Bald Mountain Loop

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4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Johnson Village, Colorado (Chaffee County)
Last Updated: 09/02/2023

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Highlights

Bald Mountain Loop (FS Roads 300B and 300B.1) is a spur 4WD road off of Bald Mountain Gulch (FS Road 300) in the Fourmile area of Colorado, southeast of Johnson Village. It provides expansive views of the Arkansas River Basin and Collegiate Peaks. There are many other 4WD roads in the vicinity, so Fourmile is ideal for a weekend excursion of trails, camping, hiking, and fishing. Be sure to include the panoramic Bald Mountain Loop.

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Trail Reviews

4.8/5 (26)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Had to use 4lo around one of those switchbacks. Punctured a tire on the way out. Awesome views, a little spicier than anticipated for me. Still fun though! View up top is wild.
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Matt Corbin
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Matt Corbin
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/25/2023

The road is in generally good condition, with some exposed larger rocks and erosion evident at WP 6 (this remains the most difficult spot on the road). Still a favorite in the BV area for the great views.
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Tracy Barker
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Tracy Barker
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/15/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Beautiful run up the loop with a cool spring downpour happening between us and the Collegiates. As always, one of the best views the Four Mile area has to offer. The dirt on the downhill side of the rocks at waypoint 6 (in the guide photo) seems to be dug out more than I remember from last year so had to take a little run at them to get the front wheels up and over. Not too bad, but definitely the most challenging part of the loop.
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Jason
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Jason
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/13/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Rainy day. A bit challenging (possibly due to wet tires and rocks) on one switchback, stacked rocks and was good to go. Great views, even with a bit of drizzle!
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Jacob Helmka
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Jacob Helmka
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 01/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

First run of 2023. Watched a snow storm roll in over the Collegiate Peaks.
Trail Review: Bald Mountain Loop - Marcus Trusty

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