Ranch Creek 4WD Road is a fantastic place to ride your ATV, and you're certain to enjoy the overlooks. The beginning of this ATV trail can eat ATV riders up with bug bites so be sure to pack plenty of bug spray.
This can be a particularly steep trail so it's best to keep some important ATV guidelines on mind. Do not ride closely on the tail of the ATV in front of you. It's completely possible that the other ATV rider may loose some traction, and you don't want your ATV to be the first thing behind him. Keep your ATV in low gear and take your time. Accidents can be avoided if you take your time, and who wants to spoil a good ATV ride?
You're riding on one of the more difficult ATV trails, so be sure you have enough ATV skills to maintain safety for your whole crew, and never leave the marked ATV trail.
Ranch Creek ATV trail stretches along four miles of White River National Forest, eventually taking ATVers to some spectacular overlooks. This area is actually famous for it's overlooks and ATV riders will have the opportunity to get great views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, as well as the Sawatch and Gorge Ranges, Camp Hale, and Homestake Peak. There are also three very old cabins along the way that are considered historic sights.
The season on this ATV trail runs from summer through fall. Other things to do in the Ranch Creek ATV trail area are 4 wheeling, motorcycling, and mountain biking. During those winter months that you can't ATV, the trail offers cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
ATV riders should plan on spending the whole day at Ranch Creek, and it would be a crying shame if you forgot to bring your cameras.
