Pisgah (Columbine Cutoff)

4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Central City, Colorado (Gilpin County)
Last Updated: 12/27/2020

Trail Information

Highlights

Lying up the hill west of the former mining towns (now gambling centers) of Black Hawk and Central City, Pisgah off road trail (Forest Service Road 739.1) provides an important and convenient entrance into the extensive network of 4x4 trails around Yankee Hill. Pisgah is also popular because of its proximity to the Columbine Campground and is often referred to as the Columbine Cutoff.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (18)
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 02/19/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ram this on Feb 18. Open all the way through. Took the icy line at the top. Took a couple of tries. Did it in a Gladiator, Rivian and a Bronco.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 01/28/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

The trail offered a fun few minutes of snow wheeling. There was quite a bit of snow, but it wasn't too big of an issue due to there being proper tracks; the road is likely well frequented. However, we did have to use the highest ride height (10.8 in) of our Grand Cherokee Trailhawk to clear the snow in some areas. At Waypoint 3, we took the easier bypass on the right – pretty steep and snowy, but doable. One downside is that there are very few spots to let oncoming traffic pass. Wouldn't recommend the trail in Winter without decent clearance and proper snow-rated all-terrain tires.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 12/10/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Very short but very fun trail in the Yankee Hill network. Few inches of snow but it was packed down from being very well traveled. Large group of side by sides being reckless and rude on the trail was pretty frustrating but after letting them pass and waiting a bit it was ok.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/25/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

After some recent rains its pretty washed out. I'd say it pushing more towards a 4.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/08/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Deep mud on spots. Sweet trail though.

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