Skip to main content
Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District

Yankee Hill

The Yankee Hill area offers a network of OHV opportunities. The main route starting near Columbine Campground allows riders to unload near Bald Mountain Cemetery and continue on Forest Road 273.2, to 175.1 and west to the town of Alice. Once in the Yankee Hill area there are more OHV opportunities on adjoining roads. 

General Information

All vehicles must be either street-legal or registered annually through Colorado State Parks' OHV Registration Program. All motorized vehicles are restricted to open routes designated for their use.

Getting There

Elevation

11,240' Yankee Hill

Directions

From Denver, take 6th Ave West to state Highway 6, through clear Creek Canyon. Proceed north on State Highway 119, turn left on Gilpin County Road 279 (Gregory St. next to Bullwackers Casino) in Black Hawk, follow signs to Central City. Gregory St. changes to Lawrence St, at Central City limits, then changes to Eureka St. midway thru Central City. Proceed on Eureka St. until road turns to gravel, follow Forest Road 176.1 to 739.1 then north to 175.3.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

Last updated April 2, 2025