Best area within 4 hours of Colorado Springs?

[stingray719]

I have ridden quite a few areas but thought I might want to try out some others. Opinions please what are the best riding areas within 4 hours driving of Colorado Springs? Please leave out Vail Pass, Grand Lake, And Cottonwood as I think everybody with a sled has been to those

 

[Ex-Member]

Red & White?

About 20mins west of Vail Pass.

Snowies is probably around 4h.

 

[stingray719]

Thanks Mule, I go often to VP but have never tried Vail North. Thats a good one to add to the list. Any others?

 

[Peter Capstick]

These are a stretch but you can probably make them in 4 hours. Try Wolfcreek. They have arguably the best snow in the state, followed by rabbit ears. Irwin would be a good area to try, along with Chama when they get some snow. You can also make Snowy Mountain Range inside of 4 hours.

 

[Summit 800]

These are a stretch but you can probably make them in 4 hours. Try Wolfcreek. They have arguably the best snow in the state, followed by rabbit ears. Irwin would be a good area to try, along with Chama when they get some snow. You can also make Snowy Mountain Range inside of 4 hours.

what he said - Rabbit Ears, Snowies and Wolf Creek. All are great riding and about the same distance depending on what part of the Springs you live in.

Edit: BTW the picture in my avatar is from Wolf Creek.

 

[threecar]

Wolf Creek is the best hands down. Everybody from Denver goes north traffic sucks, all the skiers, parkinglots full, etc. Also Ophir Creek is ok for a quick trip when they have snow.

 

[tudizzle]

Wolf Creek and Ophir in the same reccomendation.....

go to coloradosledcity.com and hit a different trailhead everyweekend till you find what you like best.

 

[itsallgood]

Was talking to a guy earlier who said he could get to Chama in 3hrs 15min?
Sounds optimistic when it takes me over 4hrs to Wolf Creek pass. Is there a faster way?

 

[itsallgood]

What about Mt. Baldy

 

[stingray719]

Where exactly is the Wolf Creek parking?

 

[itsallgood]

I always go to the summit just past the resort. There are a couple trail heads lower though.

 

[dejadoo]

nobody going to bring up Mount Limon?
I miss the good old forum days

 

[stingray719]

Where exactly is Mt Limon??

 

[dejadoo]

Where exactly is Mt Limon??

It was an old joke that came up all the time on the old forum when someone would ask about Colorado sledding spots. There is no mountain at Limon and they rarely get snow there anyway.