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Go To Home PageLefthand Canyon OHV Area
Alt Names Left Hand Canyon OHV Area, Lefthand Canyon, Roosevelt National Forest, Lefthand Creek, Carnage Canyon, Fairview Peak, Golden Age Hill, Parphyry Mountain, Fdr 286
Last Known Status Open
Located in the Roosevelt National Forest this popular area offers some technical single track, challenging hillclimbs and several <strong>steep</strong>, rocky jeep trails with rewarding scenic mountain views.  There is a shooting range nearby and primitive camping is allowed.  There are no fees to ride the area, however the Forest Service may change this in the near future.
LOCATION
Nearest City Boulder, CO
GPS Coordinates N 40º 06.399' W 105º 19.354'
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From: Boulder, CO

1) Take US 36 north about 9 miles
2) Turn left (west) on Lefthand Canyon Dr
3) Continue about 3.5 miles
4) Turn right (north) on FDR 286
5) Proceed about .5 miles toward the staging area
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type National Forest
QUALITY
Pros free, scenic views, primitive camping allowed
Cons very rocky
Rating Lefthand Canyon OHV Area    Good
Recommended Stay Full Day
Spring/Summer
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CO OHV sticker required
Dates Open Year-Round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit Yes (99 dB)
Night Riding Unknown
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction
UTVs No Restriction
4x4s (registered) No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies No Restriction
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction Not Recommended
Camping No Restriction
Campfires No Restriction
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
FEES
Parking Fee No ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee No ($0.00)
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 5-20 Miles (S) Boulder Community Hospital (303) 440-2273
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (SE) Boulder
Diesel 5-20 Miles (SE) Boulder
Water 5-20 Miles (SE) Boulder
RV Hookup 20-30 Miles (NE) Parrish Ranch RV Resort (303) 772-5118
RV Disposal 20-30 Miles (E) Carter Lake (970) 679-4570
Campground 5-20 Miles (NW) Peaceful Valley Campground (877) 444-6777
Conv Store 5-20 Miles (SE) N. Boulder Market (303) 444-0215
Swim Area 5-20 Miles (SE) Boulder Reservoir Marina (303) 413-7200
Water Body 1-5 Miles (S) Lefthand Creek
Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (SE) Boulder Reservoir Marina (303) 413-7200
CONTACTS
Contact Info Roosevelt National Forest - Boulder Ranger District
2140 Yarmouth Avenue
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 541-2500
www.fs.fed.us
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