Deadman Road

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4/5 (24 reviews)
Red Feather Lakes, Colorado (Larimer County)
Last Updated: 07/12/2023

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Highlights

Deadman Road is an easy off-road trail through the Roosevelt National Forest with seemingly endless forest access and different routes to explore. Traveling from Red Feather Lakes to the Medicine Bow National Forest, Deadman Road was established for logging which it is still used for to this day. The logging history is also where this road gets its name, doesn't actually have anything to do with a dead man. Luckily, this has allowed for hundreds of miles OHV and 4x4 roads to be created. Some of these roads are now permanent while others are being closed and reopened as the year's pass. Deadman Road also has access to 2 single track trails, several beautiful valleys, creeks and streams for fishing, and the Deadman Lookout Tower where you can see from the plains of Wyoming to the peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park. Overall, this road is too much fun for one summer and once you visit you will always want to come back.

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Trail Reviews

4/5 (24)
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 07/16/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

On this trip I took Deadman Road to Forest Service Road #319, which is marked as Waypoint 15. The photos are actually taken along FS 319. There are some terrific vistas of the Medicine Bow range, open meadows, creeks and lots of dispersed camping. Trails Offroad should probably consider adding FS 319 to its list of reviewd trails.
Trail Review: Deadman Road - Richard Casey
Trail Review: Deadman Road - Richard Casey
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Open
Visited: 07/12/2023

This trail is open for the season!
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Open
Visited: 07/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

South gate is open, so I believe the road is open for the season. Only went as far as Sand Creek Pass so I cannot confirm the north gate is open. Fairly rutten is spots, but otherwise normal conditions for Deadman.
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 06/25/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Took a ride on Deadman Road on my way to Sand Creek Pass road. Easy, well maintained road. I often take this road to get to numerous other trails along the way. Plenty of dispersed camping. Terrific panoramic view of the Medicine Bow range around waypoint 15.
Trail Review: Deadman Road - Richard Casey
Trail Review: Deadman Road - Richard Casey
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Seasonal Closure
Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/14/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Gate closed @ Waypoint 5

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