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The forest offers 75 miles of four-wheel drive trails. Motorized vehicles must remain on designated roads and OHVs are not allowed in the campgrounds.Ruby Jewel Route
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 4 miles one-way summer / 8 miles one-way winter
Elevation: 9,146 feet
Elevation gain: feet 800
Comments: Most passenger vehicles can travel the first mile to the car parking area or the Ruby Jewel Yurt. 4X4's can continue for another two miles where the route dead-ends at the Ruby Jewel Trailhead. Dispersed vehicle camping is permitted.
Bull Mountain
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, snowmobile
Miles: 7 miles one-way summer / 4 miles one-way winter
Comments: This trail offers something for all riders. It follows an old logging road through the forest and makes a steady ascent up Bull Mountain. At 4 miles you can branch to the right to access North Michigan Reservoir. The left fork continues for another 2 miles along a jeep road. In the winter this trail is packed and groomed for snowmobiling.
Diamond Peaks
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, ski, snowshoe
Miles: 7 miles one-way summer / 1 mile one-way winter
Elevation gain: 1250 feet
Comments: Perfect trail for ATVs or motorcycles in the summer. This is a popular destination in the winter for extreme skiing. High avalanche-prone areas.
Bockman Road
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 6 miles one-way
Elevation gain: 1230 feet
Comments: This road climbs above 10,000 feet getting more difficult toward the top. Then it descends to Highway 14. Great winter trail for skiers and snowshoers looking for a strenuous workout. This trail is also a popular groomed snowmobile route.
Montgomery Pass Route
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 4 miles one-way summer / 6.5 miles one-way winter
Elevation: 9,020 feet
Elevation gain: 2430 feet
Comments: This trail is a true 4X4 drive experience. Vehicles will encounter lots of rock, dips and steep conditions. At it ends it's only a short walk to the top of the ridge for spectacular views. Used to access Montgomery Pass Yurts & Trail. Dispersed camping.
Mendenhall Route
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 8 miles one-way
Elevation: 8,600
Elevation gain: 2000 feet
Comments: Route is popular for hunters and can be used to access Medicine Bow Trail, Route NF and the N. Sand Dunes. Dispersed vehicle camping is permitted. Spectacular views await at the top of the ridge - you can see all the way to WY and west to Mount Zirkes
