If you live in Colorado and own a dirt bike, then you’re spoilt for choice! There are so many epic trails around to go riding. From Aspen to Denver, to Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, a great spot isn’t too far away.

From State and National Forests to MX Tracks and riding parks, riders really do have the mecca of offroad riding. It’s little wonder why so many adventure motorcyclists and dual-sport riders also make a trip over here, even from the other side of the country!

Colorado’s Best Dirt Bike Riding Trails

There’s nothing worse than sitting at home with the dirt bike in the garage and not being sure where to go for a spin. That throttle is just begging to be twisted with the 5th gear pineed. That is – if you can find an open area. Much of the stuff out here is tighter forest tracks.

For some riders, that’s the perfect terrain to really hone in on their skills. Some riders are literally on the trails every weekend and discovering a new place where they haven’t visited yet. That’s one of the best parts about this state – so many great spots! Not just to ride either, as. you can certainly camp in many of these areas.

We’ve researched and have found these as the best dirt bike trails in Colorado:

1. Hartman Rocks

One of the most popular places to ride a dirt bike in Colorado is Hartman Rocks. It’s a multi-use area so look out for other track users. Each week, hundreds of dirt bike riders head here (mainly on weekends) as there are 85+ miles of varied terrain to explore. Gunnison County maintains this area with good parking and amenities.

2. Aspen Loop Dirt Bike Trail

You can certainly ride dirt bikes in the San Juan National Forest! Look out for the Aspen Loop which is open to dirt bikes for much of the year. This is an old logging road through the forest and it’s maintained very regularly through the hard work of the Four Corners Trail Club. Good signage is present and you can go camping in marked sections of the forest.

3. Pearl Pass

Pearl Pass is between Aspen and Butte and there’s a 40-mile ride between both regions. Be warned! This route is rugged and quite remote with rocky sections as well as some steep climbs. Not for beginners, however, intermediate and advanced riders will do well if they are in an organized group ride with others. Trust us – bring a spare tube, a satellite phone and GPS!

4. Rainbow Falls OHV Area

Found with the Rampart Range area is the Rainbow Falls OHV Area. There are literally miles and miles of forest roads with flat open sections and hilly terrain. Some loose sections too which will keep you guessing. Dozens of dirt bike riders go riding here on weekends and the tracks are shared with mountain bikes and 4×4 users so be mindful around blind corners.

5. Stillwater Pass

Found with the Arapaho National Forest is Stillwater Pass. This is an epic place and where you’ll find miles of excellent dirt bike tracks which are well-formed. Some of these are actual roads and so look out for the logging trucks which whizz through here. Additionally, look for the bears and bobcats which tend to become more active in the summer months and especially late afternoon.

6. Wolford Mountain

If you want some really open areas without the trees clipping the handlebars, then go into Routt National Forest. Specifically, you’ll want the Wolford Mountain area due to its extensive network of marked and unmarked dirt bike trails. With 120 miles to explore, you’ll certainly want to bring a spare gas can for the trip. Due to heavy snow, this area is closed for much of winter and generally opens up again in late April or early May.

7. Rampart Range

Rampart Range is Lucky #7. It’s the most popular dirt biking spot anywhere in Colorado. Unfortunately, we don’t feel that it’s the best as it gets quite crowded here on summer weekends when the sun is shining. That said – with 200 miles of epic trails to explore – it’s often hard to bump into anyone apart from the trail head. Terrain varies and beginners to advanced riders will have great pickings including open areas, hill climbs and even a few jumps thrown in!

8. Texas Creek

Another top spot for a weekend riding trip is Texas Creek which is near Table Mountain. Located in Colorado, you’ll have to navigate to the Texas Creek Recreation Area and you’ll find yourself with miles and miles of single-track and unsealed roads. Registered dirt bikes only and these trails are open in Summer and parts of Fall until the snow sets in.

9. Indian Creek Trail

While not the best, if you’re keen for a quick trip and you’re in the area, then make your way over to Indian Creek Trail. The elevation changes given the mountain ranges so keep this in mind. This track will connect with the Dodgeton and Baker Trails which are shared with other keen adventure folk most weekends.

