Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure +

COBDR +.  

UPDATED 7/28-25   INFO 719-649-8530

This is a 7 Day ride so there is a bit of Info here:

AUGUST 22-28 2025

Have you ever wanted to ride your Adventure Motorcycle on a Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure + from the 4 Corners to Wyoming? 

How about a 7 Day ride from near the 4 corners to the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming border, with a Rest Day on Day 4.  

Ride it with Like-minded enthusiasts on a Club ride any Like-minded enthusiast can join.

With Gear portage, dialed in camping & Lodging locales, breakfasts, some dinners and Phone compatible Ride with GPS tracks with bluetooth voice navigation.

 Exit Tours MC of Salida, CO. will host the 7 day Club supported ride from Cortez, CO to the Wyoming border over the last week of August 2025.  

From the Ute Casino near Cortez, Colorado. Ride the Wyoming Red Desert X Loop on Day 7.

• The ride starts on Friday near the 4 Corners and finishes on Thursday at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming Border.
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• Arrive at the Ute Mountain Casino in Cortez, CO. on Thursday August 21
• The COBDR is a Limited entry Club Ride. 10- 20 Participants.

 The Club will Transport your gear so you may ride unencumbered by camping gear.

• We will keep your small ice chest stocked with ice every other day or so.
• When camping the club will have a kitchen and BBQ set up, with condiments and utensils.

For '25 we will offer alternate less challenging routes on Day 2 and Day 5. Avoiding strenuous Mtn Passes.

Why is this Ride called Colorado Backroads Discovery Ride Adventure + ?

The  concept of this Club Supported ride is to make it easier for you to  ride your own motorcycle on the Colorado Backroads Discovery Route from  Cortez, CO. to the Wyoming border. 

+ Because Day 7 includes the option to ride the Red Desert X Loop of the Wyoming Backroads Discovery Route. 

Chances are you won't get out to this neck of the woods again, and Red Desert X loop is spectacular.

This Club supported ride includes:

• Support on the route for 8 days.
• Gear portage so you may ride unencumbered.
• Dialed-in Phone compatible GPS Tracks.
• Breakfast available every morning.
• Prearranged Camping or Lodging locales.
• Portage of an ice chest, cot & chair, plus your camping gear.
• BBQ & Kitchen Set-up when camping so you can cook if you wish.
• Club supplied utensils & condiments.
• Camaraderie of Like-minded individuals.
• Transport of your gear back to your truck at the start.

CAMPING & LODGING INFO

Camping Fees are included with the ride and membership on Days 1 & 2
Lodging is not included. There a variety of Lodging options.

• Day 1 on Friday starts from the Ute Mountain Casino in Cortez.
• Then we will remote Camp near Telluride at the Last Dollar Campsites. 
• Or you could also stay @ a Hotel in Telluride if you wish.
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• Day 2 we will stay at a Campground on the route outside Lake City. 
• Or you could lodge in Lake City.
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• Day 3 we will lodge at the Ponderosa Lodge on Monarch Pass outside Salida.
• Several Options available for your stay. 
• Dinners & breakfasts included.
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• Day 4 is a rest day at the Ponderosa Lodge. 
• You could ride Marshall  Pass and Salida not on the COBDR on day 4. 
• Marshall Pass was the 1st Railroad line over the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
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• Day 5 ride through Leadville or Aspen on your way to Gypsum and GELENWOOD CANYON 
• Your choice on route.
• CAMP OR LODGE AT THE GLENWOOD CANYON RESORT
• BREAKFAST INCLUDED
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• Day 6 & 7 we will lodge or camp at the old Ladder Ranch Homestead on the Wyoming border. 
• Dinners & Breakfasts included.
   
• If you do not wish to Camp or stay with the Club, you are welcome to find your own lodging or camping locale. 
• If you choose this option your camping locale or lodging must be on the route. 
• So that we can economically drop off and pick up your gear.

 MORE CAMPING & LODGING INFO

The Club has held Lodging or camping on Days 3 - 7. 

Day 1 & 2 camping is included. You may also stay elsewhere on the route if you choose. 

Discounted lodging at the Ute Mountain Casino near Cortez, Colorado on Thursday Aug 21 and Friday Aug. 29  

• The Ute Mountain Casino is a very clean Ute Indian Tribe owned Casino near the 4 Corners area.

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• Day 1 Camp on Last Dollar Pass high above Telluride (Breakfast is included)

• Or secure your own lodging in Telluride

• Eat in town or bring something to cook for dinner.

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• Day 2 Camp at the campground (Included) or stay in Lake City.

• Dinner in Town.

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• Day 3 & 4 the club has reserved Lodging at the Ponderosa Lodge on nights 3 & 4. 

• Sunday & Monday. 

• The Ponderosa Lodge is a Family-owned Lodge and Firefighting Camp on Monarch Pass.

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• The Lodge is below 14k ft. Mt. Shavano in the Heart of the Rockies on the Continental Divide.

• Dinners & Breakfasts are included at the Ponderosa Lodge.

• You also have the Option to camp at the Ponderosa Lodge. 

• (With meals & showers included)

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• Day 5 CAMP OR LODGE AT GLENWOOD CANYON RESORT

• BREAKFAST INCLUDED

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• Day 6 & 7 Lodging will Lodge at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming Border.  

