fairly easy from the parking lot. parking the from easy fairly

Skiing, Snowmobiling and other winter activites. winter other and Snowmobiling Skiing, to collect trash in as you ride. ride. you as in trash collect to bag plastic small a

toward the Continental Divide. Divide. Continental the toward

be followed until reaching #834, which will take you to either Metroz lake or FSR 430. FSR or lake Metroz either to you take will which #834, reaching until followed be

road. This is a difficult trail because it is narrow. is it because trail difficult a is This road.

The turnoff for Million Reservoir is about 5 miles on the left. The walk to the lake is flat and and flat is lake the to walk The left. the on miles 5 about is Reservoir Million for turnoff The

go further on Highland Trail #832 or the Tie Hill Trail #835 and create a loop, or continue continue or loop, a create and #835 Trail Hill Tie the or #832 Trail Highland on further go

the second intersection. Turning right here will put you on the Tie Hill trail. This trail can can trail This trail. Hill Tie the on you put will here right Turning intersection. second the your ATV to remove downed trees from the trail, and and trail, the from trees downed remove to ATV your

From Del Norte, go south on CR 13 to FSR 320. The trailhead is at the end of this this of end the at is trailhead The 320. FSR to 13 CR on south go Norte, Del From Check out our Winter Map for info about Nordic Nordic about info for Map Winter our out Check Go west 1 mile from South Fork on Hwy. 160. Turn left on the Beaver Creek Reservoir road. road. Reservoir Creek Beaver the on left Turn 160. Hwy. on Fork South from mile 1 west Go

trail begins at the Wilderness Boundary and goes to Hunters Lake. You may choose to to choose may You Lake. Hunters to goes and Boundary Wilderness the at begins trail

Lake Fork trailhead on Hwy. 160. To get to Tie Hill, you will want to turn left and follow to to follow and left turn to want will you Hill, Tie to get To 160. Hwy. on trailhead Fork Lake

: 6.5 miles 6.5 : DISTANCE

: 8,700 ft. ft. 8,700 : ELEVATION Easy : DIFFICULTY miles 0.5 : DISTANCE

Meadows Reservoir and follow FSR 430 for 11 miles to the Hunters Lake trailhead. This This trailhead. Lake Hunters the to miles 11 for 430 FSR follow and Reservoir Meadows on on saw bow small a carry you that recommend We

intersection you come to will be #836, and if you turn to the right, you will end up at the the at up end will you right, the to turn you if and #836, be will to come you intersection

West Frisco #850 Frisco West

Million Reservoir Reservoir Million To get to the trailhead, go west 11 miles from South Fork on Hwy 160. Turn right at Big Big at right Turn 160. Hwy on Fork South from miles 11 west go trailhead, the to get To

follow about 3.5 miles to Shaw Lake. The trail begins at the upper end of the lake. The first first The lake. the of end upper the at begins trail The Lake. Shaw to miles 3.5 about follow

Moderate Moderate plenty of water. water. of plenty Take Hwy. 160 southwest out of South Fork for 11 miles to FSR 430. Turn right here and and here right Turn 430. FSR to miles 11 for Fork South of out southwest 160 Hwy. Take

the trail. Any damage will result in a fine. a in result will damage Any trail. the permission before using. before permission : Easy to to Easy : DIFFICULTY mile 1 : DISTANCE ft. 11,400 to ft. 11,000 : ELEVATION

has only a few hike-a-bike sections on the trail, ending at Frisco Lake. The downhill ride is fun! is ride downhill The Lake. Frisco at ending trail, the on sections hike-a-bike few a only has

: 1 mile 1 : DISTANCE

the Visitors Center parking lot, bring a lunch and and lunch a bring lot, parking Center Visitors the

is difficult with steep sections and goes through private property. Please ask for for ask Please property. private through goes and sections steep with difficult is

Hunters Lake #800 #800 Lake Hunters foot bridge. The trail follows the creek then climbs with 10 switchbacks. The upper section section upper The switchbacks. 10 with climbs then creek the follows trail The bridge. foot

Tie Hill #835 #835 Hill Tie access a suitable campsite up to 300 feet from from feet 300 to up campsite suitable a access

