The numbers of 4-wheeler owners are growing by leaps and bounds and new riders need a place to practice the basics of ride and hone their 4-wheeling skills. The Flume Creek Road is a great road for beginning 4-wheeler riders. This 4-wheeler road winds through the forest and climbs above Twin Lakes before descending into Flume Creek; inexperienced 4-wheeler riders will enjoy learning to maneuver their 4-wheelers on these winding, lush riding trails.
The San Isabel National Forest Service manages these 4 miles of 4-wheeler trails and these trails are open from May thru October. Be aware that snow and ice are possibilities early and late part of the riding season. These conditions make the roads very slick and treacherous and do not attempt to ride your 4-wheeler on them unless you have experience riding on wet and slippery terrain.
The National Forest Service asks that you adhere to the Treadlightly standards of riding your 4-wheeler to keep it environmentally friendly and help preserve 4-wheeler trails for future riders. This is also a great time for beginning4-wheeler riders to learn to do pre-ride inspections. Catching the bolt that needs to be tightened on your 4-wheeler or the tire that needs a little inflating will make for not only a safer 4-wheeler ride but there's nothing worse than being caught out in the middle of your 4-wheeler excursion and get stranded due to something minor you could have fixed up at the trailhead. If you don't already carry a little emergency repair kit, put one together before your next ride.
These are multi-use trails, so be aware you will be sharing these trails with other 4-wheeler riders, but bikers, hikers, and horse back riders. This is a great area for beginners to learn a lot of great skills to make future 4-wheeler rides even better.