• Dinners will be available at the Ladder Ranch, as well as breakfast on Day 7 & 8

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• Rooms, a Cabin, couches and Camping are available at the Ladder Ranch. 

• As are hot showers and a laundry room.

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• The club will make breakfast when we are camping on the morning of Day 2 and 3. 

• Breakfast will be available on days 1 -8

• Breakfast at the Casino on Day 1 is on you.

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You must Call the Ute Mountain Casino to Reserve your room. 

Mention Exit Tours when making your reservation on Aug 21 and 29 

Use Code: Exit Tours MC Group Rate

Use Code: Exit Tours MC Group Rate

Link to Utemountaincasino.com Hotel  888-565-8837

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On Rest Day 4 from the Ponderosa Lodge, there are several loops to Mountain passes not on the 'official' COBDR available to ride. 

• 2-3 Loops available on Monday will be from 50 to 150 miles loops.

• If you would like to ride more in the Heart of the Rockies.. 

• Ride with GPS tracks will be supplied for Loops on the Continental Divide.

• Or you could just rest and enjoy the Lodge.

COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE

This is a 7 Day ride so there is a bit of Info here.

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 INCLUDED with the COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE +:

• Welcome and introduction Banquet at the Ute Mountain Casino before the start on Thursday.
• Dialed-in Ride with GPS phone compatible Tracks.
• Ride with GPS Club membership.
• Exit Tours MC membership.
• Ride unencumbered by camping gear.
• Gear & Luggage portage.
• Chase truck & trailer.
• Local Support.
• Option to bring an Ice chest.
• Club will re-supply Ice.
• Bottled water and Trail snacks.
• Predetermined meeting, lodging or camping locations.
• Riders meetings each morning.
  
• Discounted lodging & campgrounds.
  
• Breakfast available 
• Dinners on Days 3-7 
• BBQ, Grill, Kitchen & Utensils supplied for you to cook dinner.
  
• Starlink Wi-Fi for the duration of the ride.
• Camaraderie of like-minded enthusiasts.
• Campfires.
  
• Campsite is Included on Day 1 &2
  
• Hot Showers are available on Days 2-7.

Start Locale:

Ute Mountain Casino

3 Weeminuche Dr 

Cortez, CO 81321

(30 miles NW the of the 4 Corners)

GOGGLE MAP LINK

GOOGLE PHOTO SHARE LINKS FROM THE 4 CORNERS TO WYOMING

COBDR + Adventure '24

COBDR Adventure '23

REST DAY 4

Day trip on the COBDR+ to Billings Lake and the Alpine Tunnel

FROM THE 4 CORNERS TO WYOMING

COBDR +'22

LADDER RANCH

The Ladder Ranch, Wyo on the COBDR

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RENT A RIDE for the COBDR+

Club supported 7 Day Ride from the 4 Corners to the Wyoming Border on the COBDR+. AUGUST 22-28

+ Because this loop includes the option of the WYO Backroads Red Desert X Loop on Day 7. Ride from Friday Aug 22 to Thursday Aug 28. Rest day on Monday Day 4. 

This Club ride gives you options for gas stops, makes arrangements for campsites, Lodging and meals and does most of the logistics work for a fun and  efficient 7 days of riding. With Gear portage & a Chase truck.                  

The COLORADO BACKROADS DISCOVERY RIDE ADVENTURE + ride will be limited to 20 club members. You will ride without a crowded environment, and you will not get lost in the crowd. 

On the ride, riders will spread out, yet get to know new people, find new riding partners and enjoy the great camaraderie of your fellow like-minded enthusiasts.

Ride over Mountain Passes you've only heard about:

7  days of Adventure loops over 9 spectacular mountain passes and old railroad right-of-ways.

This is an un-guided ride with cell phone compatible Ride with GPS tracks, even without a cell signal.

Ride over Mountain Passes you've probably only heard about:

• Last Dollar
• Ophir*
• Corkscrew*
• Hurricane*
• California*
• Cinnamon
• Cumberland
• Cottonwood
• Weston
• Independence**
• Hagerman 

* Option on Day 2 to skip  the passes listed * and instead ride the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Silverton. 

**Day 5 Option to skip Hagerman and instead ride over Independence Pass to Aspen.

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• Camp Day 1 camp above Telluride at a remote site.
• Or Stay in a hotel in Telluride 
• Camp or Lodge on Day 2 near Lake City.
• Spend the 3rd night at Private Lodge on Monarch Pass.
• Rest Day on Day 4 near Salida at the Lodge on Monarch Pass on Monday.
• Option to ride Mountain Passes not on the COBDR on Day 4, near Salida in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains. 
• Day 5 camp or lodge ON the Colorado River IN GLENWOOD CANYON
• Day 6 & 7 stage, camp or lodge at the Ladder Ranch.
• Day 7 ride the Wyoming Red Desert X Loop.
• Day 6 & 7 there are 2 Cabins, bedrooms, couches and camping & meals are available at the Ladder Ranch on the Wyoming border.
  
• Rooms have been held at the Ute Mountain Casino on arrival day and on day 8.
• Dinner & Breakfast is included with Lodging on days 3-8
  
• Portage of your gear back to the Ute Casino on Day 8 is included.
• Secure truck parking with Free 24 hr Security at the Ute Mountain Casino is included.

If you want good challenges, a good balance of paved & dirt roads, 2 Track, and incredible scenery, and a fun time, with no work putting it all together, this is it.