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Trail Information

Location:

N40 06.395 W105 19.354
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Trailhead

Nearest City:

Boulder

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4WD	Motorcycle
Note that not all of the trails in an area will be open to all vehicle types. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)s and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV.

More info:

Boulder Ranger District, (303) 541-2500

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, (970) 295-6700

Forest / Grassland MVUM Page

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Trail Maps and GPS Files

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	AR_BRD_2010-01-01.pdf Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) Adobe Acrobat PDF (1640.3 KB)
	LefthandCanyonGuide2010.pdf Adobe Acrobat PDF (472.6 KB) Lefthand Canyon OHV Map and Guide Trailridge Runners 4WD Club
	LefthandCanyonMap2010.jpg JPEG Image (388.6 KB) Lefthand Canyon OHV Map Trailridge Runners 4WD Club

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Lefthand Canyon

Boulder County, Colorado

Located a few miles northwest of Boulder, this OHV area provides numerous 4x4 and singletrack trails of varied difficulty. The Fireman Hill route takes you up to the ridge summit where you can look back on the Front Range and downtown Boulder.

Popular Trails in This Area

Lefthand Main (286)**
Bauman's Ridge Trail (844)
Castle Gulch Ridge (287B)
Cavanaugh's Trail (838)
Fireman Hill (286D)
Mother Hill (286C)
Saddle Trail East (842)
Saddle Trail Loop (840)
Saddle Trail West (841)
Upper Carnage (286E)
Witz's Trail (843)
**Note** Carnage Canyon (286A) is PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Detailed Description

Adopted Trails

** Lefthand Canyon Network Adopted by Trailridge Runners 4WD Club

http://trr4wd.com/

How To Get There

From Boulder, Take US-36 approximately 4 miles north. Turn West on Left Hand Canyon Dr. Continue 3.7 Miles to trail head on North side of the Road

Note: There is limited area for trailers off of Left Hand Canyon Drive.

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Know Before You Go

Maps and data files are from a variety of sources. Trail and area conditions vary widely and many trails and areas may have changed significantly since the map or data file was created. Use your discretion and check with the local land management agency before riding or driving on public lands. Ride and drive at your own risk. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!
Not all routes are open to all vehicles. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV. Almost all trails in Colorado are subject to seasonal restrictions and closures. Visit the road and trail closure info page for more information. Call the responsible agency before making plans to ride in an area.
All off-highway vehicles operated in Colorado must have a registration or permit issued by Colorado State Parks including those of non-residents. For more information, visit the State Parks OHV Program Page. Street legal vehicles with valid license plates do not need to be registered.
This symbol indicates areas where most routes are open only to licensed, street-legal vehicles. Please refer to the MVUM for designated ATV and dirt bike routes.