Rampart Range Trail Information

Trail Etiquette

It is the responsibility of the trail user to know some basic rules of etiquette.

• All trail traffic at Rampart Range is TWO-WAY traffic. Be careful when approaching blind corners etc… there could be someone already there.
• Hand signals help to inform other on-coming riders of how many people are in your party. If you are riding by yourself or last in a group, hold up a closed fist to indicate there are no more riders behind you in your group. If there are two people behind you, hold up “2” fingers to indicate two riders behind you, etc…
• We share these trails with all types of user groups. None of the trails at Rampart Range are “MOTORIZED ONLY” trails. Motorcycles and ATVs must yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and horses.
• Be courteous! Conflicts only add to the problem of keeping this riding area open.
• You must have a current Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) registration or current license plate to ride the trails.
• OBEY SPEED LIMITS ON ROADS whether in your car, truck or properly licensed motorcycle.
• Don’t ride around the campgrounds or parking areas. We have 100+ miles of trails: don’t jeopardize this by undue riding in these areas. Ride only to and from the trails to avoid conflicts.
• STAY ON THE TRAIL. We are having problems with “Pioneer Trails” and this only complicates things when trying to keep trails open or even open new trails. Please stay on the trails.
• Avoid "mud bogging". When an area is wet and muddy, vehicles can causes excessive damage that results in area closures. Stay out of the wetlands and off trails that are excessively muddy after storms.
• Vehicles using numbered trails must be 50” or less in width for ATV trails, or must have two in-line wheels only for single track trails.
• All vehicles must have a US Forest Service approved Spark Arrestor.
• Pack out your trash. There are several trash receptacles provided. Be sure to use them.
• Protective gear is strongly recommended, especially a helmet.
• Motorcycle and ATV trails are designated by white arrows and a 3-digit number.
• OHV’s must meet state and federal noise emission standards.
• Know where you are. Trail maps of the Rampart Range OHV trails are available at many local merchants and Denver area motorcycle dealers.
• USFS campgrounds and dispersed camping is available. Be sure to extinguish your fire properly.
• Avoid muddy and wet areas. Wetlands are fragile and take years to recover. Tread Lightly!
• Access to the Rampart Range area is closed to full size vehicles Dec 1 through April 1. Additional temporary restrictions may be implemented for all motor vehicles when conditions warrant to reduce resource damage.

Though rare, it is possible to run in to equestrian traffic on the trails of Rampart. The following rules are suggested for the safety of the horse, rider and motorcyclist.

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Tread Lightly Core Principles

Travel and Recreate with Minimum Impact –

• Travel only in areas that are open to your type of recreation.
• Travel only on routes designated for motorized use.
• Don’t create new routes or expand existing trails.
• Avoid sensitive areas.
• Cross streams only at fords where the road or trail intersects the stream.

Respect the Environment and the Rights of Others –

• Respect and be considerate of other users so that all can enjoy a quality experience in the outdoors.
• When driving, yield to horses, hikers and bikers. In personal watercraft, be cautious around canoes, kayaks, and other boats.
• Respect wildlife. Be sensitive to their life sustaining needs by keeping your distance.
• Comply with signage.
• Always obtain permission to cross private land.

Educate Yourself, Plan and Prepare Before You Go –

• Know local laws and regulations.
• Know which areas and routes are open for your type of recreation.
• Have the right information, maps and equipment to make your trip safe, and know how to use them.
• Be sure your vehicle is compatible with road and trail conditions.

Allow for Future use of the Outdoors, Leave It Better Than You Found It –

• Take out what you bring in.
• Properly dispose of waste.
• Leave what you find.
• Minimize use of fire.
• Restore degraded areas.

Discover the Rewards of Responsible Recreation –

• Do all you can to help preserve the beauty and inspiring attributes of our lands and waters for yourself and future generations.

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Suggested Items to Carry

Some of the trails can be quite remote. It is a good idea to carry a few supplies in case of emergency. The follow is a list of items frequently used for trailside repairs or personal safety.

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Trail Markings

It is important to stay on designated trails and to only operate allowable vehicles on restricted trails. The following signs are used throughout the Rampart area to indicate permitted uses.

	Brown sign with white arrow indicates a designated trail. The trail is a legitimate trail, however it may be restricted to certain forms of transportation.
	Most trails have carsonite posts marking the trail head. The symbols on the post indicate what type of use is permitted on the trail, what types of vehicles are prohibited, and the difficulty rating of the trail. The trail number is also indicated.
	Carsonite post indicating no motor vehicles permitted beyond this point. Often used to designate areas which are closed for rehabilitation. Please stay out of the area beyond the signs to avoid resource damage or to allow a rehabilitation area to recover.
	Some trails are marked with wooden entry signs.
	Trail is open to ATV's less than 50" in width.
	Trail is open to two-wheeled motorcycles, aka "dirt bikes".
	Trail is open to 4WD (full size) vehicles.
	Trail is open to hiking.
	Trail is open to bicycles.
	Trail is open to equestrian traffic.
	Trail is open to snowmobile traffic.
	Closed to vehicles over 50" in width.
	No camping.
	No fires.
	Designates a parking area.
	Trail is rated as easiest difficulty. Suitable for riders with less experience.
	Trail is rated as a medium difficulty. Suitable for riders with more experience that are comfortable with most types of trail obstacles.
	Trail is rated as most difficult. Recommended for experienced, expert riders only. May contain difficult to negotiate trail obstacles.

