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Rampart Range Trail System
Conveniently located along the Front Range corridor, nearly mid-way between the urban entrapments of Denver and Colorado Springs, the Rampart Range Trail System is a popular destination for both motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts seeking mountain trails and riding without the hassle of heading into the high country.
Over 100 miles of trails weave their way through the pines, alongside and over the ridges and into the gullies of this low lying mountain range. With elevations ranging between 6,500 and 8’500 feet, this trail system is one of the first to open and last to close each season. While regularly maintained and improved by the Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee, the heavy use does take a toll on the trails. Whoops are a primary component of the trail composition, as is the threat of collisions during periods of heavy weekend use. Otherwise, the majority of the system is free of loose lock and could be rated as moderate in overall difficulty. It is an excellent place to learn singletrack skills or get away for a quick, easy ride when time is a factor.
The Rampart Range is a captive trail system, therefore no loops or trails are specifically recommended. Use a map to create your own adventures! Please note that the Rampart Range Road is open to licensed vehicles only.
TRAIL |
DIFFICULTY |
MILEAGE |
|---|---|---|
| #649 Trout Creek | EXPERT |
6.2 |
| #650 Long Hollow | INTERMEDIATE |
5.5 |
| #653 Roi Tan | INTERMEDIATE |
1.2 |
| #657 Gramps | INTERMEDIATE |
2.7 |
| #673 Bar | INTERMEDIATE |
4.0 |
| #674 Flat Rock | INTERMEDIATE |
4.1 |
| #675 Cabin Ridge | INTERMEDIATE |
4.8 |
| #676 Devils Slide | INTERMEDIATE/EXPERT |
6.4 |
| #677 Noodle | NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE |
11.8 |
| #679 Dutch Fred | INTERMEDIATE |
4.4 |
| #680 Loop | NOVICE |
1.0 |
| #681 Scotty’s | INTERMEDIATE/EXPERT |
6.8 |
| #682 Overlook | INTERMEDIATE |
2.8 |
| #683 Fern | NOVICE |
1.3 |
| #685 Tomahawk | NOVICE |
4.0 |
| #686 Garber | NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE |
2.8 |
| #688 Beaver | INTERMEDIATE |
1.2 |
| #690 Powerline | INTERMEDIATE |
7.7 |
| #692 Bear Creek | EXPERT |
6.4 |
| #693 Russell Gulch | EXPERT |
4.7 |
| #694 | NOVICE |
7.7 |
POINTS OF INTEREST: Twice yearly Poker Run fundraisers, visit: www.rampartrange.org.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: Single/double track trail. Relatively free of loose rock, though whooped out from heavy use. Only licensed vehicles allowed on Rampart Range road.
DIFFICULTY: Mostly moderate, with a couple of challenging sections as noted in the trail descriptions.
TRAIL CONNECTS TO: Rainbow Falls Trails.
HOW TO GET THERE: Enter from Hwy. 67, Southwest of Sedalia.
TOTAL MILEAGE: About 100 miles of marked trail.
SERVICES: Food and fuel in Sedalia; food and drink at Sprucewood Inn, a few miles southwest of area entrance on Hwy.67.
ALTITUDE: 6500' - 8500'
SEASON: April - October.
MAPS: RRMMC Trail Map (available at most area motorcycle shops as well as Sprucewood Inn and other Sedalia businesses)
CAMPGROUNDS: Flat Rocks, Devil’s Head, Jackson Creek, Indian Creek.
CONTACT INFO: USFS South Platte District Office (303) 275-5610 and Douglas County Sheriff (303) 660-7500
WEBSITES: South Platte Ranger District - Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee
