Colorado Trails

Saran Wrap

4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Colorado Springs, Colorado (Teller County)

Last Updated: 10/19/2019

Trail Information

Highlights

Altitude

Forest

Rock

Wash

Saran Wrap (FS 370D) is a 4WD trail located within the Pike National Forest approximately 15 miles southwest of Colorado Springs. The Pike National Forest contains a myriad of trails which provide a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities. The area is popular among OHV users, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. The trail network includes mild trails suitable for stock vehicles (it is not uncommon to see ordinary passenger sedans and minivans on some trails) in addition to genuine 4WD tracks such as Mount Baldy (FS 379), Eagle Rock (FS 370C), and Saran Wrap (FS 370D) that traverse higher elevations and contain noteworthy obstacles. Accessibility and panoramic mountain views are the greatest attractions to this area.

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Trail Navigation

Saran Wrap is a short, obstacle-filled loop connecting Gold Camp Road (FS 370) and Eagle Rock (FS 370C). It can be traversed in either direction—east to west, or west to east. Both trailheads are marked with signs indicating FS 370D. The eastern trailhead is easily identifiable in the first meadow segment of Eagle Rock (FS 370C). The western trailhead is located on a wide, sweeping curve of Gold Camp Road. Saran Wrap is a serious four-wheel drive trail. It contains numerous rock and rut obstacles and their difficulty is compounded by camber or steep grade. The westerly segment has several narrow spots between trees and boulders with potential to scrape rockers or snag a roof rack. Stock 4x4 vehicles beware, as armor, high clearance, and flexible suspension is strongly recommended on this four-wheel drive trail.

1. Saran Wrap Trailhead (0 mi)

Saran Wrap - Waypoint 1: Saran Wrap Trailhead

Turn left at the 370D trailhead marker. It stands beside the shallow stream in the first meadow segment of Eagle Rock trail. 4WD is not required to get to this trailhead, so the meadow is a good place to lock hubs and make final equipment and communications checks. This area is also a suitable group campsite, located at the foot of Mount Big Chief immediately to the east. The meadow features a view to the north of a pinnacle which inspires the title--Eagle Rock.

2. Campsite at Top of V Notch (0.2 mi)

Saran Wrap - Waypoint 2: Campsite at Top of V Notch

Follow the trail's turn to the right through this deep rut. Narrow track vehicles may skirt the rut on one side, but many choose to straddle it. Use caution, this rut is deep! To the left side is a level site suitable for small group camping, 1-3 vehicles.

3. Intersection Spur FS 370DA (0.3 mi)

Saran Wrap - Waypoint 3: Intersection Spur FS 370DA

Turn left to proceed on Saran Wrap, or turn right to take the Spur, FS 370DA. From here, it is downhill to Gold Camp Road. Be cautious, however, as the segment ahead contains off-camber tight squeezes between rocks and trees.

4. Rutted Descent (0.7 mi)

Turn left sharply with the trail as it descends through deep ruts. The milder bypass is on the left side.

5. End Saran Wrap (0.9 mi)

The trail moderates immediately after the rutted descent, and becomes a gentle two-track. It arrives at the intersection with Gold Camp Road. Turn left to go towards Eagle Rock, Mount Baldy, Mount Rosa, or Colorado Springs. Turn right to travel towards the town of Victor, with the road now completely open! The USFS and Teller County repaired the road wash-out near FS 376 in late October, 2016.)

Trail Reviews

4.6/5 (19)

Chris Sanford

100

Open

Visited: 07/28/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Super fun short trail. The V-notch is super deep and rutted out. I think it is slightly more difficult than current trail rating. Probably closer to a 6 and leaning 7 in a couple of the harder lines.

Joe

1300

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 07/10/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Minus the one V-Notch, there really is not much to this trail. If you miss the turn to the left right after the V-Notch you've gone too far and will be on the spur. Now... the spur, that is def a tougher portion. We went about 3/4 of the way up the spur before turning around. If you do the V-Notch and then start more difficult trail, you've gone too far. The turn is immediately after you come out of the notch.

Garrett - Chasing Dreams Living Life

500

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 07/09/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Had an absolute blast on Saran Wrap. Lots of uneven small v notches to test out your vehicles articulation. We ran the entire trail in just over an hour or so. Good Warm up before tackling Eagle Rock which shares the same trailhead. The trail is mainly loose gravel/dirt.

Trail Review: Saran Wrap - Garrett - Chasing Dreams Living Life

Logan

100

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 06/19/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Made it through (barely) in a Stock Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. Rock rails and underbody armer had lots of contact on rocks. Be sure to stay on the trail as there is a sharp turn halfway though, if missed, puts you on a much more difficult dead end trail.

Adrienne Taylor

1100

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 10/09/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

This trail, if not taking bypasses, is currently a 7 or 8. Even some of the other washout are preet extreme. The v notch is a truck eater tho. FJ cruiser. 35's/lifted with rear locker