Blair Mountain

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4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado (Garfield County)
Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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Blair Mountain is situated in the White River National Forest, but potentially more known by the region's moniker as the "Flat Tops". Once you find yourself at one of the highest points in this mountainous region of Colorado, you will understand the name. It is comprised of lots of high altitude plateaus, mesas, rolling hills/valleys, and meadows. Its unique geological makeup of being relatively flat at a high altitude allows for an abundance of water retention. There are numerous lakes, ponds, creeks, and marshes along Blair Mountain. Of course with lots of water comes lots of vegetation. This area might be one of the most impressive wildflower displays Colorado has to offer. The actual trail lies on National Forest land that outskirts the Flat Tops Wilderness Area and overlooks the 235,000-acre parcel of land only accessible by foot. In 1919, Arthur Carhart was sent to the area to survey it as a site for summer homes. He was so struck by the landscape that he informed his superiors the land should be set aside, protected, and preserved. He spoke so passionately about the subject that he and the area are credited with sparking the ideas fundamental to the Wilderness Act of 1964. It is for this reason the Flat Tops region is known as “the Cradle of Wilderness”. This track is a technical overlander's dream trail. Its remote location, natural beauty, and plentiful camping/fishing/hiking opportunities will make you want to come back over and over again. Forest Roads jut out in almost every direction, fostering the potential for exploration to be as much or as little as you like. Once you set your wheels on the trail and pitch your tent atop a ridge or by a pristine mountain lake, you may never want to leave.


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4.7/5 (19)
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43350
Seasonal Closure
Visited: 11/27/2023

This trail is now closed for the season. See you next year.
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2400
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 10/09/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Gorgeous and remote area. Trail is washed out in many spots and LOTS of traffic is leaving the trail on illegal bypasses. We snapped a CV on the Blair Mountain climb and limped back to Coffee Pot in 2wd without leaving the trail. Please stay on the trail folks!
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1300
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/06/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Holy. Moly. This is absolutely worth the drive from Denver. Took coffee pot up to the trailhead. This trail is something else. The views are absolutely amazing. The trail is technical enough to make sure you are paying attention but not too technical to be stressful. I will say it was super muddy and wet which did make the rock obstacles a little more challenging. The ledges are also super ledgy (is that a word?) so wheel placement was important especially with how wet my tires were. I think with how wet it is a stock vehicle could have some issues but all in all this trail is a must visit.
Trail Review: Blair Mountain - Brian Baldwin
Trail Review: Blair Mountain - Brian Baldwin
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Absolutely gorgeous trail. Remote, feels like a mini-Overlanding route. Just right level of challenge for a novice in an oversize full-size rig. I was out of my personal comfort zone but it was a fun challenge. Somewhat busy with side by sides. Some tight brush for a full-size but not too bad.
Trail Review: Blair Mountain - Jake Latham
Trail Review: Blair Mountain - Jake Latham
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Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/09/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Most of this trail is super easy and very scenic, so pretty. I've done this trail a number of times always connecting it with the Transfer Trail. If this trail is wet and it's raining it is stupid muddy, so snotty and greasy to the point of being Almost impassable in some spots. The hardest obstacle on this trail is the off camber section on waypoint 12 and I did it in the pouring rain this last trip, super sketchy. In the picture provided by trails offroad the grey truck is taking the low line and that is a poor option compared to the high line on this obstacle. The high line looks a little more scary than the low line but it is so much more comfortable and so less tippy. I've done both lines multiple times and the high line is always the best option. I give this trail 4 stars because the mud is terrible on the Flat Tops.
Trail Review: Blair Mountain - Gretchen L Goodman

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