39.1 mi
gravel
Houser LoopGravel route on Divide Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "This nice loop combines Divide Road, Delta-Nucla Road and Houser Road to make a nice high elevation ride on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Houser Rd goes through a cow camp, so keep your mouth closed as your ride through. " 1 |
50.6 mi
gravel
Peach Valley and Elephant Skin 50 milerGravel route on , Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Mostly gravel loop starting in town in Montrose and heading up to the north end of Peach Valley through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. " 1 |
80.6 mi
dirt
Divide RoadDirt route from Elk Dr to Divide Rd, Montrose, Mesa County, Colorado "A dirt road with rolling hills that runs the length of the Uncompahgre Plateau. Numerous other dirt roads connect to this route from Delta and Montrose from the east and Nucla and Norwood from the west. Many long distance loops are possible connecting these dirt roads. Divide Road is packed dirt suitable for gravel bikes (no mtn bikes needed). " 2 2 |
39.7 mi
gravel
Kinikin to Bostwick Park Loop + Power Station and South CanalGravel route on S Townsend Ave, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Combined loop with awesome segment along canal. Could have followed canal longer to extend ride. " |
1.1 mi
dirt
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5.2 mi
dirt
6900 Road AKA Gut PunchDirt route on 6900 Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Short Steep. No Go if wet." |
1.7 mi
gravel
6900 Road to Sunnyside RoadGravel route from 6900 Rd to Sunnyside Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Very fun Roller coaster" |
3.5 mi
gravel
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12.5 mi
gravel
Colona/Buckhorn Mountain Ranch to Ute Indian MuseumGravel route from US-550 to US-550, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Good portion" 1 |
33.7 mi
gravel
Kinikin to Bostwick Park LoopGravel route on Woodgate Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Mostly gravel loop that goes up Kinikin Road and over to Bostwick Park near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Start at Walmart parking lot. " |
7.9 mi
gravel
Hwy 550 Frontage RoadGravel route on US-550, Montrose, Ouray County, Colorado "A good gravel road right next to the highway. Good link to an east loop (Buckhorn Rd.), or to C.R. 1 in Ouray County (Log Hill)" |
0.7 mi
gravel
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0.8 mi
gravel
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0.4 mi
gravel
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1.2 mi
gravel
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2.1 mi
gravel
Popular RdGravel route from 6250 Rd to CO-90, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Dirt road connecting the paved sections of Dave Wood Rd and Hwy 90" |
3.3 mi
gravel
Wildcat Canyon RdGravel route from Wildcat Canyon Rd to Co Rd 11, Montrose, Ouray County, Colorado "Wildcat Canyon Rd is a dirt road that connects Sims Mesa Rd to the paved Government Springs Rd. It crosses 2 canyons which can be rocky, loose and a bit steep. Some hike a bike may be needed. " |
13.4 mi
gravel
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7.6 mi
gravel
Shavano Valley RdGravel route from Shavano Valley Rd to Kiowa Ln, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Well maintained, relatively flat in a rim-rocked farming valley." |
29.1 mi
gravel
Dave Wood Rd to 60X Rd to Hwy 62Gravel route from 6250 Rd to CO-62, Ridgway, San Miguel County, Colorado "South end of Dave Wood Rd. to its end on Hwy 62. Scenic near Horsefly Peak." |
7.0 mi
gravel
Chukar RoadGravel route on Peach Valley Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Dirt and gravel road that starts off Peach Valley Road, continues to Elephant Skin Rd then turns north and dead ends at a trailhead for a hiking trail down to the Gunnison River. Surface is Bentonite clay and impassable when wet. It is a rougher surface than Peach Valley road with larger gravel, ruts and some rocks, but still fine (and super fun) for gravel bikes. The turnoff to Elephant Skin Rd is marked by BLM carsonite signs. " |
10.1 mi
gravel
Elephant Skin RoadGravel route on 6530 Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Very fun dirt and gravel road that starts off of Chukar Road in the Gunnison Gorge NCA and turns into 6530 Rd just outside Montrose. Like all roads in this area, it is Bentonite clay and impassable when wet. A rough road surface with larger gravel, ruts, and some small rocks but still fine for gravel bikes. Ridden this direction (N to S) there are great views of Montrose and the San Juans. " |
