Moody Hill, Crystal Mountain 4x4 Trail

Overview: The trail begins and ends with fun rocky climbs. Dispersed camping at various points along the route. The road to Crystal Mountain crosses a patchwork of private land. Stay on the route shown here at all times to avoid landowner conflicts. Gates open June 15 and close Nov. 30 under normal conditions. For current conditions call Roosevelt National Forest, Canyon Lakes Ranger District at (970) 295-6700.

Rating:

Difficult. Steep, rocky sections are easier with lockers, but most high-clearance, short-wheel-based 4x4s can manage the trail if the driver has some offroad experience.



This trail is one of 80 trails from the book Guide to Northern Colorado Backroads & 4WD Trails, 3rd Edition, by FunTreks Publishing, available at http://www.funtreks.com

Tips: Forest most of the way. If you exit north from Point #5, please be aware that you are passing through mostly private property. Landowners have been trying to get this section of road closed to outsiders for many years. Please stay on the road at all times and pass through slowly and quietly. There’s a big gate at the bottom. We’ve never found it closed, but should this happen, return to Point #5 and go out the way you came in.

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