Colorado Trails

Saran Wrap

4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Colorado Springs, Colorado (Teller County)

Last Updated: 10/19/2019

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Saran Wrap (FS 370D) is a 4WD trail located within the Pike National Forest approximately 15 miles southwest of Colorado Springs. The Pike National Forest contains a myriad of trails which provide a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities. The area is popular among OHV users, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. The trail network includes mild trails suitable for stock vehicles (it is not uncommon to see ordinary passenger sedans and minivans on some trails) in addition to genuine 4WD tracks such as Mount Baldy (FS 379), Eagle Rock (FS 370C), and Saran Wrap (FS 370D) that traverse higher elevations and contain noteworthy obstacles. Accessibility and panoramic mountain views are the greatest attractions to this area.

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Saran Wrap is a short, obstacle-filled loop connecting Gold Camp Road (FS 370) and Eagle Rock (FS 370C). It can be traversed in either direction—east to west, or west to east. Both trailheads are marked with signs indicating FS 370D. The eastern trailhead is easily identifiable in the first meadow segment of Eagle Rock (FS 370C). The western trailhead is located on a wide, sweeping curve of Gold Camp Road. Saran Wrap is a serious four-wheel drive trail. It contains numerous rock and rut obstacles and their difficulty is compounded by camber or steep grade. The westerly segment has several narrow spots between trees and boulders with potential to scrape rockers or snag a roof rack. Stock 4x4 vehicles beware, as armor, high clearance, and flexible suspension is strongly recommended on this four-wheel drive trail.

1. Saran Wrap Trailhead (0 mi)

Saran Wrap - Waypoint 1: Saran Wrap Trailhead

Turn left at the 370D trailhead marker. It stands beside the shallow stream in the first meadow segment of Eagle Rock trail. 4WD is not required to get to this trailhead, so the meadow is a good place to lock hubs and make final equipment and communications checks. This area is also a suitable group campsite, located at the foot of Mount Big Chief immediately to the east. The meadow features a view to the north of a pinnacle which inspires the title--Eagle Rock.

2. Campsite at Top of V Notch (0.2 mi)

Saran Wrap - Waypoint 2: Campsite at Top of V Notch

Follow the trail's turn to the right through this deep rut. Narrow track vehicles may skirt the rut on one side, but many choose to straddle it. Use caution, this rut is deep! To the left side is a level site suitable for small group camping, 1-3 vehicles.

3. Intersection Spur FS 370DA (0.3 mi)

Saran Wrap - Waypoint 3: Intersection Spur FS 370DA

Turn left to proceed on Saran Wrap, or turn right to take the Spur, FS 370DA. From here, it is downhill to Gold Camp Road. Be cautious, however, as the segment ahead contains off-camber tight squeezes between rocks and trees.

4. Rutted Descent (0.7 mi)

Turn left sharply with the trail as it descends through deep ruts. The milder bypass is on the left side.

5. End Saran Wrap (0.9 mi)

The trail moderates immediately after the rutted descent, and becomes a gentle two-track. It arrives at the intersection with Gold Camp Road. Turn left to go towards Eagle Rock, Mount Baldy, Mount Rosa, or Colorado Springs. Turn right to travel towards the town of Victor, with the road now completely open! The USFS and Teller County repaired the road wash-out near FS 376 in late October, 2016.)

Trail Reviews

4.6/5 (15)

Adrienne Taylor

300

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 10/09/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

This trail, if not taking bypasses, is currently a 7 or 8. Even some of the other washout are preet extreme. The v notch is a truck eater tho. FJ cruiser. 35's/lifted with rear locker

Jesse Almanrode

6500

Open

Rated 3/5

Visited: 11/07/2021

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Didn’t run this trail in a loop but out and back. Definitely some spots that really require you pick your line but otherwise not too bad.

Tyler Krenzelok

100

Not Reported

Visited: 09/15/2021

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Great trail, short if you don't miss the left turn! It's hard to spot and sends you up a more difficult trail that kinda dead ends into the side of a mountain. Nothing crazy but probably closer to a 6 rating

Bobbys

200

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 05/16/2021

Ugh ? Difficult? Ok this is why I will never understand this websites rating system The rating is the same as hacket gulch and it’s this trail is twice as hard. Do not go near this without at least a decent lift and 35’s and lockers It’s a fun little loop but not one that I’ll visit again The video they show for this trail is outdated Go on YouTube and look for one called Saran Wrap eagle rock that will let you see what it really looks like yikes

Paul Sharpe

1200

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 11/14/2020

This is a fun quick trail is you like to see your Jeep on 2 or 3 wheels. A quick trail with some V-notch fun and rock climbing fun. When you get to the end turn-around and do it in the other direction for a different experience. My co-pilot/wife did this trail and it was her first red/difficult trail. Raised her adrenaline a little, but she did great!

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1. Saran Wrap Trailhead (0 mi)

2. Campsite at Top of V Notch (0.2 mi)

3. Intersection Spur FS 370DA (0.3 mi)

4. Rutted Descent (0.7 mi)

5. End Saran Wrap (0.9 mi)

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1. Saran Wrap Trailhead (0 mi)

2. Campsite at Top of V Notch (0.2 mi)

3. Intersection Spur FS 370DA (0.3 mi)

4. Rutted Descent (0.7 mi)

5. End Saran Wrap (0.9 mi)

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