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Golden Horseshoe Trail System
Wednesday, December 11, 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 Status | Closed For Season |
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.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | May - November 23 | |
| 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. (1998/older limit 99 dB, 1998/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | not permitted on single track trails |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | not permitted on single track trails |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | not permitted on single track trails |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | not permitted on single track trails |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,000 acres (9 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 9440 to 11031 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Loaf and Jug (970) 453-1824 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Loaf and Jug (970) 453-1824 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Tiger Run RV Resort (970) 453-9690 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Pine Cove Campground (970) 468-5400 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Loaf and Jug (970) 453-1824 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Breckenridge, CO | ||
| Address | Tiger Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424 | ||
| 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 Info | White 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 Info | Summit County Off Road Riders P.O. Box 5027 Frisco, CO 80443 join@scorr.org scorr.org |
| Contact Info | Mile High Adventure Rentals 1044 S Grapevine Road Golden, CO 80401 (303) 594-3119 milehighadventures@outlook.com |
| Comment | ATV, UTV, dirt bike and snowmobile rentals |
Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)
Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)
Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)
Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)
Golden Horseshoe Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/27/2016 (Thanks!)
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