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Check out the link for the full report on the work the trail crew performed while in the Pike's Peak Region.

Due to dry weather and potential fire hazards, we are in a stage 2 restriction effective 29 June 2026 through 1 August 2026. Click the link to read more.

🌲Great news, Colorado Springs! North Cheyenne Cañon Park is reopening to vehicle traffic tomorrow Thursday, July 2! 🚗

After weeks of storm recovery, our crews have worked tirelessly to remove debris, repair roads, clear culverts, install new roadway markings and continue restoring the park's historic stone walls—all to safely welcome visitors back.
A huge thank you for your patience while this work was underway. 💚

⚠️ Planning to visit on July 4?
Please note that North Cheyenne Canyon Road will be open to vehicles until 2 p.m. or until the park reaches capacity. Gold Camp Road will be closed to vehicle traffic all day to help manage safety and traffic. Arrive early, expect delays, and please follow all directions from park staff.

June meeting slides posted. Click the news link to learn more about our meeting.

Great turnout for our 6 Jun 2026 National Trails Day work on Capt Jacks trails.

After more than a year of planning and several postponements due to federal staffing changes and government shutdowns, the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) was finally able to host a Great Trails Workshop at Penrose Commons Recreation Area near the beautiful community of Cañon City, Colorado, in May 2026.

Due to storm damage to Gold Camp Road, access to the Capt Jacks trailhead will be restricted until they reopen Gold Camp road. Timeline is TBD.

5 club members worked with the South Park Ranger District to repair a broken section of the bridge on trail 731 in Park County.

May meeting slides posted. Click the news link to learn more about our meeting.

Public-land fights usually move slow. Here’s the full story of what it took to rescind the Public Lands Rule, and what every other fight is going to require next.

Text of the new UT bill requiring OHV users obtain training.

HB180 Education Requirements

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Utah will require all OHV operators to complete the Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Education Course. Operators under the age of 18 shall possess a youth OHV education certificate in order to operate an OHV on public land, road or trail. Operators 18 years of age or older may operate an OHV if they possess an approved adult OHV education certificate. The test will be available beginning January 1, 2023.

Trail essentials and etiquette courtesy of Kurt Caselli Foundation. Download it.

Renew via the link on our Membership and Donations page to help our club.

Links to maps of motorized areas across the country.

Instructions on how to add a photo album and photos.

Tips on how to access, view and download documents from our library.