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Golden Horseshoe Trail System

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Other Names

French Gulch Road, Summit County, Prospect Hill, Mineral Hill, Humbug Hill, Wire Patch Loop, Pelican Trail, Gold Run, Rock Island Road, Summit Gulch Road, Tiger Road, North Fork Swan River, Governor King, Golden Rule, Greenhorn Gulch, White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District, Governor King Trail

Last Known StatusOpen

This offroad area offers about 6,000 pristine acres of mountain trails to enjoy. A large portion of this trail system is actually wide and rugged 4x4 roads but there are a few single track trails set aside for dirt bike riders and non-motorized use. Most of the terrain is hard packed with loose chunk rock but the single track trails consists mostly of loamy loose dirt.

The trail system has two staging areas - the northern staging area (Tiger Road) has plenty of room for large trailers while the southern staging area (French Gulch) has enough space for several compact trucks. Camping is permitted at both staging areas but there are no services so come prepared.

This trail system is actively maintained by the White River National Forest and Summit County Off Road Riders, so sure to say thanks for a job well done.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesColorado OHV Sticker
Dates OpenMay - November 23
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoColorado Non-Resident OHV permit required.
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
(1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB)
Noise LimitYes
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsSome Areasnot permitted on single track trails
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSSome Areasnot permitted on single track trails
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Some Areasnot permitted on single track trails
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Some Areasnot permitted on single track trails
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
Camping / Overnight RV Parking Camping
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedstay on trail
Rule Enforcement
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TERRAIN

Approx Size6,000 acres (9 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail25
Climate TypeForest
Elevation9440 to 11031 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has mostly rocks.Mostly
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has some single track trails.Some
RoadsThis national forest has mostly roads.Mostly
ShadeThis national forest has almost all shaded areas.All
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (SW)Loaf and Jug (970) 453-1824
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (SW)Loaf and Jug (970) 453-1824
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (W)Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (W)Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (W)Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690
Primitive Camping Campground5-20 Miles (NW)Pine Cove Campground (970) 468-5400
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (SW)Loaf and Jug (970) 453-1824

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityBreckenridge, CO
AddressTiger Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424
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From: Denver, CO
1) Take I-70 West to Exit 203
2) Proceed through roundabout and take exit for CO-9 South/Summit Blvd, continue 6.3 miles
3) Turn left (east) onto Tiger Road, continue about 5 miles
4) Staging area is on the right (south).

For French Gulch Road Staging Area:
5) Continue south past Tiger Road on CO-9 2.7 miles
6) Turn left (east) onto Huron Road, continue .4 miles
7) Turn right (south) onto Reiling Road, continue .7 miles
8) Turn left (east) onto French Gulch Road, continue about 2 miles
9) Staging area is on the left (north).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoWhite River National Forest - Dillon Ranger District
680 Blue River Pkwy
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-5400
mailroom_r2_white_river@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov
Contact InfoSummit County Off Road Riders
P.O. Box 5027
Frisco, CO 80443
join@scorr.org
scorr.org
Contact InfoMile High Adventure Rentals
1044 S Grapevine Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 594-3119
milehighadventures@outlook.com
CommentATV, UTV, dirt bike and snowmobile rentals

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo

Golden Horseshoe Trail System

Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)

Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo

Golden Horseshoe Trail System

Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)

Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo

Golden Horseshoe Trail System

Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)

Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo

Golden Horseshoe Trail System

Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)

Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo

Golden Horseshoe Trail System

Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)

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