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Lefthand Canyon OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other 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 | Temporarily Closed (due to flood damage) |
This was a popular off-road destination that offered some technical single track, challenging hillclimbs and several steep, rocky 4x4 trails with rewarding scenic mountain views but the area has been closed to motorized use over the recent years.
As of this writing it's unknown if the area will ever reopen but Stillwater Pass, Kingston Peak, Red Cone and Golden Horseshoe are nearby and still open for riding.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Closed | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | (1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | No Restriction | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | free, scenic views, primitive camping allowed |
| Cons | very rocky |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day Spring/Summer |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Boulder, CO | ||
| From: Boulder, CO
1) Take US 36 North about 9 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Lefthand Canyon Drive 3) Continue about 3.5 miles 4) Turn right (north) on FDR 286 5) Proceed about .5 miles toward the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Roosevelt National Forest - Boulder Ranger District 2140 Yarmouth Avenue Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 541-2500 mailroom_r2_arapaho_roosevelt@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr.ivrsparks@state.co.us cpw.state.co.us |
| Comment | Colorado OHV Registration Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 14 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6000 to 8000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Mostly | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 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 |
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