328; 1/3 mile past the guard station the trail will start on the east side. This trail trail This side. east the on start will trail the station guard the past mile 1/3 328;

the left, just past the animal rehab center. To begin the hike or ride, cross the creek via the the via creek the cross ride, or hike the begin To center. rehab animal the past just left, the every week during May – September. Meet at at Meet September. – May during week every

From the west edge of Del Norte, follow Pinos Creek CR 14 to Burro Creek Rd Rd Creek Burro to 14 CR Creek Pinos follow Norte, Del of edge west the From • Riders are not allowed to ride off trail except to to except trail off ride to allowed not are Riders • In Del Norte, head south on CR 13 (San Francisco Creek) and go 9 miles. The trailhead is on on is trailhead The miles. 9 go and Creek) Francisco (San 13 CR on south head Norte, Del In

Continental Divide Trail. Mountain Bikes are allowed up to the Wilderness Boundary. Wilderness the to up allowed are Bikes Mountain Trail. Divide Continental

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: 3 miles 3 : DISTANCE

DISTANCE: 6.3 MILES DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED TO INTERMEDIATE DIFFICULTY: MILES 6.3 DISTANCE: you will enter the . Following the trail further will connect to the the to connect will further trail the Following Wilderness. Weminuche the enter will you

mountain ranges. ranges. mountain

also tell you what uses are allowed on that trail. trail. that on allowed are uses what you tell also

Frisco Fitton #894 Fitton Frisco ft. 11,982 to 9,000 ELEVATION: woods and small open meadows as you move up the canyon. About 1-½ miles up the trail trail the up miles 1-½ About canyon. the up move you as meadows open small and woods If you aren’t comfortable riding by yourself, yourself, by riding comfortable aren’t you If

the rock canyons, providing panoramic views of the and surrounding surrounding and Valley Luis San the of views panoramic providing canyons, rock the

Middle Frisco #879 Frisco Middle then levels out with small rolling hills as the trail follows the creek. Cover consists of thick thick of consists Cover creek. the follows trail the as hills rolling small with out levels then

what is allowed on specific trails. Trailheads will will Trailheads trails. specific on allowed is what

singletrack trails (NEPA approved, non-motorized). Several times the trail surfaces from from surfaces trail the times Several non-motorized). approved, (NEPA trails singletrack

where the Hope Creek trailhead is located on the left. The trail has an initial climb, but but climb, initial an has trail The left. the on located is trailhead Creek Hope the where up the mountain. This can be rocky and narrow and is best for Motorcycles. for best is and narrow and rocky be can This mountain. the up on that trail. that on

desert boulder canyons have tight, winding, purpose-built, natural surface & slickrock slickrock & surface natural purpose-built, winding, tight, have canyons boulder desert

make sure to check Forest Service maps as to to as maps Service Forest check to sure make

After you top your first hill going towards Shaw Lake, you will descend to a switchback switchback a to descend will you Lake, Shaw towards going hill first your top you After

road to some other cabins. For a longer hike, return to the original trail and continue continue and trail original the to return hike, longer a For cabins. other some to road

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with large boulder formations which give the user a sense of seclusion. The high high The seclusion. of sense a user the give which formations boulder large with

one of the fastest ways to lose our riding privileges privileges riding our lose to ways fastest the of one turn off on the right. Proceed past Big Meadows Lake, staying to the right at the fork. fork. the at right the to staying Lake, Meadows Big past Proceed right. the on off turn

mile you will find a cabin on the left. If you can, continue up the canyon, on the wagon wagon the on canyon, the up continue can, you If left. the on cabin a find will you mile

• Some trails are closed to ATVs and dirt bikes, so so bikes, dirt and ATVs to closed are trails Some •

part of the 200-acre Lookout Mountain Park Trails System. Trails Park Mountain Lookout 200-acre the of part the western edge of, and connected to, the Limekiln Area. It is a unique, rugged region region rugged unique, a is It Area. Limekiln the to, connected and of, edge western the

Follow Hwy. 160 south from South Fork approximately 11 miles to Big Meadows Lake Lake Meadows Big to miles 11 approximately Fork South from south 160 Hwy. Follow

creek on the right to find an old wagon road. By following this road down the creek ¼ ¼ creek the down road this following By road. wagon old an find to right the on creek

the obstacle will often cause erosion, and that is is that and erosion, cause often will obstacle the of 600 feet with craggy switchbacks near the top. The summit is 8,475 feet in elevation and and elevation in feet 8,475 is summit The top. the near switchbacks craggy with feet 600 of

