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.
Walden
#1 Gould - Calamity Pass
This is the main trail on the South side of Hwy 14 and is at the Gould Trail head (approx 1 mi South of Hwy 14, just inside the National Forest boundary). This trail leads to other trails including, Ilinois Pass, Jack Creek, Silver Creek, and the Tower Loop. It is a beginner to intermediate trail. Beware of moose!
Trail Report
Snow keeps getting better! The snow is great and avalanche danger is high so know your limitations and have your gear. But have fun!
Partially Open - see notes
#2 Custer Draw - Bockman
This trail begins on trail #1 North of Hwy 14 and is easily accessed by the State Parks snowmobile parking trail head located inside the State Forest near the shop area off of County Road 41 (at the KOA). This trail leads to the North Canadian trail and intersects the South Canadian, Ruby Jewell, and Bull Mountain trails and ends into the Silver Creek trail making a big loop. This trail is beginner to intermediate with play areas for advanced riders off of the trail. Beware of moose!
Trail Report
This trail was closed at Trail 10 (Ruby Jewel gate) and South of Bochman Meadow due to winter logging that is starting about Feb 27. Bochman Meadow is still open and snow is excellent. Be careful of log trucks.
#3 Jack Creek
This trail begins off of #1 Calamity Pass trail in historic Teller City. It ends in Jack Park, which contains some advanced off trail hill climbing. The groomed trail can become blown in, which creates some pretty serious side hilling and is recommended for intermediat to advanced riders.
Trail Report
The trail was broken out and groomed. The snow is excellent, but be careful! Avalanche is extremely high in this area.
#4 Tower Loop
The Tower Loop trail begins and ends on the #1 Gould trail South of Hwy 14 and the Gould trailhead on National Forest. The trail has some spectacular views with a few off trail ungroomed parks to play in. The #5 Owl Mountain trail intersects the trail at the West end of the loop. This trail is suitable for beginner to intermediate riders. Beware of moose!
Trail Report
This trail is in excellent shape and keeps getting better! Have fun!
#5 Owl Mountain
This trail begins on the #1 Gould trail near Hwy 14 at Gould and creates a loop back into the #4 Tower Loop trail. This trail also intersects the trail that leads to Walden. It is for beginner to intermediate riders and crosses private land in places, so please follow signs and be respectful of private property.
Trail Report
This was groomed from Gould to bottom of Owl Mountain. Snow is great and be careful and respectful of other riders and property.
#6 Silver Creek - American Lakes
This trail begins on the #1 Gould trail South of Hwy 14 and the Gould trailhead on the National Forest. It endsat American Lakes, which is near Rocky Mountain National Park (where no snowmobiling is allowed). The trail is for beginner to intermediate riders, however it access some advanced boondocking and hill climbing. The avalanche danger is typically high at American Lakes, so use caution and think before you climb the hills. Beware of moose!
Trail Report
This trail is completely groomed now and the snow keeps coming. The trail is in great shape and the snow is excellent! Come have fun!
#7 North Canadian
This trail begins on the #2 Custer Draw trail and contunues North to the end of County Road 41 and intersects the trail to Kelly Lake (ungroomed). Eventually this trail will lead to Wyoming near the Wycolo trail system. The groomed trail is suitable for beginner to intermediate riders, however the Kelly Lake trail is for advanced riders.
Trail Report
This trail is closed for the season due to logging and no grooming will occur. Be careful if you ride around the haul to get to Kelly Lake, etc.
#8 Bull Mountain
This is short trail that connects the #1 Gould Trail at the North end to the #2 Custer Draw - Bockman Trail. The #9 South Canadian Trail intersects the trail. This trail is for beginner to intermediate riders. Beware of moose!
Trail Report
The trail is in excellent shape and you can access Bochman Meadow, but Trail 2 does not continue South of the meadow due to logging that has started Feb 27.
Partially Open - see notes
#9 South Canadian & #10 Ruby Jewel
The #9 South Canadian begins on the #8 Bull Mountain Trail and ends at the #2 Custer Draw - Bockman Trail. The #10 Ruby Jewel Trail intersects the South Canadian and also ties into the #2 Custer Draw - Bockman Trail. These trails are for beginner to intermediate riders. Beware of moose!
Trail Report
Trail 9 and 10 were closed at County Road 41 on 2/25 for winter logging.
Illinois Pass
This trail begins on the #1 Calamity Pass Trail and continues over Illinois Pass (10,000 ft) to the Stillwater Pass road to the Grand Lake trail system. This trail can be challenging and is recommended for intermediate to advanced riders.
Trail Report
We finally got all the timber cleared in Grand County, thanks to the Grand Lake Trailgroomers! The snow is awesome and this trail leads to great meadows to play in. Be safe and have fun!
Walden Trail
This trail begins on the #5 Owl Mountain Trail and ends in Walden (approx 18 miles through public and private land). It encounters some great panoramic views follows along Hwy 14 for the last 8 miles into Walden.
Trail Report
Stay tuned we may get enough snow to open it this year. Fingers crossed.