Eldorado Canyon
This is the general route to travel from the Dayton Rodeo Grounds to Sunrise Pass by means of Eldorado Canyon. It's a fun and somewhat challenging trail with many different types of terrain. Several creek beds with large rocks, wooded areas (watch for snow in the cold months), small water crossings and more. This particular track ends at the junction with Sunrise Pass. There's a neat little shallow cave along the way! Note that the creek bed routes are entirely optional. Follow this route to stay on the main trail. The creek bed intersects with the trail in multiple locations along the way, so you've got some options! Recommendations and Other Info: There are several tight spots, creek crossings, rocks and washouts to navigate through. If you decide to take the creek beds at any point in time, prepare for medium to large rocks in your path, and a trail rating of closer to 5 or 6 in certain places. It's recommended to have 35" tires and some good flex for the beds and the harder lines. Another cautionary note: the trees along this trail are often overgrown and extend into the path of your paint. Prepare for unavoidable pinstriping unless someone has recently pruned the trail.
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Rodeo Grounds (staging area)
Decent staging area for this trail when the rodeo grounds aren't in use

The Cave
Stop here to check out the shallow cave in the canyon wall and for some fun photo opportunities!

Creek Bed Intersection
If you want to get your feet wet in the rocks, this is a great spot to try the creek bed, as the rocks are smaller and farther apart in this short section.

Play Rock
Longer wheelbase suggested here, but you can climb up the slick rock and around the big rock that looks like it's about to fall down the hill!

Eldorado Canyon