Hey everyone!

I usually take my bike on trails, but whenever I have friends out I try and rent a side by side to take them into the mountains and show them the views. I understand the general consensus is that people hate side by sides, but they're easy to rent and I always emphasize it will be a slow ride and we won't be flying down these trails as fast as we can.

I generally take people to Georgetown because I'm very familiar with it on my bike but that's obviously not an option in May, I've gone up there at the end of July and there was too much snowpack to get to the top.

That being said are there any options in May for off-road trails with some decent views? Obviously nothing will compare to the mountains but I want to get them out there.

Thanks.

Itching to take the rig out this weekend. Anyone know if there are good trails open near the front range? Switzerland Trail? Rock Creek? Is Storm Gulch still closed from the fires?

Hello Everyone,

I will be traveling to Denver, Colorado in 2 weeks and would like to do some off-roading.
My goal is to get to a remote spot and appreciate nice views with my dogs.
I have a 2024Toyota Tundra TRD Pro completely stock and this will be my first time ever off-roading
I would not mind driving 2-2:30hrs max from Denver to get to the spot.
Please help me with some recommendations that you think i can make with my truck!!
I appreciate the help :)

Thanks in advance. I currently own a 2013 2dr JK Rubicon. We hit very mild dirt once or twice a year. It's on 32's and I have a 2.5" lift. We've driven Johny Park and Switzerland with no issues.

My Jeep is manual, and I honestly dislike driving it offroad, especially downhill. It has too many miles on it for me to trust it going up I-70. And, my son is also about to get his license and prefers to drive my truck. So that being said, my intention is to pick up a 2022 or 2023 JLU Rubicon as my daily driver and occasional trail vehicle.

I won't be in a rush to lift it or put bigger tires on it. So here's my question: What CO trails would you avoid with a stock 4dr rubi?

I'm not local to the area but was overlanding last year and had an incident where I had to leave a bronco on top of Mt Antero. I have no idea if it's still there.

Anyone been up there recently or heard if there is a bronco stranded up there?

Thanks!

I have all of the MVUMs downloaded (they made it so easy to just grab them all) but I was hoping to get a copy of them all in physical form as it's much easier to look at a physical copy.
Do I have to visit a ranger station at each area if I want one or is there a location to grab them all?

I was thinking about maybe going down Magnolia Rd E for a nice quick outing, just to get out of the house. It looks like the road extends all the way back to 119, but the way the trail is marked on OnX Off-road looks like it’s only about halfway. Anybody know if there’s a reason for this, aka do I have to turn around at that point and come back the way I came. I’m new to the area and new to off-road so I hope this made sense! Thanks

Decent amount of snow out there. Had lots of fun, especially on the hill climbs. I’ll be back

Just an FYI post, Salle Pass is still open and fairly easy to drive in case anyone is looking for a little tame offroading this time of year. There are sections of snow, but no bashing required. A snow storm or two more and I'd definitely not be attempting it, unless you know what you're getting into.

Only posting this because the subreddit is pretty dead during the winter and I figure this is more useful than that kid's video game truck posts.

Drove it in a stock Tacoma OR.

A boomer staring at his phone hit my parked Land Cruiser and managed to get the bumper, wheel and rear panel. I'm having some trouble finding a good body shop here due to the car's age. I would really appreciate any good recommendations for a great shop. Thanks!

Closed :) just fyi...

Hey group! I'm looking to go find a Christmas Tree (normally I go south out 285, or up to the Redfeather area). I was looking at the map and there's harvestable areas west of Masonville and North of Drake. Looks like the Storm Mountain/Bear Gulch train is closed for the season (or blocked by a rockslide, thanks OnXOffroad). Any of you good folks have some beta for the area? I'm not necessarily looking for a trail to run, just for general road info for the area (or if you know a particularly wooded area that you think I should check out). Thanks in advance and sorry for the lazy internet scouting!!

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Thanks to everyone that came out today, it was a great day to be out on the trail! We explored some of the spurs off 120J and then around Gamble Gulch, didn't quite find the deep snow I was hoping for but it's still great to be out in the woods playing around. Half the group went up to try and climb Cliffhanger north of Gold Hill Road afterwards, we got about half way up but the snow is hellishly deep for how steep it is. It was nice meeting all of you and seeing your cool rigs

Has anyone been on Hackett Gulch recently? Any images? I am curious about the condition of the trail or any other "Gulch" trails. Happy Thanksgiving, all!

I'm running the south side of Switzerland Trail (120J) with a couple friends, going to go explore some of the spurs and look for deep snow.

Anyone is welcome to join, at minimum I ask that you have substantial front and rear recovery points.

Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead (40.02468, -105.42504) at 11am on Friday Nov 29th, look for the beat up vintage trucks. We use GMRS/FRS radios, channel 4.

Hey all - I emailed the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, South Platte Ranger District. I received the following note from a Visitor Information Specialist when asking about the condition of Slaughterhouse Gulch.

The condition of slaughter house is pretty rough, tons of snow over there. We had some of our work trucks go out there and they had some trouble out there driving on that road. It's really going at your own peril.

I’m planning to run Slaughterhouse Gulch on 12/1 and would appreciate any updates on the current trail conditions. Our group has a minimum of 33-inch tires and 3.5-inch lifts, with most running 35s. We’re all equipped with proper recovery gear, but I’m particularly concerned about the trail’s suitability for some of our less experienced drivers. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Short clip from June 2024 on Slaughterhouse Gulch (XJ has a whole new suspension, steering components, and tires now).

https://reddit.com/link/1h0fb5k/video/qbwllgi5ka3e1/player

I just got a 2023 1500 and am looking to get a lift and tires along with maybe a front or back bumper. Im up in the boulder area but could make it down to Denver if need be any recommendations are appreciated.

Hey y’all! I just picked up a 2012 Raptor that’s is really great condition and am hoping to get it off road but with some speed. I’m in the Denver area and am wondering where are some places I can take it to get that Baja style feel?

I was rigged up for a pull before I went in the mud.

(PFA) Anyone know if the moderate trails out of Montezuma are still passable? Looking to do Deer Creek, Saints John, and/or NF Swan tomorrow, and I couldn’t find any pictures or reports from the last week or two.

I know that area had some snow drifts, but I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been up there recently. Thanks in advance!

I see a lot of references about the mailbox being a memorial but I haven't been able to find information about how it got there and why its associated with 9/11. Could someone explain?