Thunder Trails
Trail Description
Camping
Enjoy riding the 19 miles of single track
in the Thunder Trails system. Four trail
loops offer a variety of challenging riding
for all experience levels.
Camping is available in designated
campsites along Thunder Road
(Forest Road 609) at the north end of
the trail system.
All trails are open to motorcycle,
mountain bike, horse, and foot travel.
Look for the following camping
symbol posted at each designated
site.
Directions
The trail system is located about 4 miles south
of Norwood, Colorado via paved and dirt
roads. Passenger cars can access any of the
trails under most road conditions.
From Norwood’s main street (Grand Avenue):
Norwood Ranger District
Travel to the far west end of Grand
Avenue
Turn left on Aspen Street (CR 42ZS) and
travel south 1 mile. (See large brown
“National Forest Access” sign).
Turn right onto Y43 Road, travel 1/2 mile.
Turn left on CR 41.5Y Road,, travel south
1.7 miles
Turn right onto FSR 609, travel 1.2 miles
to the Thunder Trails Trailhead parking
area
Ph. 970-327-4261
Visit us at: www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug
Campfires are only allowed within
the metal fire ring provided at each
campsite.