This 4-wheeler trail, also called Old Dry Creek Stock Driveway, is still in use today as a trail to drive livestock to the high country. This trail is managed by the Rio Grande National Forest Service, and is open from June through September. As with most of these 4-wheeler trails, they are designated for multiple uses and you will find other traffic along your 4-wheeler ride including other people 4-wheeling, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, motorcycling, and mountain biking.
Even though this trail is rated as difficult for 4-wheeler riding, it gets a heavier amount of use than you would think. It's only about 12 miles long but it has some rough, rocky terrain and also be aware that snow patches are a common sight in early June when the trail first opens for 4-wheeler riding. If you do not have experience driving your 4-wheeler in snow/ice conditions this trail is not the place to learn those skills. Make sure you always have a very experienced 4-wheeler rider with you and never attempt any trails you don't know, especially difficult trails. Another good rule of thumb when you decide to tackle a harder trail is to always tell people where you will be riding, give them GPS coordinates if possible, and always say when you're planning to return from your 4-wheeler ride.
The views are incredible and other trails and roads connect, which give 4-wheeling enthusiasts many opportunities to make a loop trip. If you're an experienced 4-wheeler rider, you're going to love this ride!
