Cedar Mountain Road

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4.6/5 (60 reviews)
Divide, Colorado (Teller County)
Last Updated: 05/30/2023

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Highlights

Cedar Mountain Road near Divide, CO, is a poignant journey through the 138,000-acre burn area of the 2002 Hayman Fire. The land is finally showing signs of life two decades after the devastating event. Skeletal trees punctuate the landscape, their blackened trunks standing as stark reminders of the fire's fury. They now guard lush patches of forest floor and ambitious saplings. Sweeping views of this regrowth, framed by Colorado's azure skies, create an awe-inspiring backdrop for the drive. With the mild off-roading terrain and stunning scenery, this trail is an unforgettable Colorado experience.


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Trail Reviews

4.6/5 (60)
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Not sure what this road was like years ago, but with rain we’ve seen the last couple summers, there is a lot of washed out areas on this trail. For that reason I’d rate it a 3/4. It’s easily traveled with a jeep, 4 runner, taco, etc, but not recommended for lower clearance vehicles, especially those without 4wd.
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1300
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/02/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Ran this South to North today. The rain has not been kind to this trail. Lots of erosion, definitely harder in some spots compared to last year. Still has beautiful views. Lots of side by side traffic so use caution especially on the blind corners. Still one of my favorite trails for a quick day trip from Denver.
Trail Review: Cedar Mountain Road - Brian Baldwin
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Rated 3/5
Visited: 06/19/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

The rains have beaten the hell out of this road. Some spots are extremely washed out.
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127550
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Visited: 05/30/2023

Wow has the spring rain exposed a lot of rock and ruts!! The part of the trail from Trail Creek Road to Metberry is much rougher than in recent years. No changes to the write up at this time but we're going to be keeping an eye on it this year and look for a new video to show the changes and rougher road surface this year.
Trail Review: Cedar Mountain Road - JD Marshall
Trail Review: Cedar Mountain Road - JD Marshall
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1700
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Rated 3/5
Visited: 04/17/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Road itself is kinda fun, nothing too challenging but bumpier than it looks! Be sure to keep an eye and ear out for the SxSs ripping around. Long trail, the offshoots might be more interesting, but I didn’t have time to explore them.

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