Penrose Commons

Penrose Commons - 2/4/10 version

Penrose Commons is a BLM-managed OHV area that has dirt roads, ATV trails, and one extreme jeep trail. The area is north of Penrose, Colorado. The area is often rideable in winter because it doesn't get much snow, and the snow it does get usually melts quickly. There are a little over 30 miles to ride, so all the routes can usually be ridden in half a day.

You can get a map at the Stay the Trail web site.

Call the BLM to see if the area is open. It can be quite muddy when it's wet out, and the BLM closes the area as appropriate to protect the routes. 719-269-8500

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

All roads and trails are rideable. Very little snow in the darkest gullies only. Snow predicted for 2/4/10.

February 3, 2010
BobD and I rode at Penrose today for the first time ever. It was 45+ degrees and overcast when we started and cooled off a bit later. There was very little snow in the darkest gulleys.	The parking area is quite large, and there is a 2-holer concrete toilet vault.	BobD checking the map, which we did often because it was our first ride in the area. There are many routes, but I think one could ride here without a map. The mountains to the southwest provide a visual reference and can be seen from almost everywhere (except in the gulleys).
View of Beaver Cr to the east of the area.	Typical view.	One of the few technical hills.
BobD comes down cautiously.	Didn't miss a beat.	Hey, wait for me!
Old fart.	The roads and trails are well marked.	Rocky creek bed.
Independence Trail is an extreme jeep trail; we didn't ride it, just had a look.	South entry - looks pretty rad to me.	Further down.
	It's not as steep as it looks. Yeah, right.