10. Flat Top OHV Staging Area

Gunnisson Gorge National Conservation Area isn’t typical of a forested area. In fact, it can be quite barren but don’t let that stop you! It’s certainly a place where you’ll finally find yourself in 5th gear and really open that throttle. After all, your dirt bike has probably been waiting for this opportunity after all those tight technical forest tracks you’ve been charging it through, so this will be a welcome change. Be warned! Lots of mud after rain events, so check the weather forecast.

11. Pole Creek Trail

Not much of a riding trail here but a good spot if you happen to be passing by in the area on a multi-day expedition. This place is mostly visited by keen adventure riders and dual-sport enthusiasts as opposed to dirt bike riders, but worht the visit. You’ll certainly feel a million miles away and you’ll be less concerned about bears given the forest isn’t so existent here.

12. Fourmile Area

We’ve saved one of the best until last! The views here of the snow-capped mountains are incredible. To get here, you’ll need to get inside the San Isabel National Forest by either riding your dirt bike in directly or carting it with a trailer. ATV’s are also welcome here and there are miles of formed single and double tracks worth exploring.

Getting Started

And there we have it! Of course there are some other places worth mentioning too. Thunder Valley Motocross Park and Aztec Family Raceway for instance are great if you’re into the racing scene, though this list is dedicated towards casual riding enthusiasts.

Just remember that some of these spots are where you may encounter some wildlife such as the famous Colorado black bears. The dirt bikes typically scare them but it’s not uncommon to find one darting out on to the track. It’s still safe to camp with your motorcycle but just use good practices to store food and pack the bear spray!

While the rest of the country forgets about Perth and their dirt bike tracks, Frontaer hasn’t. We’ve done our research to compile this list to help local and interstate riders alike.

Instead of spending hours combing the internet looking for the next place to let that throttle lose, we figure it’s best that you spend it out there actually riding. After all, it’s best to spend some of your hard-earned money on the things that make you happy. For many of us, that’s the thumping 4-banger at full throttle.

Perth’s Best Dirt Bike Tracks

Creating this list didn’t come easy. There are legal dirt bike areas and spots which are definitely illegal with police cracking down on those MX riders who break the law. We had to carefully look at each spot to determine if they were worth it for this guide.

It’s unfortunate that there are very few if any free riding areas left anywhere near the city. Residential development has pushed so many places out and old riding spots have been sold out to cashed up developers. Thus, the main spots you’ll find to crank the throttle are the commercial spots where you’ll need to pay a nominal entry fee.

The best places to ride a dirt bike in Perth are:

1. Pinjar Motorcycle Area in Nowergup

Pinjar is the clear winner on this list and one that is well known among Perth’s dirt bike riders. This place is big enough to explore and isn’t too far from the CBD (less than an hour) so you can easily do a day trip here! While you don’t need a registered dirt bike here, you will need an Off-Road Vehicle Registration Permit which is available from the Department of Transport. This is unique in Western Australia which allows MX riders to actually ride here legally.

It’s free for anyone to take their dirt bikes to Pinjar and cruise around on the several trails. There are some great tracks including a short loop, a long loop and a family trail. Kids also have their own section called the PeeWee trail which is just over a kilometre long. While there are no camping facilities, most riders just do a day trip here by arriving early morning and leaving later in the afternoon. Pro-tip: Bring a couple of jerry cans as you’ll probably need a top up.

2. West Moto Park in Wyalkatchem

Head 2 hours out towards the wheatbelt and you’ll come across West Moto Park in Wyalkatchem. This place gets seriously busy here on weekends but doesn’t really quieten down during the week with many FIFO workers making use of their week off.

What you’ll find here is a bike park with a track for quads and one for dirt bikes. The training park is great for newer riders looking to master clutch control and gear shifting in a controlled environment without the intimidation of more experienced riders. What most riders go for is the enduro trail which is 10km long and loops around, with some riders doing time trials against each other.

You can camp here overnight as well as hire a dirt bike if you’re new and wanting to get some experience before committing to a full purchase. They have motorcycles for both females and kids to hire so it’s the ideal segway into the sport without the full outlay. Better yet – they offer regular coaching sessions for adventure riders as well as kids and those making their way into the sport.

