Black Dumps

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Colorado
Trails
Black Dumps

Highlights of Black Dumps

Altitude

Camping

Forest

Mud

Overland

Scenic

Highest Elevation

10299 ft

Shape of Trail

Loop

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

186, 186.B

Nearest Town

Johnson Village

Nearest Services

Johnson Village

Management Agency

San Isabel National Forest

District

Salida Ranger District

Overview

Black Dumps Road, FS Road 186, is located within the San Isabel National Forest approximately ten miles east of Johnson Village. This area of the National Forest, commonly referred to as “Fourmile”, contains hundreds of roads and spurs which provide a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities. Black Dumps Road is noted for its high buttes, boulder-strewn meadows, and Aspen forest. It is popular among OHV users, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. The northern portion of Black Dumps is a maintained dirt road suitable for virtually all motorized vehicles (it is not uncommon to see ordinary passenger sedans, minivans, and large RVs). The southern segment, however, is a genuine 4WD road with rocks, ruts, and seasonal mud. Its remoteness, the variety of outdoor activities it invites, and rugged two-track roads are the greatest attractions to Black Dumps Road.