Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Bill Moore/North Empire Loop is a network of roads for OHV opportunities located north of Empire.
This road is very rocky and steep, especially to Bill Moore Lake. A 4-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle is highly recommended.
Refer to the Clear Creek Ranger District's Motor Vehicle Use Map for more information about OHV opportunities in the area.
Note: Due to high elevation, the area is not generally snow-free until late June or even July in some years. Best late spring through fall.
View a COTREX map here.
I-70 westbound, take exit #232 US Hwy 40 to Empire. Turn right on Main St. (North Empire Road) and follow the County Road on to Forest Road 171.2.
39.80474, -105.71245 · 39°48'17.1"N 105°42'44.8"W
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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