Start 5 miles east of Del Norte off of US 160 at Gun Club Rd. This geologic area is on on is area geologic This Rd. Club Gun at 160 US of off Norte Del of east miles 5 Start

will come out of the Aspens to see the creek and abandoned beaver dams. Cross the the Cross dams. beaver abandoned and creek the see to Aspens the of out come will : M : DIFFICULTY derate due to elevation gain of 2,400 ft. ft. 2,400 of gain elevation to due derate o

and dirt bikes. bikes. dirt and bicyclists, and equestrians. The more difficult 1-mile trail to the summit has an elevation gain gain elevation an has summit the to trail 1-mile difficult more The equestrians. and bicyclists,

the canyons is very helpful. very is canyons the

and go back. The path you make by going around around going by make you path The back. go and

is by a large rock. This hike takes you through nice aspen groves. After 1-½ miles you you miles 1-½ After groves. aspen nice through you takes hike This rock. large a by is : 6 miles to the Weminuche Wilderness Border. Border. Wilderness Weminuche the to miles 6 : DISTANCE

Open all year, this natural surface, non-motorized singletrack trail is open to hikers, runners, runners, hikers, to open is trail singletrack non-motorized surface, natural this year, all Open

Open most of the year. Winter snow makes this area foot only, and prior knowledge of of knowledge prior and only, foot area this makes snow Winter year. the of most Open biking, nature hiking, horse-back riding, ATVs, ATVs, riding, horse-back hiking, nature biking,

Bear Creek road FSR 614. Follow FSR 614 to the end of the road, where the trailhead trailhead the where road, the of end the to 614 FSR Follow 614. FSR road Creek Bear : 9,500 ft To 12,000 ft ft 12,000 To ft 9,500 : ELEVATION

obstacle, and if you can’t remove it, turn around around turn it, remove can’t you if and obstacle,

2-South end of Spruce St.; 3-South end of Columbia Ave.; 4-West end of 7th St. 7th of end 4-West Ave.; Columbia of end 3-South St.; Spruce of end 2-South

n I : DIFFICULTY termediate to Advanced Advanced to termediate Take Hwy. 149 for 1 mile and turn right on CR 15, after crossing the river. Go 3 miles to to miles 3 Go river. the crossing after 15, CR on right turn and mile 1 for 149 Hwy. Take

Hope Creek Trail #838 Trail Creek Hope

• All Forest Service Roads are open for mountain mountain for open are Roads Service Forest All •

4 Town of Del Norte Trail Heads: 1-Corner of US Highway 160 and Rd. 14; 14; Rd. County and 160 Highway US of 1-Corner Heads: Trail Norte Del of Town 4

: 9.5+ miles miles 9.5+ : DISTANCE ft. 8,100 to 7,900 : ELEVATION AROUND IT!! Make a good effort to remove the the remove to effort good a Make IT!! AROUND o M : DIFFICULTY derate derate

: Beginner to Intermediate to Beginner : DIFFICULTY miles 8 : DISTANCE ft. 8,475 to 7,884 : ELEVATION

Stone Quarry Trail System – BLM – System Trail Quarry Stone

: 4 miles miles 4 : DISTANCE ft. 9,200 To ft. 8,400 ELEVATION:

(or 207 inches around), and possibly close to 500 years old. years 500 to close possibly and around), inches 207 (or conditions can surprise the unprepared. unprepared. the surprise can conditions

obstacle such as a downed tree, DO NOT RIDE RIDE NOT DO tree, downed a as such obstacle Lookout Mountain Park Trails – Town of Del Norte Del of Town – Trails Park Mountain Lookout

East Bear #709 Bear East biggest tree in the National Forest, a Douglas Fir that is 66 inches in diameter diameter in inches 66 is that Fir Douglas a Forest, National Grande Rio the in tree biggest

Be aware of the weather. Rapidly changing changing Rapidly weather. the of aware Be

on the trail to negotiate. When you encounter an an encounter you When negotiate. to trail the on is ¾ of a mile from this point. this from mile a of ¾ is up the stair case to the upright wood poles that mark the trail. At the end you will find the the find will you end the At trail. the mark that poles wood upright the to case stair the up

Map available at www.delnortetrails.org at available Map it provides about a century of riding. riding. of century a about provides it

