Main Draw OHV Area

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Summary


The Main Draw Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area is the only location on the Pawnee National Grassland where non-licensed vehicles are permitted.  The area, usually open November 1 through April 9, is in the northwest corner of the Grassland, only a few miles from the Wyoming border. This two-mile long draw or gully is popular with dirt bike riders and others with vehicles under 50 inches wide and must have a spark arrester.  Vehicles are required to stay within the draw, and not ride on roads or across the prairie.  The OHV must be registered with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.  Call the Pawnee office for current conditions, as sometimes the area closes temporarily.

{ Last know status: Closed | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: April 20, 2022 }

Terrain Experience Level


Expert
Some
Advanced
Some
Intermediate
Some
Beginner
Mostly

Terrain


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

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Allowed
4x4
Not Allowed
SxS
Not Allowed
Snowmobile
Not Allowed

Details


Trail Maps

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Map - pdf

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=270713


Map - kmz

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=270710


Map - JPG

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=271737


Map - JPG

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=271738

FS Regulation

The Main Draw area is the only location on the Grassland where OHVs are permitted.  Vehicles cannot be ridden cross country on the Grassland. OHVs must be registered with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.  Park and unload OHVs only in the designated parking area.  OHVs must not exceed 50" wide, and must have a spark arrester.

Open Season

November 1

Best Season

Late fall and winter.

Busiest Season

Late fall and winter.

Forest Service Links


Forest Service Page

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=32184

Directions

From Ault, travel 23 miles north on Highway 85 to WCR 122.  Turn east (right) and travel for 8 miles to WCR 45.  Turn north (left turn) and travel approximately 2 miles.  Turn east and follow grassland road #640 to parking area. Parking: Parking and offloading are only allowed in the trailhead parking lot.

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