15.2 mi
gravel
Peach Valley RdGravel route from Peach Valley Rd to 2200 Rd, Delta, Delta County, Colorado "15 mile long dirt road in the adobe hills between Montrose and Delta. The soil is Bentonite clay and impassable when wet (do NOT attempt). This road is very exposed and hot in the summer, better in fall, winter and spring (when not wet). It sees heavier car and truck traffic with trailers on the weekend as this road accesses dirt bike/OHV trails in the Peach Valley/Gunnison Gorge recreation areas. Many other dirt roads connect with this road making numerous loops possible. Suitable for passenger cars and gravel bikes. " |
7.6 mi
gravel
Bostwick Park RdGravel route from CO-347 to Bostwick Park Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Two miles up the climb up the Black Canyon National Park (CO 347) you will see this dirt road on the left. Ridden this direction it is mostly downhill through farms and ranches (watch for dogs) with open vistas and views of the San Juan mtns to the South. It then descends more steeply through adobe hills until it meets the paved Landfill Rd which takes you back to Montrose. Ridden the other direction from Landfill Rd it gives you a steep climb. The adobe side is impassable when wet! Suitable for gravel bikes. " |
8.3 mi
gravel
Kinikin RdGravel route on Kinikin Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Wide, well maintained gravel road connecting the southwest side of Montrose to Hwy 50 east of town. This road climbs up to an elk farm and ranches with views of the Black Canyon National Park. Minimal traffic. Suitable for passenger cars and gravel bikes. " |
18.7 mi
gravel
Hwy 90: Naturita to Divide RoadGravel route from CO-90 to 90 Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "A well maintained dirt road from Naturita to Divide Road. Hwy 90 continues northeast over Divide Road and down into Montrose and is shown as a separate segment on the map. Suitable for passenger cars and gravel bikes. No winter maintenance. Only the dirt portion is shown (it continues as a paved road into Naturita). " |
9.5 mi
gravel
P77 Rd: Cerro Summit to Cimarron RdGravel route from P77 Rd to Cimarron Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "A dirt road with steep rollers that takes you from Cerro Summit east of Montrose up to Cimarron Road. You can continue up Cimarron Road to Silverjack Reservoir and, eventually, Owl Creek Pass. There is a parking lot at Cerro Summit. P77 is a bit rough with larger gravel and rough areas, tires 35mm or wider are recommended for gravel bikes. This road sees very little traffic, much less than Cimarron Road. " |
13.6 mi
dirt
County Rd 1: Montrose to RidgwayDirt route from Hotchkiss Ave to Co Rd 1, Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado "County Road 1 is a dirt Road that goes over Log Hill to connect Ridgway and Montrose. Great views of the San Juans on this road. Gradual climbing from Montrose with steeper descent into Ridgway. Driveable in a passenger car and suitable for gravel bikes. " 3 |
3.3 mi
dirt
Bible Camp RdDirt route from Bible Camp Rd to Uncompagre National Boundary, Montrose, Ouray County, Colorado "Bible Camp Road connects Sims Mesa Rd to Dave Wood Rd. Sims Mesa Rd descends two canyons and some of these ups and downs will require some walking for those on gravel bikes, but these areas are very short. " |
10.4 mi
dirt
Sims Mesa Rd: Montrose to Bible Camp RoadDirt route from Ranger Rd to Sims Mesa Rd, Montrose, Ouray County, Colorado "Dirt road from Montrose up the the Ucompahgre Plateau. Sims Mesa Road connects to Bible Camp Road which can then be taken to Dave Wood Road for the creation of various ride loops. Sims Mesa Road is seldom ridden by cars. This road is better ridden uphill on gravel bikes as it is bit rougher and can have ruts. " |
11.2 mi
dirt
Dave Wood Rd: Start of dirt to Divide RoadDirt route from Dave Wood Rd to Elk Dr, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "A hard packed dirt and gravel road that provides access from Montrose to the Uncompahgre Plateau. This road sees a lot of traffic in hunting season. Dave Wood Rd continues past Divide Road where it splits: right is Sanborn park Road which goes to Norwood, left is the continuation of Dave Wood Rd which eventually ends on Hwy 62 on the west side of Dallas Divide. " |
14.7 mi
dirt
Hwy 90 to Divide RdDirt route on 90 Rd, Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado "Hard packed dirt road leaving from Montrose up to the Uncompahgre Plateau. This route shows Hwy90 from Montrose to Divide Road, but Hwy 90 continues over the west side of the Plateau and down into Naturita. Suiteable for gravel bikes. " |