Located in southwest Colorado, the Dry Creek Trail is an ideal trail for experienced ATV enthusiasts. Once called the Old Dry Creek Stock Driveway, this 12.5 mile long trail was once mainly used by farmers to transport animals. This is much less common now, as farmers prefer more modernized routes, and you are unlikely to encounter any of them while riding your ATV on the trail.
Your ATV adventure at Dry Creek Trail begins in a lush country area, and you steadily begin to climb up towards the peak of Bennett Mountain, which has an elevation of about 13,000 feet. While riding your ATV on Dry Creek Trail you will get access to some simply amazing views of the area around you. However, due both to the high elevation and the rocky nature of the trail you must be a very experienced ATV rider. This is a very difficult and dangerous ATV trail, and it is certainly not for beginners. Also, it is a good idea to ride the trail with some other ATV friends, just in case something happens. The chance of an accident is low for experienced ATV riders, but there is still a slight risk. Having said that, if you are an expert ATV rider and you follow all of the safety rules, this is a very challenging and exciting trail.
To get to the Dry Creek Trail from Monte Vista, take Highway 15 for 2 miles, and then take a right on County Road 2 south. Take this road for about 3.5 miles, make a right turn at the fork, drive for 3 miles and take a right at the intersection at Dry Creek and drive for 4 miles until you get to the trailhead. Remember to be safe, and have fun riding your ATV!
