General Rampart Information

If your looking for great motorized recreation you've come to the right place. The Rampart Range offers over 100 miles of ATV and Motorcycle trails. Beginning in the summer of 2000 new signing will go up to replace the old white arrow system. Eventually this new designation will be in place statewide.

The trails will also be marked with numbered posts at every intersection. Please don't ride on unsigned trails. If you see a two track that is not signed open, it's closed. It's that simple. By staying on designated routes you're helping to protect the trail system for future generations. Outlaw and social trails are of the greatest treats to the future of the Rampart Range trail system. Trails in bad locations destroy vegetation that not only provides for wildlife forage; it also promotes unnecessary erosion and stream siltation. In other words, one poor choice hurts hunting, fishing, drinking water quality, and future of riding on the Rampart Range for everyone.

The Rampart Range road and Rim road are closed to unlicensed vehicles including all ATV's Please use the beginner trail which parallels the Rampart Range road all the way to Devil's Head. From there, trail 679 provides OHV access to Jackson Creek. The Jackson Creek road is open to OHV's so is Dakon road to the Forests boundary or you may be ticketed by the Douglas County Sheriffs.

The trail system is for vehicles under 48" in width only. Full-sized vehicles are prohibited. If you see cars or trucks where they don't belong, protect your trails by reporting them to the Forrest Service District office at (303) 275-5610.

The rating system for trails on the Rampart Range is relative to other trails in the area. It's common for advanced riders from other parts of the country to find even our beginner trails challenging. If you haven't ridden here before, be aware, the decomposed granite (DG) soils can be very loose. Many trails are narrow with trees and other obstacles only a few feet from the centerline of the trail. Trails like Powerline trail provide limited sight distance, thus they pose and increased risk of head on collisions. Trees fall in the forest, rocks roll down hills, and those using public lands must be prepared to deal with adverse weather and trail conditions at all times. The point is if you're in doubt about where to ride, don't trust a map alone, ask local riders about where to start and test your abilities slowly. Avoid riding alone, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area