Exploring Taylor Park Colorado - UTV Adventures

About this episode:
In this episode we explore some of our favorite riding trails in the Taylor Park area in Colorado. While we dry camp in the Taylor Park area, there is a campground available. Our rides this trip include, Lilly Pond, Texas Creek, Slaughterhouse, Tullarium, and a loop that includes Tin Cup, TinCup Pass, St. Elmo, Cumberland Pass, Pitkin and Hancock Pass. Taylor Park is a great riding area in Colorado, that has a little something for everyone! Hope you enjoy this adventure!
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[@DonnieBoone-o4u]

Very informative and not over the top. Headed to Pitkin very soon and noticed we are in the heartland of your trip to Taylor. August 2024 cant get here soon enough.

[@momentsofadventure]

That will be a great trip in August! Thanks for watching! AND Thanks for the comment! :)

[@lonniebrunner483]

I grew up 4 wheeling Taylor Park with my parents in the early 60s they belonged to the mile high jeep club. Pulled a lot of fish out of Taylor reservoir. Good times😊

[@momentsofadventure]

Love it! Thanks for the comment! So fun!

[@highperformancebassboats]

Egggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggslent video, scenery, and voiceover. Thanx for sharing. Y'all Rock!

[@momentsofadventure]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@HillRZRs]

One of our favorite areas to ride!!

[@momentsofadventure]

Ours too! :) Do you have a favorite trail?

[@HillRZRs]

@@momentsofadventure we always love a trip to Tin Cup. There are trails there we haven’t done yet. Next time we go we’re already committed to only doing trails we’ve never done.

[@momentsofadventure]

@@HillRZRs I like that plan! Last time we did the Slaughter House Trail, It goes from just outside of Tin Cup all the way to the Trading Post in Taylor park. Lots of variety, some treed sections, some open meadow riding. Very nice back in there. OH and if you have not tried the BBQ food truck in Tin Cup, you should! It's delicious!

[@HillRZRs]

@@momentsofadventure oh we’ve spent way more money with the BBQ trailer than I care to admit!!

[@NomadicNorthwoods]

Nice channel. My wife and I tour the country in our truck camper with sxs in tow. Cool spot. Subscribed!

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks Lucky Ducky!! Appreciate the support! Where are your favorite sxs trails, we are always looking for new places.

[@jenniferhale869]

Lilly Pond & the cemetery are very cool

[@momentsofadventure]

I agree!

[@jacksonbrown1225]

Hi, from New Braunfels Tx, we spend our summers at Pioneer in PA, but try to make it to Colorado atleast every couple of years. 0ur primary destination is usually the Taylor Park area, so beautiful and easier to get to now that cottonwood is paved on both sides. The wife and I really enjoy your channel!

[@momentsofadventure]

I'm glad you are enjoying the channel! Yes, it is SO MUCH easier to get to now that Cottonwood Pass is Paved on both sides! How fun that we have been to two places that are your regular spots! You'll have to tell us about your favorite spots to eat in PA. We have people going back there for two months this spring! Thanks for watching!

[@ohvfun4198]

We stopped going to the taylor park area in 2014 their was just to much traffic on the trials. The scenery is great and the history stuff is good anyway. we been riding sxs from 2004 the old yamaha rhinos first then cam ams ever since.. Utah and Wyoming . The Paiute 900 miles of trails and Arapeen 600miles of trails in Utah. In Wyoming Albany Lodge area 500 plus miles just some places to ride if you haven't been there.. Great videos keep up the good work!!!

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks for all the info ohvfun4198! Taylor park can get busy. We had good luck in 2023. They do an ATV rally there in, I think August. The potential crowds from that time I think would be bad too. :)

[@jimjohnson4112]

That was some cool rides! Thanks for sharing.

[@momentsofadventure]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikepaine527]

Taylor pass is our favorite

[@momentsofadventure]

It is one of our favorites as well!

[@leannachristians9221]

Love Taylor Park!!

[@momentsofadventure]

It is so pretty!

[@jenniferhale869]

Haven’t been before looks amazing, can’t wait

[@momentsofadventure]

You should add it to your bucket list! SO PRETTY!

[@SovereignandFree]

Wow, we are in Lake City, CO and visited Taylor Park yesterday. Thinking about going back today or tomorrow.