#750. Turn left at this intersection and go until it again intersects with trail #710. The lake lake The #710. trail with intersects again it until go and intersection this at left Turn #750. Directly across the road from the parking area you will see a sign for “The Fir”. Proceed Proceed Fir”. “The for sign a see will you area parking the from road the across Directly trailhead will be 1.2 miles on the left-hand side of the road. the of side left-hand the on miles 1.2 be will trailhead gear and a warm layer, water and some food. food. some and water layer, warm a and gear

All trails will still have rocks, side hills and obstacles obstacles and hills side rocks, have still will trails All

singletrack on almost every geographic feature, and connected by two-track roads. In total, total, In roads. two-track by connected and feature, geographic every almost on singletrack From Big Meadows Reservoir, take the Archuleta Trail #839 until it intersects with trail trail with intersects it until #839 Trail Archuleta the take Reservoir, Meadows Big From following the road around the reservoir to the Cross Creek Campground on the far end. end. far the on Campground Creek Cross the to reservoir the around road the following

Go 1 mile southwest of South Fork on Hwy. 160, turn left at Beaver Creek Road. The The Road. Creek Beaver at left turn 160, Hwy. on Fork South of southwest mile 1 Go

from your vehicle, take a day pack with rain rain with pack day a take vehicle, your from Spanish Trailhead. This is a large expanse of land with purpose-built, NEPA-approved NEPA-approved purpose-built, with land of expanse large a is This Trailhead. Spanish

the left. Take this road approximately 7 miles up a gradual climb to Beaver Reservoir, Reservoir, Beaver to climb gradual a up miles 7 approximately road this Take left. the

: 7 miles 7 : DISTANCE

: 4 miles miles 4 : DISTANCE 8,900ft. to 8,200 : ELEVATION

are safe for an average rider. rider. average an for safe are

Open most of the year. Start 6 miles east of Del Norte on Hwy. 160 at the marked Limekiln/ marked the at 160 Hwy. on Norte Del of east miles 6 Start year. the of most Open

Take Hwy. 160 south approximately 1 mile to the Beaver Creek Reservoir turn off, on on off, turn Reservoir Creek Beaver the to mile 1 approximately south 160 Hwy. Take

Spruce Lakes #710 Lakes Spruce

• If you are going more than 30 minutes away away minutes 30 than more going are you If •

Church Creek #933 Creek Church

: Beginner to Intermediate Intermediate to Beginner : DIFFICULTY

: Easy Easy : DIFFICULTY miles 0.5 : DISTANCE and and ATVers Silverthread the by ridden been have

roads open of miles 29.2 singletrack; motorized of miles 24 singletrack; of miles 9.3 : DISTANCE

Giant Fir Tree Trail Trail Tree Fir Giant

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find beautiful views of Del Norte Peak, Willow Park and the surrounding area. surrounding the and Park Willow Peak, Norte Del of views beautiful find ihihe i Orange in highlighted are trails which which trails are trails The woods, here are a few suggestions: few a are here woods, Limekiln Area – BLM connecting to USFS to connecting BLM – Area Limekiln

the way but should be treated prior to use. Once you reach the end of this trail, you will will you trail, this of end the reach you Once use. to prior treated be should but way the hawks, and other bird species, desert flowers, grasses and reptiles inhabit the area. the inhabit reptiles and grasses flowers, desert species, bird other and hawks,

Mountain bikes are allowed. are bikes Mountain As you prepare for your venture into the the into venture your for prepare you As

the summer months, and Big Game hunters during the fall. Water is available along along available is Water fall. the during hunters Game Big and months, summer the

others in the area, with some excellent lower watershed features. Mule deer, elk, falcons, falcons, elk, deer, Mule features. watershed lower excellent some with area, the in others

to the Wilderness Boundary. Wilderness the to

this trail will start on the right side of the road. This is a difficult trail with steep sections. sections. steep with trail difficult a is This road. the of side right the on start will trail this

from the campground and is mostly used by folks staying at the campground during during campground the at staying folks by used mostly is and campground the from

Mountain Range. Designed as one large loop, the climbs/descents are longer than many many than longer are climbs/descents the loop, large one as Designed Range. Mountain MOTORIZED TRAIL INFORMATION TRAIL MOTORIZED

open meadows. The trail is generally gentle and well-marked. Mountain Bikes are allowed up up allowed are Bikes Mountain well-marked. and gentle generally is trail The meadows. open

