Trails with a Surface of dirt

Bear Canyon Loop Trail

Bear Canyon trail

This is part of a series of trails that start in the NCAR parking lot near Boulder. This area is trail heaven and has one of the greatest concentration of trails in the entire state of Colorado. Although these trails can see a lot of activity on weekends, they are quite pleasant on weekdays. This …

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Bison Trail

Someday, the Bison Trail will be part of the Great Plains Trail that runs from Canada to Texas. For now, it’s a great trail for mountain biking or hiking. Be aware that much of the trail is in a dry flood wash. Flash flooding is always a danger, so do not hike or bike this …

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Ozark Highland Trail

The Ozark Highland Trail in northwest Arkansas is a hiking trail extraordinaire. It includes two loop trails and several other side trails. It also has an extremely helpful website (see link on this page) with an abundance of great trail information. The trail FAQ page is especially helpful.

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Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway

The Byway is 103 miles long and consists of gravel and paved roads that are suitable for passenger vehicles. This region provides access to one of the best remaining examples of the sagebrush-steppe ecosystem and habitat for more than 180 species of birds and mammals such as coyotes, bighorn sheep and badgers. The area’s scenic …

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CAP Canal Trail

Central Arizona Project Canal Trail It’s a long name for a long trail. However, most of the locals just call it “the CAP.” Or the long-winded ones may call it the Cap Trail. No matter what you call it, this Arizona trail has huge potential. In fact, it is planned to stretch for at least …

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LoBo Trail

Lobo Trail beside creek in Longmont colorado

Boulder to Longmont Trail LoBo Trail stands for Longmont to Boulder Trail. The folks in Boulder may want it to be called Boulder to Longmont Trail, but BoLo Trail sounds like a path named after a string tie. This trail has been a long time in the making and is still a work in progress. …

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