The Pines  
Maps/GPS:                    
USGS 7.5' Map: Sand Point
Statistics:
Difficulty: Number: Miles: Altitude: Obstacles: Time:
Easy 3 FR 943 1.45 8,640 ft. NA 1/2 hour
County: Rio Blanco
Adopted by:      
Managed by: Routt National Forest,
Yampa Ranger District		 300 Roselawn Ave (PO Box 7)
Yampa, Colorado 80483		 (970)638-4516
Summary: The Pines is a short spur road off of Forest Road 925 that climbs into the forest.
Attractions: Forest Access
Seasonal
Closure:		 Natural - Closed by heavy snows.
Best Time: June - Possible snow drifts
July - Best
August - Best
September - Best
October - Early snows possible
Trail Heads
Accessed:		  
Camping: There are no dispersed sites along the road.
Base Camp: Better base camp sites are along the Dunkley Pass just south of The Pine.
Fall Colors: Very Good - Lots of aspen along the road.
Navigation: From Oak Creek Colorado head west toward Moffat Ave and go 0.3 miles. Turn left onto South Bell Ave and go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto County Road 25 and go 6.2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 925 and go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto The Pines road.

From Yampa Colorado head north on Colorado State Highway 131 for 5.4 miles. Turn left onto Rcr15 and go 174 feet. Rcr15 turns slightly right and becomes County Road 15, go 0.6 miles. County Road 15 turns left and becomes Rcr15, go 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Rcr19 and go 0.8 miles. Slight right to stay on Rcr 19 and go 0.5 miles. Continue onto County Road 19 and go 4.0 miles. Turn right onto Rcr 25 and go 0.4 miles. Turn left onto The Pines road.
History:  
Description:
The Pines 4WD road is a short access road into the national forest. I have driven the first half mile of the road when I was searching for a campsite. The description of the upper part of the road is based on google earth imagery.

After leaving Forest Road 925 The Pines road will head uphill as a two track road. At the start are a few erosion dips to climb and then the road heads through the somewhat open forest as it climbs the low hill of this part of the forest. You will come to a more open meadow on the left and then the road will head back into the aspen trees. There will be a few dips and rougher section here as you head through the aspens. Shortly the road will head over a small hill and you will come into another more open area. The road will cross through more aspens and open areas before coming to a very short spur road on the left. Continue right and you will once again be in the aspens. You will come to another spur road on the left that climbs up hill a short distance and also ends in the forest. Stay right and you will come to a open area where the road ends and there is a turn around.
Data updated - February 28, 2026     4WD Road driven - July 27, 2025     Copyright 4X4Explore.com - 2000-2026