From Big Meadows Reservoir follow FSR 430 for 1 mile past the Hunters Lake trailhead, trailhead, Lake Hunters the past mile 1 for 430 FSR follow Reservoir Meadows Big From follow the road about 7 miles to the Cross Creek Campground. The trail goes east east goes trail The Campground. Creek Cross the to miles 7 about road the follow

and big vistas of San Francisco Creek, the San Luis Valley and the Sangre de Cristo Cristo de Sangre the and Valley Luis San the Creek, Francisco San of vistas big and

Recreational Trail. It follows Lake Creek through a rocky canyon, then gradually breaks into into breaks gradually then canyon, rocky a through Creek Lake follows It Trail. Recreational

Go west 1 mile from South Fork on Hwy. 160. Turn left at Beaver Creek Road and and Road Creek Beaver at left Turn 160. Hwy. on Fork South from mile 1 west Go : 7.9 miles 7.9 : DISTANCE

long, mostly gradual climbs and descents. The area has a mix of rock features, canyon, canyon, features, rock of mix a has area The descents. and climbs gradual mostly long,

Hill Trail #835 from the northern end. The Lake Fork Trail has been designated a National National a designated been has Trail Fork Lake The end. northern the from #835 Trail Hill

trails up to wilderness boundaries. wilderness to up trails

Decker Creek #834 Creek Decker

(French St.). For hikers and mountain bikers, this singletrack, non-motorized trail has has trail non-motorized singletrack, this bikers, mountain and hikers For St.). (French : Moderate Moderate : DIFFICULTY miles 4 : DISTANCE

FSR 430 toward Big Meadows and continue on past Shaw Lake. The road intersects the Tie Tie the intersects road The Lake. Shaw past on continue and Meadows Big toward 430 FSR

Open May 1–Dec 31. Start 1-½ miles south of Del Norte, CO on Rio Grande County Rd 13 13 Rd County Grande Rio on CO Norte, Del of south miles 1-½ Start 31. 1–Dec May Open ELEVATION: 8,400 ft. To 9,000 ft. (use late spring to mid fall) mid to spring late (use ft. 9,000 To ft. 8,400 ELEVATION:

Option B: Option Follow Hwy. 160 southwest about 11 miles, turning right on on right turning miles, 11 about southwest 160 Hwy. Follow highway. the of side

Mountain Bikes are allowed on all all on allowed are Bikes Mountain

Cross Creek Trail #812 Trail Creek Cross : I : DIFFICULTY termediate to Advanced to termediate n eventually connects with FSR 361, which is a side road from Park Creek Road 380. Road Creek Park from road side a is which 361, FSR with connects eventually

stretch above timber line. timber above stretch Option A: Option Go 10 miles southwest of South Fork on Hwy. 160. The trailhead is on the right right the on is trailhead The 160. Hwy. on Fork South of southwest miles 10 Go

: 9.5 miles miles 9.5 : DISTANCE ft. 8,600 to 7,900 : ELEVATION zigzags up the hill and you will come to a meadow at the top of the hill. Tewksberry Trail Trail Tewksberry hill. the of top the at meadow a to come will you and hill the up zigzags

Both trails lead to the lake, you’re almost there. When going over the divide there is a long long a is there divide the over going When there. almost you’re lake, the to lead trails Both

i m 7 : DISTANCE : Easy to Moderate Moderate to Easy : DIFFICULTY les

corrals. Behind the corrals on the mountainside you will find the trailhead. The trail trail The trailhead. the find will you mountainside the on corrals the Behind corrals.

Pronghorn Trails System – BLM – System Trails Pronghorn

a “Y” in the trail. The right goes over the rock slide. Next you will encounter another “Y”. “Y”. another encounter will you Next slide. rock the over goes right The trail. the in “Y” a

: 8,800 ft. ends at 11,400 (use mid-spring to late fall) fall) late to mid-spring (use 11,400 at ends ft. 8,800 : ELEVATION

motorized trails–just use caution. use trails–just motorized down the dirt road staying to the right at the “Y”. You will end up in a meadow with horse horse with meadow a in up end will You “Y”. the at right the to staying road dirt the down