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Trail Descriptions

Trail#	Name	Difficulty 1	Length	Open To 2	Description
627	Beginner		7.7		Easy trail that parallels Rampart Range Road for most of it's length. Good route to use instead of the road to get from one trail to another if you aren't street legal. Even though it's relatively easy and smooth, keep speeds under control since it is popular with the youngsters and beginners.
646	Arrowhead		1.0
649	Trout Creek	-	6.2		Beautiful scenery that accesses Long Hollow Trail, #650, and Trout Creek. During April and May Trout Creek may be too deep to cross, causing the trail to become 2 dead-end trails instead of a loop. Trout Creek Trail has an intermediate to expert ability level and gets moderate use. Permanently CLOSED due to Hayman fire and new Travel Management Plan. New single track is being constructed as a replacement.
650	Long Hollow		5.5
653	Roi Tan	-	0.4		Short, narrow trail that rides along a steep hillside. Though not technically challenging, the narrowness and steep drop off make it mentally challenging. Unfortunately, illegal ATV use has widened the trail to the point where it is no longer as challenging. A second track is forming uphill. PLEASE keep ATVs off this trail so it can be restored to single track status.
657	Gramps		1.1		Begins at Rampart Range Road approximately 2.25 miles south of Flat Rocks Campground. The trail leads 2.7 miles southwest to Cabin Ridge Trail (675). Considered to be an intermediate level trail, which gets a moderate amount of use.
672	Turkey		1.2
673	Bar		3.4		A moderately difficult trail open to both ATV and motorcycle traffic. Begins near Flat Rocks campground and ends up at the Sprucewood Inn where you can pick up a meal and something to drink. It is the most popular and most heavily used motorized trail in the Rampart Range Area.
674	Flatrock		4.1		This trail is a heavily used trail of intermediate difficulty connecting 2 other heavily used trails.
675	Cabin Ridge		4.0		Cabin Ridge Motorized trail connects Rampart Range Road to Highway 67 south of Sprucewood. This trail is rated easy by the Forest Service and used frequently. The trail is 4 miles long and connects with trails 657, 674, 676, and 677. Ample parking is available at the Rampart Range Road Trailhead.
676	Devil's Slide	-	6.4		Intermediate to expert-level riding. It is very scenic with 2 difficult sections of trail to negotiate, however there is a bypass for the most difficult section. This route gets a moderate level of use. The trail ends on trail 677, which leads east to Rampart Range Road south of Topaz Point Picnic Ground.
677a	Noddle	-	5.1		Starts at Highway 67 and heads south to another intersection with Highway 67 and the start of 677b, Log Jumper. Terrain is intermediate to difficult. The Noddle Trail also has the most varied terrain of any in this trail system.
677b	Log Jumper		6.6		Starts at Highway 67 at the end of Noddle trail 677a and continues south to intersect with Rampart Range Road south of Topaz Point picnic ground.
678	Ruby Creek		2.2		Temporarily CLOSED due to Hayman fire.
679	Dutch Fred		2.4	3	Nicely flowing trail that starts near the Dutch Fred campground and ends up on Dakan Rd. Temporarily CLOSED due to resource damage.
680	Loop		0.8
681	Scotty's	-	6.9		Contains a section with a difficult to navigate ledged rock. Bypass is available for less experienced riders.
682	Overlook		2.9		Leads southeast from Flat Rocks Campground to Rim Road. The terrain is rated intermediate and it connects with Trails 681, 683 and 685.
683	Fern		1.3
685	Tomahawk		4.0		Leads north from Rim Road to intersect with Trail #686. This trail gets a moderate amount of use. A popular spot to rest is at Kip's Bridge which crosses over Garber Creek.
686	Garber		2.6
688	Beaver		1.2
690	Power line	-	7.7		Parallels Rampart Range Road from Highway 67 to Cabin Ridge picnic ground and has many connections to other trails. Contains many steep hills and frequently has deep ruts from heavy use. Visibility is limited in places so use caution to avoid oncoming traffic. Less experienced riders may prefer to use trail 627 which also parallels the road.
692	Bear Creek		6.4		Extremely difficult trail with many switchbacks and ledges. Advanced riders only. Permanently CLOSED due to new Travel Management Plan. New single track trail is being constructed to replace this trail.
693	Russell Gulch	-	4.7		Follows a river bed down to the Platte River. Rocky and challenging in places. Many water crossings and often obstacles from fallen trees. Can be quite wet in the spring. Permanently CLOSED at the intersection with 692 due to new Travel Management Plan. New single track is being constructed to replace this trail.
695	Top of the World		10.3	-	Permanently CLOSED in 1997 after Buffalo Creek fire.
503	Watson Park Road	NR			Watson Park Road is a 4WD road, but it is also open to unlicensed vehicles from Jackson Creek Road to Dakan Road. Use caution since full sized vehicles may be present at any time.
507	Jackson Creek Road	NR			Jackson Creek Road is a 4WD road, but it is also open to unlicensed vehicles from Rampart Range Road on the south to Watson Park Road on the north. Use caution since full sized vehicles may be present at any time.
563	Dakan Road	NR			Dakan Road is a 4WD road, but it is also open to unlicensed vehicles from the Forest Service boundary on the north all the way to Rampart Range Road. Use caution since full sized vehicles may be present at any time.
Total			106.1

¹ =Easy, =Medium, =Hard, NR=Not rated.
² All trails are also open to pedestrian, mountain bike and equestrian traffic. All trails are closed to vehicles over 50" in width. Please be considerate.
³ Not suitable for ATV from Jackson Cr Rd to Watson Park Rd

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Trail Maps

Trail maps are available from for a nominal cost from most Denver area motorcycle dealers, select businesses, or the Rampart Committee. The official RRMMC trail map includes a simplified layout of the trails, trail numbering, naming and access information, and useful tips on the back. Proceeds go to maintain and support OHV opportunities the Rampart Range area.

The following businesses carry Rampart Trail Maps:

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