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Four Mile Trail System

Chaffee County, Colorado

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Multiple-use trail network through the hills to the east of Buena Vista. Amazing views of the Collegiate Peaks. Trails available for all vehicle types, and in varying difficulty. Designated and disperesed camp spots are scattered along many of the routes.

Popular Trails in This Area

Carnage Canyon (6042)
Chinaman Gulch Loop (6044)
Aspen Ridge (185)
Cubb Park (309)
Davis Meadows (1413)
Four Mile Creek (375)
Kaufman Ridge (187)
Lenhardy Cut-Off (376)
McGee Gultch (305)
McGee Gultch (305)
Midland (304)
Mushroom Gulth (308)
Seven Mile Creek (311)
Shields Gultch (315)
Spanish Mill (376)

Detailed Description

Pin Point is for the staging area near the intersection of County Roads 375 and 371, to the northeast of Buena Vista

How To Get There

To access the northern section of Four Mile, drive north on Colorado Avenue out of Buena Vista. This turns into County Road 371. You will cross the river and continue to the intersection of 375, which is right before the tunnels.

There are many access points along Highway 285, both to the north and south.

To access the Chinamans Gulch and Carnage Canyon routes, take Highway 285 North out of Johnsons Corner to County Road 301. Go south to the access road on your left. There is a gate and a BLM sign. Please close the gates after you go through them.

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Trail System Information

Location:

N38 52.490 W106 08.605

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Unspecified

Nearest City:

Buena Vista

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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:

Salida Ranger District, (719) 539-3591

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

Forest / Grassland MVUM Page

Websites:

http://www.fs.fed..../psicc/recreation/
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Trail System Maps and GPS Files

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PSI_Salida_2012.pdf

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM)

Salida Ranger District

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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.