(there will be some large posts sticking up near the trail). At this point you may encounter encounter may you point this At trail). the near up sticking posts large some be will (there

Lake Fork Trail #836 Trail Fork Lake

left, and the Tewksberry Trail and the Beaver Creek Youth Camp on the right. Proceed Proceed right. the on Camp Youth Creek Beaver the and Trail Tewksberry the and left,

Crater Lake Trail marker. Follow the trail, and after ¾ of a mile you will have a canyon view view canyon a have will you mile a of ¾ after and trail, the Follow marker. Trail Lake Crater

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left. Follow this road about 5 miles where you will see the Million Reservoir turn off on the the on off turn Reservoir Million the see will you where miles 5 about road this Follow left. Hikers, Bikers & Horses can use use can Horses & Bikers Hikers,

#380, passing the Elwood Pass jeep road on the right. Continue along until you see the the see you until along Continue right. the on road jeep Pass Elwood the passing #380,

biking and horse trails. It is home to the annual “12 Hours of Penitence” endurance race. race. endurance Penitence” of Hours “12 annual the to home is It trails. horse and biking

Take Hwy. 160 south approximately 1 mile to the Beaver Creek Reservoir turn off on the the on off turn Reservoir Creek Beaver the to mile 1 approximately south 160 Hwy. Take disoriented in the canyons of this area. this of canyons the in disoriented

to the right, taking road #380 (this is also the road to Platoro). Proceed about 4 miles on on miles 4 about Proceed Platoro). to road the also is (this #380 road taking right, the to

many bolted routes for beginners as well as advanced climbers, with campsites, hiking, hiking, campsites, with climbers, advanced as well as beginners for routes bolted many

on the stones. Take great care when searching further for artifacts, as hikers can become become can hikers as artifacts, for further searching when care great Take stones. the on

Hwy. 160 from South Fork) and proceed up the road 15 miles to a “Y” intersection. Stay Stay intersection. “Y” a to miles 15 road the up proceed and Fork) South from 160 Hwy. : Moderate Moderate : DIFFICULTY miles 5 : DISTANCE

NEPA approved, non-motorized, singletrack trails, as well as technical rock climbing with with climbing rock technical as well as trails, singletrack non-motorized, approved, NEPA

wagon tracks and other trail evidence, such as wagon hubs and axles rubbing and wearing wearing and rubbing axles and hubs wagon as such evidence, trail other and tracks wagon

To get to the trailhead, take the Park Creek/Summitville Road (approx. 8 miles south on on south miles 8 (approx. Road Creek/Summitville Park the take trailhead, the to get To ELEVATION: 8,400 ft. to 9,440 ft. 9,440 to ft. 8,400 ELEVATION:

This is high-desert canyon and low alpine riding/hiking. It comprises purpose-built, purpose-built, comprises It riding/hiking. alpine low and canyon high-desert is This

the left fork, as indicated by the sign. After walking for about ½ mile, you will encounter the the encounter will you mile, ½ about for walking After sign. the by indicated as fork, left the

Tewksberry Trail #842 Trail Tewksberry : Strenuous due to elevation gain of 2,000 ft. ft. 2,000 of gain elevation to due Strenuous : DIFFICULTY miles 4.5 : DISTANCE

other trails are available as well. well. as available are trails other

Rd 33, continuing as Saguache County Rd 38A for about 12 miles to the signed entry. signed the to miles 12 about for 38A Rd County Saguache as continuing 33, Rd La Garita Mountains. Continue about 9.2 miles, turning left onto an unimproved road. Take Take road. unimproved an onto left turning miles, 9.2 about Continue Mountains. Garita La

Crater Lake #707 Lake Crater

Open most of the year. About 20 minutes north of Del Norte off of Hwy. 112 on to County County to on 112 Hwy. of off Norte Del of north minutes 20 About year. the of most Open “Elephant Rocks” to your left. The lower mountains to the North (straight ahead) are the the are ahead) (straight North the to mountains lower The left. your to Rocks” “Elephant

