Crystal Creek Road is a series of trails which are designated in this region for ATVs and motorcycles. These trail intermingle with other motorized trails which are 4WD roads. This ATV trail area is managed by Pike National Forest and is open for ATV use May through October. These are multi-use trails and are also used by other ATV riders, four-wheelers, and motorcycle riders.
Crystal Creek Road is only 5.1 miles and has a rating of easiest to more difficult. This is a good trail area for beginners to gain confidence with what they have already learned regarding technical skills for manuevering their ATVs and the opportunity to gain more experience on the more difficult areas of this ATV trail.
There are signs of rock hunting and mining activity throughout the area. The more difficult parts of the trail are rough, rocky terrain. If you're going to ride this ATV area, make sure to have a winch kit installed on your ATV and your riding buddy's as well. It will make all the difference in the world if you happen to manuever one of the rocky inclines incorrectly. This is a great place to learn to use your various gears and learn to navigate inclines on your ATV.
Just remember to follow Forest Department regulations and have your muffler/spark arrestor installed and have your ATV permit placed in a clearly visible spot on your ATV and you should be in for a great time on this road with your ATV.
