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Recreation Region: South Platte Ranger District

Dutch Fred Trailhead

The Dutch Fred Trailhead is located south of Indian Creek along the Rampart Range Road. The Dutch Fred Trail (#679) enters into a a system of 115 miles of motorcycle and ATV trails in the Rampart Range Recreation Area.

In order to use any vehicle on National Forest lands, it must either have a valid state license plate or be registered with the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program. Contact Colorado State Parks at 303-866-3437 for OHV registration information. Registered OHVs may be subject to fines if used where they are not specifically permitted.

General Information

Winter closure information: Rampart Range Road is closed by December 1 and remains closed throughout the winter. The road opens when conditions are favorable for summer recreation. A target date is April 1, but weather conditions may delay until late May.

The following restrictions apply to the Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area:
  • A Colorado OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) registration or current license plate with OHV permit is required to ride on the trails. Contact Colorado State Parks at 303-866-3437 for OHV registration information.
  • A current license plate and valid driver’s license are required to ride on the roads.
  • Only vehicles 50” or less in width can be on trails.
  • All vehicles must have a U.S. Forest Service approved SPARK ARRESTOR.
  • Ride on designated trails.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.28573479

Longitude: -105.09196036

Directions

To reach this area, take U.S. Highway 85 (Santa Fe) south to Sedalia. Turn west on Highway 67 for 10 miles to the junction with Rampart Range Road. Dutch Fred Trailhead is located approximately 8 miles from south of Rampart Range Road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated February 18, 2025