Del Norte Peak can be climbed from Willow Park on foot. on Park Willow from climbed be can Peak Norte Del

levels are included in this guide; many many guide; this in included are levels

La Garita sign and turn left on CR 33, which will turn into 38A. As you drive you will see the the see will you drive you As 38A. into turn will which 33, CR on left turn and sign Garita La

a E : DIFFICULTY sy to Difficult to sy

to its headwaters. It then crosses the Hogback Ridge and terminates in Willow Park. Park. Willow in terminates and Ridge Hogback the crosses then It headwaters. its to

when the leaves are changing. are leaves the when

the site, proceed to Del Norte and take a left at the stop light onto Hwy. 112. Continue to the the to Continue 112. Hwy. onto light stop the at left a take and Norte Del to proceed site, the

: 20+ miles miles 20+ : DISTANCE ft. 8,000 above ELEVATION:

trail follows West Pinos Creek downstream about a mile, then climbs up Shady Creek Creek Shady up climbs then mile, a about downstream Creek Pinos West follows trail

road. Hike up the road about a mile to reach your car. This is a great hike during the fall fall the during hike great a is This car. your reach to mile a about road the up Hike road.

The interest in this area is the wagon tracks in the rock made by early pioneers. To reach reach To pioneers. early by made rock the in tracks wagon the is area this in interest The

accessible trails for people of all ability ability all of people for trails accessible Penitente Canyon Recreation Area – BLM – Area Recreation Canyon Penitente

From here it is 2 miles to Elk Park. This trail is well suited to motorcycles and ATVs. The The ATVs. and motorcycles to suited well is trail This Park. Elk to miles 2 is it here From

to the Silver Pass Trail. You will have to bushwhack to the right (north) about ¼ mile to the the to mile ¼ about (north) right the to bushwhack to have will You Trail. Pass Silver the to

: Moderate to Difficult Difficult to Moderate : DIFFICULTY miles 0.5 : DISTANCE

of Del Norte. Travel about 10 miles until you see a big sign for the National Forest. Forest. National the for sign big a see you until miles 10 about Travel Norte. Del of

intersects with the #813. You will follow this trail for about 3 miles miles 3 about for trail this follow will You #813. Trail Divide Continental the with intersects

La Garita Wagon Tracks #787 #787 Tracks Wagon Garita La

Only a selection of the most popular and and popular most the of selection a Only

This trail starts at Elk Park on the Pinos Creek Road, which is CR 14, on the west edge edge west the on 14, CR is which Road, Creek Pinos the on Park Elk at starts trail This that were cut for railroad ties in the late 1800s. 1800s. late the in ties railroad for cut were that begins above the road on the right. Follow the trail ½ mile to the top of the pass where it it where pass the of top the to mile ½ trail the Follow right. the on road the above begins

and to Wheeler Geological Area. Along the trail is evidence of Douglas Fir tree stumps stumps tree Fir Douglas of evidence is trail the Along Area. Geological Wheeler to and to the junction of FSR 388, follow 388 to the end of the road where you will park. The trail trail The park. will you where road the of end the to 388 follow 388, FSR of junction the to : 10 miles miles 10 : DISTANCE 11,400ft. to 9,800 ELEVATION:

recreational hunters or hikers, horsemen also like to take this trail towards Hanson’s Mill Mill Hanson’s towards trail this take to like also horsemen hikers, or hunters recreational creek. Mountain Bikes are allowed up to the Wilderness Boundary. Wilderness the to up allowed are Bikes Mountain creek.

Go west on Hwy. 160 for 13 miles to Pass Creek Road 390 (Tucker Ponds). Take FSR 390 390 FSR Take Ponds). (Tucker 390 Road Creek Pass to miles 13 for 160 Hwy. on west Go Shady Creek Trail #898 Trail Creek Shady

this trail will have to be accessed via the Alder Bench Trail #799. Used mostly by by mostly Used #799. Trail Bench Alder the via accessed be to have will trail this to wind fall trees. In general, the trail is very scenic and maintains a steady incline along the the along incline steady a maintains and scenic very is trail the general, In trees. fall wind to

Bonito Pass Trail #840 #840 Trail Pass Bonito : 3.75 miles miles 3.75 : DISTANCE

There is no public right-of-way through private property adjacent to Hwy. 149, therefore therefore 149, Hwy. to adjacent property private through right-of-way public no is There Highland Trail #832 in the vicinity of Sawtooth Mountain. This trail is steep and susceptible susceptible and steep is trail This Mountain. Sawtooth of vicinity the in #832 Trail Highland

the right and an old saw mill site. mill saw old an and right the

Meadows and follow for 3 miles to Shaw Lake. The trail starts here and goes west towards the the towards west goes and here starts trail The Lake. Shaw to miles 3 for follow and Meadows

