Bill Moore Lake/Empire Loop

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Summary


The Bill Moore/North Empire loop, north of Empire, CO offer a network of roads for OHV opportunities. This road is very rocky and steep in places especially to Bill Moore Lake. Make sure you have a 4-wheel drive/high clearance vehicle. You may encounter other vehicles coming down, so be prepared To Bill Moore Lake take forest road 171.2 to 183.1(left fork), 183.1A provides for a by-pass route to get around a difficult section of the road. Continue on 183.1 to a long steep descent and on to the lake. To the Empire Loop take forest road 171.2 to 171.3. Refer to the Ranger District's motor vehicle use map (MVUM) for more information on roads in this area.

{ Last know status: Closed | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: October 20, 2020 }

Terrain Experience Level


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Advanced
Mostly
Intermediate
Some
Beginner
None

Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
Unknown
Mud
Unknown
Sand
Unknown
Jumps
Unknown
Hill Climbs
Unknown
Hard Pack
Unknown
Gravle
Some
Large Loose Rocks
Lots
Other Hazards
Lots

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Allowed
4x4
Allowed
SxS
Unknown
Snowmobile
Unknown

Details


FS Regulation

All vehicles must be either street-legal or registered annually through Colorado State Parks' OHV Registration Program. All motorized vehicles are restricted to open routes designated for their use. Contact your local District Office for a copy of the local Motor Vehicle Use Map.

Forest Service Links


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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28482

Directions

I-70 westbound, take exit #232 US Hwy 40 to Empire. Turn right on Main St. (North Empire Road) and follow the County Road on to Forest Road 171.2.

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