Located about 40 miles west of Denver, the Empire trail is quite popular with ATVers. Empire is a small town with few services you will need to bring pretty much everything you will be needing with you for your ATV ride.
From the Parking area you won't be able to see the high mountains. First, you have to drive up the mountain road past some old mines, stop and take a few photographs, once on top of the mountains, there are even more photo opportunities. Park your ATV and snap some photos, you'll want to remember this ATV ride.
Once you are near the tree line on your ATV, the area opens up. All of these trails are passable by ATVs, motorcycles, and jeeps. Some parts of the ATV trails are rough and will require some technical skill to pass. At some points, the trail leading up to the top of the mountain can get somewhat steep, so use caution and do not ride these ATV trails alone. The more power your ATV has, the easier this section of ATV trail will be for you.
Remember, you are in higher elevations and even in August, snow is a great possibility and probability. Dress appropriately and remember even though it might be comfortably warm where you parked and got going at the ATV trailhead, the higher elevations may be cold. Another great photo opportunity past the old mines is an old cabin near Bill Moore Lake, there is abundant wildlife in the area so have your camera ready!
There is a lot to see and do on these ATV trails, bring your friends, a great ride awaits you and your ATV.