3. WA Ride Park in Kirrup

Down past Mandurah and Bunbury is Kirrup which hosts the WA Ride Park. This is sometimes known as the West Coast Trail Bike Park which is a 1,200-acre property roughly 3 hours south of Perth. Given the distance, it doesn’t get as high numbers which is a good thing we think.

This is much like Pinjar but it’s a little bigger and well, they do charge an entrance fee. As a result, you do get tracks that are well maintained and there are dirt bikes which you can hire on site. The PeeWee track is excellent for the parents looking to bring their kids up in the sport. What we love the most is the 60km enduro trail loops which are fast-flowing so you’ll have no problems getting yourself into the top end of the gearbox.

Camping facilities are there with portable toilets but unfortunately no showers. It’s still worthwhile staying overnight given how far you are from Perth. This place certainly gets busy on weekends (locals mostly), public holidays and during school holidays, so book ahead of time to avoid missing out.

4. Dirt Rider Heaven in Mogumber

If you don’t fancy a 3 hour road trip with the kids pestering “Are we there yet, dad?!” then consider going north to Mogumber. Here is where you’ll find Dirt Rider Heaven which consists of some pretty epic tracks.

There are 3 MX tracks for those who love the closed-circuit stuff and the soil is mostly loose sand. If you prefer to open the throttle with the enduro trails then you won’t be disappointted. At this time, camping isn’t permitted at DIrt Rider Heaven (they’re having legal compliance issues with the Council) so it’s only open during the day.

5. Sawyers Valley Powerlines Trail

If you’ve got a registered dirt bike then head over to Sawyers Valley where the Powerlines Track is epic. It’s sometimes known as Mundaring and it’s open to 4×4 vehicles but dirt bikes are allowed with full registration too since it’s a public area.

The track is technically challenging and runs for about 24km. 4×4 enthusiast Ronny Dahl has covered this track many times in his popular YouTube series, so yeah, keep an eye out for the 4×4’s that dominate this spot on weekends. There’s one hiding behind every bend!

6. Cervantes to Lancelin Track

Fanciy some serious sand riding? Air down those tyres and max out those revs while leaning back, because you’re going to need all the powe rin the world here. Just like Sawyers Valley, this spot is popular with 4×4 users who camp the weekend.

It’s best to stick to the dunes here if you can because it’s more hard-packed than the sand on the beach. Getting bogged with a dirt bike is no fun at all! This is the type of place that’s best done with a group of mates who can spot on the peak of every dune given how many other offroad enthusiasts use this spot for adventuring. Look out for those sand flags!

7. The Ducks Nuts in Poanyinning

Unlike most places which typically get busy on weekends, this place is really geared towards Monday to Friday riding. This serves the cashed-up FIFO crowd the best it seems.

With 4 MX tracks which vary in difficulty, most riders are pretty happy with the conditions here with the reviews/rating being quite high. This is flat farming country so don’t expect too many challenging sections or hill climbs to contend with.

8. Murchison Off-Road Adventures near Kalbarri

To really get out there, you need to get to Murchison. This place is also called MOA and it’s a dheck of a long way from Perth! Some keen adventure riders do stock up with panniers and extra fuel for this trip and some dirt bike riders love this spot too for the open savannah which lends itself to seeing triple digits on the dirt bike speedo.

It’s quite primitive out here in terms of facilities so you’ll need to be fully supported. That includes spare tubes, levers, oil, fuel and anything else that your bike typically breaks. This is genuine sand riding and ideal for the high speed enduro rider who loves the wind!

Getting Started

Perth has an established enduro riding club that welcomes beginners each year. While they do focus on racing, they do run at least 2 non-competitive events on private property where the objective is to simply finish, not roost your competitors!

There are also several MX clubs around to help riders become more skilled behind the handlebars. Every single one of them has a kids coaching program to help the next generation of dirt bike riders rise up with their confidence and skills in throttle and coutch control.

To find these groups and fellow Perth riders, simply look them up on Facebook. Have we missed anything on this list? Let Frontaer know as we’re keen to help fellow riders in Western Australia get access to more trails without the government red tape. The more people out there riding responsibly means the fewer chances they have at shutting these spots down as there is strength in numbers.