Located in the Taylor Park area, this trail is a popular ride for advanced riders. It has beautiful scenery and fun singletrack riding.

RC Summer Adv

RC Summer Adv

RC Summer Adv

Black Bear Pass is an impressive trail that climbs through beautiful mountain scenery. The descent into Telluride travels along a narrow shelf road with 1000 foot plus drop-offs with dangerous switchbacks, tight turns, and loose shale. The trail is not technically challenging but requires full attention and expert drivers.

Yankee Boy Basin has some amazing scenery with majestic peaks, fields of wildflowers, and thick forests. This area also held some of the richest mining history in the state. Most of the road is smooth with no major obstacles. There are two active miles and the traffic can be busy. It is suitable for stock SUVs.

Beginning at Taylor Park Reservoir, this route explores two loops with a variety of terrain and you’ll visit the historic town of Tincup. The first loop explores the northern section of Taylor Park ending with the loop through Union Park and Tincup. You’ll need to carry extra gas if you do the entire mapped route. No gas is available in Tincup but you'll find supplies and a restaurant.

Pearl Pass is a remote trail that has a variety of terrain and difficulty. The views are spectacular but during heavy snowfall years, it may be impassable. Expect boulder fields, narrow shelf roads, and several water crossings. It can be done from either trailhead and you’ll need a lightly modified SUV with bigger tires and a small lift.

Imogene Pass is a beautiful off-road trail that connects Telluride and Ouray and is rick in mining history. There are remnants of mining structures and machines along the route with signs that document significant areas. The road is a mix of easy dirt roads with some rocky sections and a shelf road that is too narrow for 2 vehicles to pass. A few water crossings are also possible depending on the time of year. The views are spectacular.

Two great loops that are for ATVs and connected by forest roads. The trail is narrow, twisty with banked curves that are fun to ride. Challenging but not overly difficult. It also offers excellent views from some high points along the way. Dispersed camping is available along the forest service road.