Popular Off-Road Trails in US (part two)

This is the second part (9-15). First post here: Popular Off-Road Trails (1-8)

9. Eagle Rock. Colorado Springs, CO
Eagle Rock refers to the first half of the trail that climbs and merges with Mount Baldy at Deer Park. The route described here adds an exit route. This route passes through a remote area down the back side of Almagre Mountain. Dispersed camping at Deer Park. Good trail for ATVs. Stay on routes marked with white arrow signs. Narrow, steep and rocky. Muddy and slippery in places, especially early in the year. Not suitable for stock vehicles.

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10. Whiskey Peak. Jacksonville, OR
This is a spectacular drive to an abandoned fire lookout. Tremendous views of the Middle Fork Applegate River and the Red Buttes. Slow, occasionally steep gravel road. Devil’s Climbout, just past Whiskey Peak, is a terrific drive that looks scarier than it actually is.

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11. Medano Pass and Great Sand Dunes Trail. Westcliffe, CO
For nearly the first seven miles, the road is 2WD as it travels through the Wolf Springs Ranch. From the intersection with FR 412, it becomes a 4WD road and begins to switchback its way toward the pass. It is narrow and rough but presents no great problem as the surface is sound. The forest service has cut numerous channels across the road to protect it from erosion. Special Attractions: The spectacular Great Sand Dunes National Monument with much more scenic access than the paved roads. High-clearance 4WDs are recommended, though most stock SUVs are acceptable. Expect a rough road surface with rocks larger than 6 inches, but there will be a reasonable driving line available. Patches of mud are possible but can be readily negotiated; sand may be deep and require lower tire pressures. There may be stream crossings up to 12 inches deep, substantial sections of single-lane shelf road, moderate grades, and sections of moderately loose road surface.

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12. Paradise Divide. Crested Butte, CO
This is a convenient and fun loop around Anthracite Mesa from Crested Butte, in an old mining area with terrific Rocky Mountain scenery.

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13. Loch Lomond. Idaho Springs, CO
Short, beautiful drive to picturesque lake near timberline. Photogenic stream with seasonal wildflowers along upper portion of route. Hike short distance to waterfall at northwest corner of lake. More lakes higher up. Remain on marked routes at all times. Camp in designated spots only. ATVs allowed on trail but don’t park or ride in town of Alice. Mostly easy with a few moderate sections of embedded rock. Suitable for stock, high-clearance 4WD sport utility vehicles. Side trip on 701.2A is difficult with large boulders and one dangerous tippy spot.

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14. Sugarpine Mountain Trail. Cajon Junction, CA
This moderate trail is only a short distance from San Bernardino, making it an easy day trip from the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The trail leaves US 215 through the community of Verdemont, and after a mile it leaves the paved road and continues along a narrow road into San Bernardino National Forest. The road is restricted to street legal vehicles only—no green-sticker vehicles. It immediately starts to climb into the mountains along a narrow, uneven shelf road. The surface gets a little rougher as it climbs around the West Fork of Devil Canyon. After 5.9 miles, a very short spur trail leads to the top of Monument Peak and the historical marker commemorating the Mohave Trail. Immediately past the marker is a wonderful view over the San Bernardino Valley. Special Attractions: Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area; Long, moderately difficult trail very close to Los Angeles; Trail passes through a variety of chaparral and forest vegetation. High-clearance 4WDs are preferred, but any high-clearance vehicle is acceptable. Expect a rough road surface; mud and sand are possible but will be easily passable. You may encounter rocks up to 6 inches in diameter, a loose road surface, and shelf roads, though these will be wide enough for passing or will have adequate pull-offs.

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15. Alta Ghost Town Trail. Telluride, CO
FR 632, an unpaved road from Colorado 145 to the township of Alta, is well maintained and in good conditions can be traveled easily by passenger cars. On the western side of Colorado 145 at the Ophir Pass turnoff is the road to the township of Ames, where the electricity for Alta was generated. Special Attractions: Alta, a well-preserved ghost town; The picturesque Alta Lakes. High-clearance vehicles are preferred, but not necessary. This trail is dirt roads, but may have rocks, grades, water crossings, or ruts that make clearance a concern in a normal passenger vehicle. The trail is fairly wide, so that passing is possible at almost any point along the trail. Mud is not a concern under normal weather conditions.

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That's all. This is only top 15. In fact, there are hundreds if not thousands! Found it here: http://www.trails.com/activities.aspx?area=13631 There you will find all trails.