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Medano Pass

Huerfano County, Colorado

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Medano Pass leads from Highway 69 over to the Sand Dunes National Park. Along the pass are numerous dispersed camping spots, and a number of designated camping spots inside the National Park and Preserve. Only street-legal 4x4 vehicles and licensed dirt bikes are allowed west of the summit.

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Medano Pass

Detailed Description

Unlicensed vehicles are not permitted into the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, which begins at the summit of Medano Pass.

How To Get There

From Westcliffe:

Take Hwy 69 south to County Road 559. Take a right and head west. You will enter the San Isabel National Forest at roughly 6.9 miles.

From Walsenburg:

Take Hwy 69 North to County Road 559. Take a left and head west. You will enter the San Isabel National Forest at roughly 6.9 miles.

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View on the west side of the Medano Pass trail.

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A Jeep among the aspen trees in September on the west side of the Medano Pass trail.

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A large group of 4WD vehicles on the west side of the Medano Pass trail.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N37 51.658 W105 24.141

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Nearest City:

Westcliffe

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Note that not all of the trails in an area will be open to all vehicle types. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)s and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV.

Special:

Most routes in this area are open only to licensed, street-legal vehicles. Please refer to the MVUM for designated ATV and dirt bike routes.

More Info:

San Carlos Ranger District, (719) 269-8500

Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Comanche National Grassland, (719) 553-1400

Forest / Grassland MVUM Page

Trail System Maps and GPS Files

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PSI_SanCarlos_North_2012.pdf

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)

San Carlos Ranger District - North

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Know Before You Go

Maps and data files are from a variety of sources. Trail and area conditions vary widely and many trails and areas may have changed significantly since the map or data file was created. Use your discretion and check with the local land management agency before riding or driving on public lands. Ride and drive at your own risk. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!
Not all routes are open to all vehicles. Follow the Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) and signage for the area and ride only on trails open to and wider than your OHV. Almost all trails in Colorado are subject to seasonal restrictions and closures. Visit the road and trail closure info page for more information. Call the responsible agency before making plans to ride in an area.
All vehicles operated on designated OHV routes in Colorado must have a registration or permit issued by Colorado State Parks including those of non-residents. For more information, visit the State Parks OHV Program Page.
Some vehicles such as ATVs and side-by-sides are never street legal in Colorado even if licensed and plated in their home state. These vehicles must have a valid Colorado OHV registration or permit to be used on trails on public lands in Colorado.
This symbol indicates areas where most routes are open only to licensed, street-legal vehicles. Please refer to the MVUM for designated ATV and dirt bike routes.