[@momentsofadventure]

So many great trails and camping spots! The Alpine Loop out of Lake City is a bucket list that we plan on doing next year!

[@SovereignandFree]

@@momentsofadventure let us know your dates. We are in Lake City July6th thru August 7th Maybe Pam could come up as well. We have an updated xtra Razor we bring

[@momentsofadventure]

@@SovereignandFree Sounds fun! :)

[@steveterwilliger7478]

Thanks from south Dakota

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@amywalker9139]

Thank you for a great video! We are headed to Taylor Park for a week at the end of the month. Do you happen to have an itinerary of the trails you rode each day? Or which ones you would group together? Any suuuuper technical trails you would avoid for somewhat beginners?

[@momentsofadventure]

July is such a great time to go! We don't usually have an itinerary... just a bunch of people hanging out by the fire trying to decide where we go the next day. :) I can't think of any super technical trails for newbies in the area. I personally don't like tippy trails, and Flag Mountain has an area that feels tippy. But as long as you don't stop, I think it is OK. This is a great area for somewhat beginners. If you are staying at the trading post, one direction has Texas Creek, Lilly Pond, Tellurium, Flag Mountain and several other trails off the main road. The other direction has Slaugherhouse, and the Tincup, Hancock, Cumberland loop, along with some other trails. Be sure to use one of the downloaded maps from Onyx or one of the others. The cell service there is not great. The trading post does have wifi. My favorite areas are: Texas Creek, we always see wildlife there, it's a great place to spot a moose. Lilly Pond- has the old mines, and mining camp, and we have seen several deer at Lilly Pond. The Slaugherhouse trail/Union Park, has a little bit of everything (wide open areas, treed trails, high and low speed areas). Have a great time, and thanks for watching the video!

[@ericafehrenbach660]

Great video, did you stay at Taylor park camping for whole trip. Leaving campground for all the different trails on this video? Was access easy to these trails

[@momentsofadventure]

Hi @ericafehrenbach660! We did not stay ant the campground during this trip, although we have stayed there before. We like to dry camp out in the forest. Yes, it is easy to access these trails from the campground. There is only one little section of road that you can not drive on, and there is an ATV trail next to the road that you can take. Super easy to get everywhere you need to go. Thanks for watching!

[@astclair11]

This looks like a fun trip. We bought a sxs to celebrate my hubby's 1 year cancer remission. Live in Central Oklahoma and mostly just ride around the rivers here. Looking forward to planning a trip to Colorado to ride. Hubby's family is in Colorado Springs so we go there to visit. Just never with a sxs.

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks for the comment Annette. Wife is actually from Norman and we spend some time in Oklahoma as well. If you have not already, try out Little Sahara in Wynoka Ok, small area compared to our open areas in Colorado but makes for a fun weekend!! Lots and lots of riding in Colorado and actually close to Colorado Springs as well, Tarryall, Rampart, etc.

[@astclair11]

@@momentsofadventure I grew up east of Norman near Thunderbird Lake. I thought you guys might be from Oklahoma considering the Sooners stuff I've noticed in your videos.

[@momentsofadventure]

@@astclair11 Would like to hear more about your riding in Oklahoma! I assume your riding around the Canadian River? What are your favorites there?

[@astclair11]

@@momentsofadventure we live in Harrah and have access to the North Canadian at the highway 62 Bridge. It's a very small area, but it's about 5 minutes from our house. During this past summer we went to Madden Crew Off Road Park on the South Canadian in Wanette, OK. They do have camp sites and I've seen toy haulers as large as yours pulling in. During the summer you can ride east, on the river as far as Lake Eufaula. I know there is a group that does this leaving from Soggy Bottom (east neighbor of Madden Crew). It's usually a 2 day ride to make it to Eufaula with overnight camping along the way. We haven't done it, but I've heard all about it. Other than that it's mostly riding the river bed, with river crossing at nearly ever river bend. The river is typically super low in the summer and crossing is not an issue. The family that runs Madden Crew does a couple big events every year with mud bogs and things like that. Have you checked out Cross Bar Ranch in Davis, OK. That's super popular too.

