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Red Feather Lakes

Larimer County, Colorado

This area contains over 100 miles of double-track ATV trails and roads suitable for beginning to advanced riders. The area also contains seven miles of singletrack trails open to motorcycles only. Deadman Road is a county road and is strictly off-limits to unlicensed, non-street-legal vehicles.

Popular Trails in This Area

Killpecker Trail (Singletrack) (TR956)
Swamp Creek Cutoff (Singletrack) (TR871) (TR970 on MVUM)
Bald Mountain (517)**
Nunn Creek (318)
Roaring Creek (173)
Killpecker Road (300)
Green Ridge Cutoff (177)**
Green Ridge Road (319)
Unnamed Forest Service Road (332)

Detailed Description

Notes

Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on Deadman Road (CR86 and CR74E).

Recommended ATV Routes

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Hard Core Motorcycle Route with Singletrack

Difficulty: 8-9

1. W on FS171 dirt two track for 2 miles

2. W on Swamp Creek Cutoff (TR871) for 5 miles of very difficult rocky single track with a challenging boulder crux in the middle

3. NW on FS517 for 1 mile of rocky two track

4. N on Killpecker (TR956) for 4 miles of medium difficult single track

5. W on FS517 for 4 miles of rocky two track

6. SW on FS177 for 3 miles of rocky two track

7. N on FS177A and FS319 for 5.4 miles of rocky two track

8. W on FS318F for 1 mile of dirt two track and rocky two track

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Other Sources of Information

Maps: Trails Illustrated #111 Red Feather Lakes, Glendevey

Maps: Trails Illustrated #112 Poudre River, Cameron Pass

Maps: USFS Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

Maps: USFS Canyon Lakes Ranger District MVUM

Maps: USFS Canyon Lakes OHV Opportunities Map

Adopted Trails

** FR177 Adopted by Big Thompson 4-Wheelers

** FR517 Adopted by Horsetooth 4 Wheelers

How To Get There

From Livermore, turn west on to CR74E (Red Feather Lakes Road). Just past Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, the road turns to CR86 (Deadman Road). Continue 4 miles past the National Forest boundary to the intersection of Deadman Road and Killpecker Road.

From Glen Echo, head north on CR68C for 10 miles. Turn left at the intersection of CR74E and Deadman Road on to Deadman Road (CR86). Continue 4 miles past the National Forest boundary to the intersection of Deadman Road and Killpecker Road.

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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.