What You Need to Know
Registrations
and Permits
Registration requirements for Colorado residents and non-residents, permit requirements, and registration information.
Trail Tips and
Etiquette
Vehicle noise, trail signs, vehicle width, trail width, staging, obstacles, passing, non-motorized traffic, and hunting.
OHVs on streets
and roads
Many cities and counties in Colorado have opened some or all of their roads/streets to off-highway vehicles (OHVs).
Full Size
Trails
In addition to OHV trails, there are a number of Full Size Trails open for recreational travel with full-sized vehicles in Colorado.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Answers to all your questions about maps, permits, laws, permits, kids, Hunting, the Stay the Trail organization – and lots more.
Trail Maps and Information
Stay The Trail Colorado provides a central place where the public, organizations, and agencies can download all US Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) for National Forest Lands and all of the available BLM Motorized Area Maps located in Colorado. These maps are kept up to date as the US Forest Service and BLM update their maps. Funding for this effort is provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the form of grant funding that comes from registration of Off-Highway Vehicles in Colorado.
Calendar and News
COLORADO OHV AREA SPECIFIC MAPS
Below are maps for specific OHV areas: NOTE: CONDITIONS AND ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MVUM (MOTOR VEHICLE USE MAP) OR CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE MOST CURRENT AND UP TO DATE INFORMATION. An interactive state wide OHV...
Grand Junction BLM creating new riding opportunities
Great news from the Bureau Of Land Management in Grand Junction! FIRST- The BLM, volunteers and partners are connecting trails in Bangs Canyon, just west of Grand Junction. The new trails will provide connectivity and adventure for 50-inch side by sides, ATVs, dirt...
Winter Wheeling
Winter Wheeling With the fall season slowly dwindling away, many high elevation routes and trails are now experiencing snow fall, ice, and freezing temperatures. However, winter doesn't signal the end of "wheeling" season. Winter Wheeling and "snow bashing" offer even...
Colorado Four Wheel Drive Association, Inc Fourth Quarter News Letter
Hot off the digital press! Fourth Quarter newsletter "High Trails" going out to clubs via email! This edition is the largest so far this year--it features several club events and other topics of interest to the 4x4 community. Click the link below to view: High Trails...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves $5.9 million in Motorized Trail Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves $5.9 million in Motorized Trail Grants by Post Contributor | Jul 14, 2021 | Environment/Recreation Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2021 – 2022 OHV Trail Grant funding award recommendations have been approved for $5.9...
Extreme Terrain’s Clean Trail Grant
Stay The Trail is proud to announce that we were awarded the Extreme Terrain's Clean Trail Grant!!! Both Stay The Trail and Extreme Terrain fully support motorized recreation, but know the impact it creates. That is why we do what we do! In order to help ours, and...
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About Stay the Trail
Our Organization
Our mission is to reinforce and highlight responsible OHV use, and to modify and mitigate irresponsible use in an effort to minimize resource damage on public land. Our goal is to create a statewide culture of responsible OHV use.
Our Funding
We are primarily funded by grants from the OHV registration program managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Your contributions help us spread the word of responsible OHV use when visiting Colorado public lands.
Our Leadership
The Stay the Trail Education & Stewardship Alliance is a 501(c)(3) educational organization. We have several employees, a Board of Directors, and Ex-Officio Advisors who lead our team of OHV enthusiasts.
