Whether you are looking to hike, trail run, mountain bike ride, or get out with an off-highway vehicle (OHV), there are several trails and recreational areas accessible from Gypsum.

Hardscrabble Rec Area

Hardscrabble Recreational Area is accessible via Trailheads located off of Buckhorn Valley Blvd. and Spring Creek Road. Many of these trails connect to the Town of Eagle’s trail system and offer mixed use for bikers, hikers, motorcycles, equestrian, and even a dedicated ATV area.

The Spring Creek Trailhead offers MOTORIZED ACCESS to the ATV Trails. The Buckhorn Valley Trailhead is for NON-MOTORIZED access only.

IMPORTANT: To access the Buckhorn Valley Trailhead you must pass through private property that is designated for future development of the Buckhorn Valley subdivision. In the meantime, the property owners are allowing NON-MOTORIZED, PERMITTED ACCESS to the Buckhorn Valley Trailhead along a path through the property. If you plan to use this path at anytime please fill out and submit the online BUCKHORN VALLEY TRAIL ACCESS WAIVER. Temporary parking for trail access is available at the end of Buckhorn Valley Blvd.

Click here to download a map of trails in this area.

Red Hill Rec Area

Red Hill Recreational Area, accessible via BLM access off of Cottonwood Pass Road, Legend Drive, and Highlands Road, offers trails for hiking, biking, motorcycle, and ATVs.

Gypsum Hills Rec Area

Gypsum Hills Recreational Area is accessible via BLM access from Trail Gulch Road on the north side of I-70. This area is known for its challenging four-wheel drive routes and off-highway vehicle trails, offering visitors the chance to test their 4x4 abilities while enjoying the fantastic mountain scenery and ranching landscapes. There are also plenty of options for mountain bikers and hunters.

Discover Colorado's, including Eagle County's, expansive network of trails and track your experience out on them with the CO Trex website or app.