Colorado Snowmobile Trails
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The Trail Report posted here is for general information only and does not necessarily reflect the Trail Status at the time of your ride or the actual local trail conditions you may encounter. The information is gathered from club volunteers and is valid only at the time of their observation. Their observations may not meet your expectations and the conditions may vary from the time of posting. Conditions may vary with temperature, snow quality, type of terrain and usage. Please exercise caution at all times and be prepared for the unexpected. Remember that the trail is providing an off road experience that has inherent risks which demands constant rider preparedness, vigilance, caution, unimpaired reaction and smart choice.
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#1 West Mancos
There are two-approx 40 mile loops here that area groomed with lots of other non groomed trails. This trail is a heavily used MULTIPLE USE TRAIL. Dog Sledders, Cross Country Skiers & Snowmobilers being the main users. Be curtious! Windy Gap to Gold Run any off trail riding between these two points be prepared for Avalanches. The rest of the areas are lots of meadows to play in and lots of off trail and road riding.
Trail Report
Marty and Roger groomed this one on Wed 01/06/21. The snow is thin down low but there is approx. 24 inches at Windy Gap / Gold Run. We groomed all 80 miles of trails in the tow loops. Groomed up good and smooth as well as hard, so will need scratchers. Can pick up snow along side the road as you go in. Seen several Avalanches on the banks along the road. Biggest was between Windy Gap & Gold Run. Groomed out Hay Camp Road to Fish Creek and back to Transfer Park as well as Across to Jersey Jim.
#2 Missionary Ridge-
Groomed from First Switchback above last house to Gate on Burndt Timber Road and to Henderson Lake. Lots of meadows and old logging roads ungroomed riding. Road riding from beginners and good riding up high for more advanced riders. Parking is only fair and only good if no one blocks gates at turnaround area.
Trail Report
Groomed 1/8/21. Thin at the bottom. Watch for hazards.
#3 Purgatory-Bolam Pass- Barlow Creek
Parking is on old Forest Service Fire Road N of Purgatory Ski Area. MAY unload at Snowmobile Rental Lot IF READY TO UNLOAD WHEN YOU PULL UP THERE. UNLOAD & PULL AWAY & PARK. DO NOT BLOCK BUSINESS!!!. This is for above average riders as the Snowmobile Bypass through the ski area is difficult when in good shape. Club Rides may arrange with Ski Area for guiding through ski area ahead of time. Groomed over Bolam Pass to Barlow Creek Trailhead on Hwy 145-8 N of Rico. There are Avalanche Areas along this trail. CAUTION IS ADVISED AS WELL AS BEACONS, PROBE POLES, & SHOVELS.
Trail Report
Not groomed since last season. Snow mats at Cascade and Scotch Creek reporting 12" and 15". Waiting on snow before grooming.
#4 Lemon Res- Miller Mtn Rd
Parking is the worst feature of this trail. If enough snow you park at the lake. If not you have to park along one side of road higher up. Please do not block driveways or road. Cross Country Ski Tracks set in 4 loops of Transfer Park Camp Grounds. Main road groomed to end of summer road. Some Play area.
Trail Report
Groomed 12/30/2020. Thin at the bottom watch for hazards. 26" reported on the snow mat at Stump Lakes. Transfer park campground is groomed.
#5 Vallecito- Middle Mtn Rd
This one takes off from the NE end of the lake. Groomed from CR. 501 to Tuckerville. First mile may be plowed by private home owners. Lots of ungroomed old FS roads and some meadows for playing in. Lots of locals ride here.
Trail Report
Groomed and thin down low. Watch for hazards. 25" reported on the snow mat at Runlett Park
Partially Open - see notes
#6 Beaver Meadow- Bald Mtn
The main road it groomed from the parking area to the upper gate. We also groom out onto Bald Mtn These area are great for riders of all abilities. When the snow is deep enough we groom across to the First Notch Parking Lot. This trail is for intermediate or above riders. There are lots of ungroomed trails here and lots of meadows to play in.
Trail Report
Not groomed since last season. Logging will continue through the winter so expect the road to be plowed. No snow reports for this area at this time.
Partially Open - see notes
#7 Echo Basin
This trail is a big loop that is groomed. There are lots of ungroomed trails here and some meadows to play in. There are some more advanced areas of riding here around the back side.
Trail Report
No snow reports for this area at this time. Logging will likely continue through the winter so expect the road to be plowed.