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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Partially Open - see notes
#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
Last groomed Thursday 03/04/21 with demo Husky cat from Prinoth. Lower gate still closed so expect bare spots and asphalt the first few miles. Snow mats reporting 12" on the lower end and 26" at Sharkstooth. 46" up Columbus Basin. Get out and enjoy the spring snow, the season is coming to a close. Have a great summer and see you next season.
Partially Open - see notes
#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
Last groomed Monday 3/1. Snow mat at Stump Lakes reporting 34" up top. Get out and enjoy the spring snow, the season is coming to a close. Have a great summer and see you next season.
Partially Open - see notes
#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
Last groomed 3/6/21 from the Rico side up to Bolam Pass. Snow mats at Cascade and Scotch Creek reporting 3"and 1" at the bottom. Have a great summer and see you next season.
Partially Open - see notes
#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
Last groomed Friday, 2/26/21. Stump Lakes snow mat reporting 34".Get out and enjoy the Spring snow, the season is coming to a close.Have a great summer and see you next season.
Partially Open - see notes
#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
Last groomed 3/5/21. 28" reported on the snow mat at Runlett Park. Get out and enjoy the Spring snow, the season is coming to a close.Have a great summer and see you next season.
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 to the dirt. 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
The only recent report of this area confirmed that the logging continues. Bottom gate was closed and the road plowed. Logging will continue through the winter so expect the road to be plowed to the dirt.