Isabel. Go north on Highway 165 to the Ophir Creek Road. Be sure to follow the better road to the left that is Greenhorn Mountain Road. The Snowslide trailhead is just past where Cisneros Trail crosses the road and Pole Creek Trail ends.
As always, the parks system requires 4-wheeler riders to follow some basic rules. You'll need your permit to ride, and you'll need to make sure the muffler and spark arrestor on your 4-wheeler are in working order and have your DOT approved helmet on your head at all times.
