Please stop by the local forest service office, located at 180 Pagosa Street in downtown Pagosa, for the latest trail information, maps and regulations. 

East Fork /Elwood Pass (FDR667)
This 4x4 trail is the “real thing” and the best off-road experience in the Pagosa Country area. It climbs about 18 miles to the top of the Continental Divide and meets with a forest access road just east of the divide. Once on top there are a lot of interesting things to do in the Elwood Pass/Summitville area.  

Blue Creek 4x4 Trail
This is a fun ride that doesn’t go anywhere important.  The trail is a “roller coaster” type ride with enough challenge to keep you awake. The trail is about 13 miles long and connects The Blanco Road, 7 miles south of Pagosa to the Buckles Lake Road near Chromo, Colorado. There are some shorter 4x4 trails off the main route to try as time allows. 

For more information on 4x4 trails in Pagosa Country, stop by the Forest Service office at 180 2nd St in downtown Pagosa.  

In most areas of the San Juan National Forest , you must stay on roads and trails that are designated as open to motorized travel. In many areas, you may not take your ATV behind a closed gate, or travel off the road or trail, unless the area is specifically designated for that use. Motorized vehicles are not allowed in any Wilderness Areas.  Always navigate with a U.S. National Forest Service Map and U.S.G.S. Topo Maps when possible.

In Colorado, all ATV's must be registered, either with the State of Colorado or with your home state. For additional information on how to register an ATV, visit the Colorado State Parks website. 

For information on how you can "Tread Lightly" on the land with your ATV, click here.