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Lefthand Canyon
Boulder County, Colorado
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Located a few miles northwest of Boulder, this OHV area provides numerous 4x4 and singletrack trails of varied difficulty. The Fireman Hill route takes you up to the ridge summit where you can look back on the Front Range and downtown Boulder.
Popular Trails in This Area
Lefthand Main (286)**
Bauman's Ridge Trail (844)
Castle Gulch Ridge (287B)
Cavanaugh's Trail (838)
Fireman Hill (286D)
Mother Hill (286C)
Saddle Trail East (842)
Saddle Trail Loop (840)
Saddle Trail West (841)
Upper Carnage (286E)
Witz's Trail (843)
**Note** Carnage Canyon (286A) is PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Detailed Description
Adopted Trails
** Lefthand Canyon Network Adopted by Trailridge Runners 4WD Club
http://trr4wd.com/
How To Get There
From Boulder, Take US-36 approximately 4 miles north. Turn West on Left Hand Canyon Dr. Continue 3.7 Miles to trail head on North side of the Road
Note: There is limited area for trailers off of Left Hand Canyon Drive.
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Trail System Information
Location:
Location is:
Trailhead
Nearest City:
Boulder
Difficulty:
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Distance:
Time:
Elevation:
to feet
Best For:
4WD
Motorcycle
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:
Boulder Ranger District, (303) 541-2500
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, (970) 295-6700
Trail System Maps and GPS Files
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Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)
Boulder Ranger District
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Lefthand Canyon OHV Map and Guide
Trailridge Runners 4WD Club
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Lefthand Canyon OHV Map
Trailridge Runners 4WD Club
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.
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