Off Roading

TEST YOUR SKILLS

Ready to get your jeep or ATV dirty? The hills around Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, are crisscrossed with 4WD roads sure to give thrills and challenge your skills.

Find mysterious mines, rocky passes, and scenic stream crossings. For a taste of our scenery, explore this video of Peek-a-Boo Gulch 4WD road, along Hwy. 82 west of Twin Lakes, by Josh Bauer of Bauer Images.

For an adventure, those with experience and the right equipment can brave the Mosquito Pass Road.

Looking for the views with less challenge? The historic Route of the Silver Kings and Weston Pass provide access to incredible views along 4WD roads.

Use of county roads by motorized OHVs is allowed during daylight hours and must be limited to direct travel from starting point to recreation destination and purpose of travel is to access recreation destinations only, not to include access for shopping, post office, etc. (State Highways are not county roads)

Resources:

Lake County OHV Roadway Use Map

Lake County OHV Ordinance

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Leadville Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map

Stay the Trail Colorado