Ten Falls Rock Crawling Trail

Arguably the most difficult and extreme rock-crawling trail in Colorado, Ten Falls is a legendary buggy trail that will test the capabilities of any vehicle and the fortitude of any driver. Located within the Gypsum Hills Recreation Area north of Gypsum, Ten Falls travels up the dry canyon creek bed of Cottonwood Creek for 3 miles, tackling a continuous string of off-camber, high-angle vertical climbs. Although named Ten Falls, there are far more than just ten obstacles. Rumor has it that the first trail runners lost count of the numerous waterfall climbs and decided it was easiest to just say ten. Vertical climbs over 8 feet tall often undercut severely, and the potential for backward rollovers is very high. Drivetrain failures are common while attempting this trail, so spares are highly suggested. This trail is famous for people starting early in the morning and not finishing until 2 am the next day. Running it without damage takes several hours. 

This is an extreme trail that should only be attempted by highly skilled drivers in specialized, rock crawling-specific vehicles.