ATV and 4WD

Cumberland Pass is a gorgeous 18-mile road between Pitkin and Tin Cup. While a very popular ATV road, it's easily navigated by most vehicles.

Tincup, connected to Pitkin by Cumberland Pass, is photogenic, pastoral, and the kind of place that is fun to find. Visit Frenchy's for Lunch, the TinCup Store, the historic cemeteries, and Mirror Lake.

Alpine Tunnel is a favorite adventure. Fabulous on a four-wheeler, but doable in most vehicles (exclude campers, etc.) Breathtaking scenery any season, and the Palisades are incomparable.

Full day ride that begins in Pitkin, follows Alpine Tunnel road thru Hancock Pass, thru St. Elmo.

A moderate 4WD mountain pass. Approaching from the Pitkin side, take the Alpine Tunnel road up 7 miles. After you pass Sherrod sign, you'll see the Hancock Pass sign to the right. 4WD only. Rocky, steep.

Follow directions to Hancock Pass. Continue pass Hancock Pass to the town of St. Elmo. Distance:

Leave the Pitkin via River Street, follow the Waunita Pass road to the summit. Beautiful overlook with new pines half way to the top, overlooking town of Pitkin. Several other trails at summit.

Cross Mountain is a rare gym climbing from the valley floor of Union Park up to a beautiful 360 degree view. 4wd is recommended for this moderate trail.

An easy scenic road, this route is unpaved but wide and well graded. It is suitable for standard vehicles as well as ATVs.

This trail is one of the more challenging trails in the area. The boulder field at the beginning of the trail is challenging, even for well equipped 4x4 vehicles. However, this trail will take you to beautiful views and amazing old mining remains. If you want a challenge with a reward at the end, this is it!

This trail starts off as a graded, easy road. As it climbs, it get's rougher and eventually 4wd is recommended to climb to the top near Mt. Tilton. Probably one of the best views can be found at the top of this trail, highly recommended!

American Flag Mountain is a rocky, moderately difficult trail that will take you up to one of the most breathtaking views in the area. 4wd only.

Old Monarch Pass is a good, scenic trail with some rough sections that will take you to the top of Monarch Pass.

Excellent ATV organization, and this link will display many more 4WD riding opportunities in Pitkin. The beauty of Colorado's public lands something to be treasured and enjoyed responsibly. Responsible use includes protecting the natural resources, sharing the trails with other users, and riding safely and in control.