Colorado Quad Runners

This is an amazing area, geographically, it is called the Colorado flat tops. There are many valleys and mountain tops, full of wild flowers and the occasional sheep herd.

We had a great time last year and found a sizable, dispersed campsite that is in the middle of all the trails. Getting there involves traveling for about an hour north of Newcastle on a dirt road. Last year we had no issues on the road, and it is suitable for any size rig.

To get to the campsite travel I 70 west to the town of Newcastle.
To get to the campsite, Paste the following GPS coordinates into your Google maps. 39.8154013, -107.5815187

The Wagon Wheel System has over 250 miles of trails and 16 interconnecting loops in the White River National Forest on the top the expansive Flat Tops. Some of the trails have restrictions depending on your vehicle width. For the most part full size side-by-sides won’t have a problem.

We will have a potluck dinner Saturday night 6:00 pm Please bring something to share if you want to participate.

DOT helmets are required for all drivers and passengers, it is also highly recommended that you have a two-way for enhanced safety and to help you stay connected with your ride group. A two-way radio link is at the bottom of the page.

All drivers and passengers must be a paying CQR meetup member of the club, if you wish to be a guest, you may join for free for 30 days.

For those of you that use Avenza maps use the following location search:

“Flat tops wilderness”

You will be taken to a link that shows a number of maps in the Meeker area. Which includes a National Geographic bundle, motor vehicle use maps, and wagon wheel maps.

The Gaia app is also an excellent choice for navigation and includes nation-wide National geographic maps.

You can no longer ride into Silverton. If you would like to attend as a guest, you can join meetup free for 30 days. Silverton is one of the most scenic riding areas in Colorado. High mountain passes, scenic overlooks, lots of trails, and of course the Alpine Loop. There are many trails, and they are generally easy to moderate although of course there are some exceptions.

This event is for meetup members who have paid their $15 annual membership. Guests are welcome to join our club for 30 days free DOT approved helmets are required on all rides,

We are staying at the Eureka Campground just outside Silverton. I will not be reserving a group site unless people sign up early enough and 4 or more rigs in the site. Each site holds a minimum of 4 rigs, so we need at least 4 rigs in the 1 group sites. Each site holds up to a maximum of 8 rigs, or less if the rigs are large. They have individual sites too they are 35.00 a night. Also they have electrical sites for 50.00. Tell me below in the comment section if you want to be in a group site or plan to get your own individual site, or plan to camp elsewhere. To make a reservation, call Terri at 970-618-3913. Email address is terri@eurekacampground.com. They will not take reservations until Feburary 1st 2024. The group sites have no hookups, only trash dumpsters. Fees are $35.00 per night. There are boondocking areas nearby if you are feeling lucky. But they are not very level. They are on the road to Eureka Campground, opposite the entrance to Maggie Gulch is a boondocking area. The coordinates are 37.854915, -107.57300

Rides will leave each morning from the Eureka Campground and be posted the night before.

We will have a potluck Saturday night at 6:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share.

If there is no fire ban, nightly campfires will be held at the Eureka Campground. Please bring firewood if there is no ban. If there is a ban, please bring a propane fire ring if you have one.

Maps: Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway Travel Map (Avenza)

DOT CERTIFIED HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL CQR RIDES. IT IS ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL RIDERS HAVE A FRS OR GMRS TWO WAY RADIO, FOR SAFETY AND HELP THE GROUP STAY TOGETHER.