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Moody Hill / Crystal Mountain

Larimer County, Colorado

The Moody Hill and Crystal Mountain trails are the closest OHV trails to Fort Collins. Good scenery and a few very challenging obstacles combine to make this a good nearby trail for Fort Collins residents. The entrance to Moody can be difficult for stock vehicles especially in wet conditions.

Popular Trails in This Area

Moody Hill (513)**
Unnamed Forest Road (132)**
Crystal Mountain (County Road) (344)**
Lookout Mountain (Singletrack) (TR 934)
Donner Pass Trail (Singletrack) (TR 926)
White Pine Lookout (100)

Detailed Description

The first challenge starts 200 yards up the road on the Moody Hill trail. A large shelf / step requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. When the ground is wet, lockers are required. Once the first obstacle is clear, the trail gets considerably less difficult but stay alert for other rocks, ledges, and steps that will require a combination of skilled driving and spotting. Toward the Crystal Mountain end of the trail, the trees narrow down and wider vehicles risk scraping the edges of the roofs on the trees.

Alternative trailheads are at the Buckhorn Ranger Station (N40° 34.867' W105° 28.158') and Donner Pass Trailhead (N40° 33.337' W105° 28.3').

Adopted Trails

** FR344 adopted by Horsetooth 4 Wheelers

** FR513, FR132 Adopted by Larimer County 4WD Club

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How To Get There

From Masonville: Head north on County Road 27 (Stove Prairie Road) approximately 11 miles to the fork for Buckhorn Road. Turn left and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to the Moody Hill (513) trail head on the left side of the road.

From Fort Collins: From US-287 continue on County Road 54G into Laporte. Turn left at County Road 52E (Tobe Miller Lane). Continue on CR52E which turns into Rist Canyon Road for approximately 11 miles. Turn South on CR27 (Stove Prairie Road) and continue approximately 4 miles to the intersection with Buckhorn Road. Turn right and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to the Moody Hill (513) trail head on the left side of the road.

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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 off-highway vehicles operated 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. Street legal vehicles with valid license plates do not need to be registered.
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