[@momentsofadventure]

@@astclair11 This is GREAT information!!!! I didn't even thing about taking the Canadian all the way to Eufaula! We were at Eufaula a few years ago, but didn't have the SXS with us. I think we are going to have to add this to our list! We have not checked out Cross Bar Ranch in Davis either, but love the fried pies there. :) Going to add this all to my list! We are thinking of Little Sahara again so we can video it, but may extend the trip to include these as well... plus we have not made it to Disney yet, and hear that is a good place to go as well. Thanks for all the good info! Maybe we will see ya on the trails! :)

[@craiglowery4427]

Very fun. We are going to TP in two days

[@momentsofadventure]

Have the best time! We would be there now too.... if our trailer wasn't in the shop. :)

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

Another good one! Keep ‘em comin!

[@momentsofadventure]

:) Thank you!

[@blueberryridgeoutdoors]

Great video. I like all the info you have in your videos. We like riding in the mountains and we hope to get to Colorado soon. We are going back to the Big Horn mountains again this summer with a group from central Wisconsin again. If you ever want to ride in Wisconsin or the Big Horns in Wyoming get a hold of me and I can hook you up or mabe even ride with you. From one you tuber to another, keep up the good work. Sincerely, Blueberry Ridge Outdoors.

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks Blueberry Ridge Outdoors! That sounds amazing! We do have Wisconsin on our list. When we get close, I'm putting you on my list to reach out to! Sounds fun! We will check out your channel too!

[@rdcd1234]

What time of year did you go. Awesome video

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks rdcd1234! The summer is the time to go, we usually go in July. Temps are int he 70's and 80's. Even in July, bring a jacket! It's pretty high in altitude, so temps will stay very comfortable (usually). :)

[@jonstachler5380]

Your trip looked like a blast! What time of the year did you ride in Taylor park? Our group is planning a late August trip and im curious of what temperatures to expect up in the high elevations

[@momentsofadventure]

We usually go to Taylor Park in July. Late August should be nice temps. Probably 60s and 70s. At night when the sun goes down, the temps drop. You will for sure need a jacket, and possibly a campfire if they are allowed. Some years Colorado is very dry, and they have burn bans, with no fires allowed. This year, however I have not heard of any burn bans. Have a great time!

[@gavinfarms2505]

I seen you in Port a ranses

[@momentsofadventure]

I remember! Thanks for following!

[@tomroberts9008]

I'm from WI. Would I need to change up the clutching on my 2024 Can Am Commander to ride that elevation ?

[@momentsofadventure]

You should be fine with the fuel injection of a 2024. Older side by sides, might have an issue... but for SURE google it! We ride ours at elevation and sea level with no issues, and ours is a few years older than yours. Enjoy your travels!

[@monteglenn3718]

I did winshield wiper. Upper doors. Heater.

[@momentsofadventure]

The wipers are next on our list.... Never thought of a heater before. Our friend has full lower doors, and they can go through puddles much faster than we can.... might consider those at some point.

[@rgarri6396]

I have a question? Are there any clean trails or is this a mud sport? I have ocd and just want to ride well groomed trails.

[@momentsofadventure]

I'm going to say, you should prepare to get dirty when you are riding trails. Its not super fun, or super safe to ride on pavement. I will say, when the weather is super dry, the trails get dusty, and that dust is just everywhere. Same on the opposite side, if it has just rained,... its muddy, and then mud gets everywhere. Less dusty trails, would be more rock climbing trails. But again, you are outside... there is dirt. Another less dirty option would be a fully enclosed Jeep. Something with doors, windows and a roof. Hope you get to get out and enjoy the views in a way that fits you!

[@ronmexico5908]

Where would you say is the best place to live out west for the most off road trails?

[@momentsofadventure]

Great question!!! We have not explored all that the "west" has to offer! It also depends on the types of trails and scenery that you like to experience while riding. Colorado has some great trail systems. Most Colorado trails are in mountain and tree areas... great views, and wildlife around. Utah has a good variety too, I would say, mostly rock formations and dessert riding. I have not ridden in Idaho yet, but the areas I've seen look really pretty- again mountain-forest area. The areas we have ridden through Oklahoma and Kansas, are smaller areas, but fun riding. Oklahoma and Kansas would be weekend fun. There are locations in Colorado, and Utah that could fit into weekend fun locations, but there are also areas where you could stay a week or more and still have riding to do (Taylor Park, in Colorado, or Moab in Utah). Although, I understand Moab has recently shut down several hundred miles of trails. I'm not sure where the future of Moab riding stands. We do hope to do more westward riding in the future. Be sure to keep watching the channel, and be sure to let us know if there are areas we should check out!

