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Cortez SRMA
This comparatively low-elevation (6,000-7,000 feet) area offers a unique combination of terrain, scenery, and climate that allows for nearly year-round recreation close to towns and surrounded by panoramic backdrops. The relatively small blocks of public land are particularly well-suited to non-motorized trail use with opportunities for short motorized trails. This area also contains the only "open" (to cross country travel) motorized areas in the field office, providing rock crawling, OHV play and skill-building. Mountain biking trail systems are currently the greatest draw, highlighted by Phil's World just east of Cortez, which is one of the BLM's 20 premier mountain biking destinations. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.
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From Main Ave. (Hwy 550) in Durango turn West onto US Highway 160, this turn is on the South end of Durango just south of College Drive at a stoplight. Stay on this highway for roughly 40 miles, this will take you through Hesperus and then the small town of Mancos. The parking lot for the trailhead will be on the right-hand side (North) of Highway 160 before you reach Cortez. If traveling from Cortez, the trailhead is approximately 4 miles East of town on the left side (North) of Highway 160.
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Phil's World Facility
The Phil's World Trail system is part of the Cortez Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) with an emphasis on non-motorized trail opportunities. There are 15 miles of designated non-motorized trails on BLM (27 miles including adjacent State Lands under lease by Southwest Colorado Cycling Assn) and 13 miles of designated OHV trails on BLM. The Phil's World area is relatively flat, comprised of rolling mesa tops bisected by small but scenic canyons. The non-motorized trails are best described as 'flow trails' with low to moderate technicality. The trails are used intensively by mountain bikers, but open to other non-motorized users as well. Mountain bike use is limited to clockwise travel to reduce social congestion. The motorized trails are relatively flat and easy to navigate as well. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.
Mud Springs RMZ Facility
The main recreational planning emphasis for the Mud Springs area is for motorized trails and rock crawling opportunities, though there are also about 4 miles of non-motorized trails as well. The motorized trails are converted full sized vehicle routes which access three 'Open' OHV play areas. Two of these open areas are for rock crawlers (super modified 4-wheel drive vehicles), and one is for ATV/UTVs. For more inrfomation, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.
