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Dry Creek

Montrose County, Colorado

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A mix of trails suitable for all types of OHVs, the Dry Creek area is nestled in the middle of the Uncompahgre Plateau with great views of the San Juan Mountains to the south. This area is also close to a number of extreme 4WD trails on the Uncompahgre, such as Scratch and Dent, Die Trying, and Cactus.

Popular Trails in This Area

Scratch and Dent
Cactus
Die Trying
Calamity
Topless

Detailed Description

Pin Point is for a staging area west of Montrose, offering access to the Dry Creek area and 4x4 routes.

How To Get There

From Montrose: Head southwest on CO-90 W/W Main St approx 1.9 miles from Townsend Ave where it will turn into Spring Creek Rd. Continue on Spring Creek Rd approx 4.2 miles to 5875 Rd. Turn north on 5875 Rd and follow approx 3.1 miles to Kiowa Rd. Turn west on Kiowa Rd and continue approx 0.8 miles to Shavano Valley Rd. Turn south onto Shavano Valley Rd and follow approx 0.2 miles to Rim Rd. Turn west onto Rim Rd to access trails.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N38 30.886 W108 00.646

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Nearest City:

Montrose

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Best For:

4WD

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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.

More Info:

Uncompahgre Field Office, (970) 240-5300

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Bureau of Land Management - Montrose

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.