[@timbrehm2085]

What size trailer were you hauling over cottonwood pass? I have a 44ft 5th and I’m not sure if I want to deal with the switchbacks. We are heading there in a couple of weeks and staying at the trading post.

[@momentsofadventure]

We also have a 44 ft fifth wheel as well. We have not had any issues, especially now that they have paved it. I don't think you will have issues, but there is a way around through Gunnison , if you would rather not go through cottonwood pass. Just take your time, and go slow. There are several pull overs so you can let those speedier people around you.

[@PathsLessTraveled]

Have you ever done Taylor Pass, Pearl Pass or Schofield Pass?

[@momentsofadventure]

We have done Taylor Pass, but have n ot done Pearl or Schofield yet.

[@reneehuddle5472]

It’s “American Flag Mountain” ! Also it’s pronounced ta loo ree uhm 😊

[@momentsofadventure]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll be sure to share the pronunciation with our friends who have been mispronouncing it for 10 years! :)

[@clintbingaman6543]

Where is the campsite you stayed at ? Born and raised colorado native here just bought our first machine to go do some trails with family

[@momentsofadventure]

Hi Clint! This trip we stayed off forest road 748. It is the same trail that goes to Lilly Pond, but the camp sites are off the main road before you start up hill. Texas Creek is closer to the trading post and has a lot of dispersed camping as well. We come from the Buena Vista side, so we usually stay on that side. Hope this helps! Congrats on your first machine!

[@bradleyd992]

They’ve already closed the top of Taylor pass and can longer ride to aspen because of side by sides.

[@timgile8144]

W camerahat do you use to record your videos?

[@momentsofadventure]

Hi Tim! Most of these are made with a GoPro 10. Some shots are from our Iphones, or our Mavic drone. Hope this helps!

[@tedshepard5119]

What month was this?

[@momentsofadventure]

Hi Tedshepard5119, this was in July.

[@pschnur]

Where were you camping? This video has inspired us to visit Taylor Park! Moab in October!

[@momentsofadventure]

The last time we were there we camped off Rd 748 (Coord 38.92735, -106.60803). We normally take Rd 742 north and find an open area for boondocking. There is a full hookup campground by the Trading Post, but we normally boondock out a ways.

[@pschnur]

Thanks! The location is saved, and we will check it out. This video is definitely a favorite.

[@momentsofadventure]

@@pschnur So glad you liked it! Have a great time! It is a beautiful area!!

[@brentalumbaugh8904]

What map system do you use to navigate while riding?

[@momentsofadventure]

We use Gaia GPS on the iPhone. It is a paid app, but you can download offline maps and do pretty much anything a stand alone GPS will do. I also use COTrex if we are in Colorado, it is a free application, and then sometimes Avenza, which also is free to use.

[@johnatencio9524]

Are you guys from Colorado

[@momentsofadventure]

What is your definition of from? :) We do live in Colorado, but Native Coloradans get very sensitive about that. :) Silly regional thing I guess.

[@johnatencio9524]

I'm a Colorado native. I don't mind. I woul love to ride some trails with you guys. I have a 2018 RZR TURBO .

[@momentsofadventure]

@@johnatencio9524 Sounds fun! Got any fun trails planned for the summer?

[@johnatencio9524]

I have a trip planed to alpine loop on father's day weekend. And I want to plan a week trip to Taylor park in July. But I'm open to anywhere really.

[@momentsofadventure]

@@johnatencio9524 We need to talk about the alpine loop! It's on our list, but we have not done it yet. Email us, we may be able to work something out where we can meet up for a ride!

[@gavinfarms2505]

Do you remember me

[@momentsofadventure]

Hi Gavin! Didn't we meet you in Port Aransas?

[@gavinfarms2505]

Yea

[@ministubs17]

Farts are funny!

[@momentsofadventure]

I'm glad you could understand what he said! It was kinda fast. :)

[@bradleyd992]

Side by sides are ruining this place. If you saw and rode these trails before side by sides compared to now, you would say the same.

[@momentsofadventure]

I am sure it is different! The single tracks in the area are still amazing, and the views are breathtaking!

[@gavinfarms2505]

I still have 20 suds