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Rio Grande Country has three MOTORCYLE TRAILS (HIKE/BIKE/HORSES OK, NO ATVS) DRIVING TOUR wonderfully unique towns Alder Bench Trail #799 Take Hwy 160 west of South Fork for 1.3 miles and turn left to Beaver Creek waiting for you… Rd/FSR 360. After 4 miles, you can turn left up a small hill for Million ELEVATION: 8,400 ft. to 8,900 ft. (use early summer to mid fall) A Reservoir . It is a short walk to the lake, but the scenery and fishing are DISTANCE: 1.5 miles DIFFICULTY: Moderate worth it. Once you reach Beaver Creek Reservoir, you may fish, boat, or just admire Monte Vista is home to the annual Crane Take Hwy. 149 out of South Fork towards CR 15, and when you cross the river bridge take the scenery. If you continue on for 13 more miles you will reach Poage Lake, which Festival in March, and the Oldest Professional the first right. Continue along the road about 1-½ miles to the Alder Creek sign and take is a dead end. From here you have two options: a left here. Proceed approximately 2.4 miles down road 610 to the Alder Creek Guard 1. At the “Y” turn left on FSR 332 and follow it for 1 mile until you get to a “Y” for Rodeo in July. From agriculture to a wildlife Station. Trail #799 starts here, and is steep, narrow and rocky. FSR 359 & 332. If you take FSR 322 you will meet up with FSR 330 after 8-10 miles, refuge, golf course and Drive-In Movie which turns into Pinos Creek Rd (CR 14) which will bring you back to Hwy. 160 in Del Bennet #872 Norte. If you turn right on FSR 330 you will reach the Summitville Mine . Theater, there is something for everyone. DISTANCE: 7 miles 2. If you have 4-wheel drive, take FSR 359 for 5-7 miles, then follow FSR 350 and Summer work your way north toward Del Norte Peak. You will reach an intersection. Turn From Del Norte go south on CR 13 and turn west on FSR 327, the trail starts at the end of left on FSR 345 which will bring you to Hwy 160 just east of South Fork. Del Norte is the intersecting point for this road. Experienced ATV riders are best for this trail. three annual cross country bicycle races. Recreation Map Take Hwy 160 southwest from South Fork for 7 miles and turn left on Park Its 200-acre Lookout Mountain Park has Cathedral #794 Creek Rd FSR 380. The creek offers great fishing here. After 15 miles you will ELEVATION: 9,370 ft ends at 10,960 ft (use early spring to late fall) B have 2 options: HIKING TRAIL INFORMATION DISTANCE: 3.25 miles DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate over eight miles of looping singletrack trails 1. Turn left on FSR 330, and in 3 miles you will be at Summitville, a historic gold- Go 6 miles east of South Fork on Hwy. 160. Turn left on Embargo Creek CR 18 and follow Rio Grande County and it neighbors comprise a hikers for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. mining town started in 1870. Many historic buildings can be seen from a distance, as for 2 miles, turning right on CR 15 for ½ mile, then left on to FSR 650. Follow for 2 more the site is now undergoing an EPA clean up. paradise hundreds of miles of little used trails radiate out It is the county seat with government, miles turning left on FSR 640 to Cathedral Campground. The trail from the campground Trout Creek #831 2. Stay on FSR 380 and travel through Elwood Pass (rough) towards another of this area. From the “King of Trails,” — the gorgeous recreation, healthcare, and numerous to Cathedral Rock is the easiest to negotiate. From the rock the trail climbs and becomes ELEVATION: 8,400 ft. to 9,000 ft. (use late spring to early fall) abandoned mine site called Stunner. If you stay on FSR 380 you will eventually wind Continental Divide Trail — to short one-hour walks along outdoor events and opportunities. steeper and rocky until it tops out near Groundhog Park. DISTANCE: 4 miles to the creek, 8 miles to wilderness boundary up in Platoro, 41 miles off of Hwy 160. babbling brooks, this Rocky Mountain enclave offers a DIFFICULTY: Hike/Horse - Moderate; Motorcycle - Difficult To return, follow the same route, or go back to Summitville and follow FSR 330 to CR Embargo Creek #792 14 to Del Norte. wide choice of mapped routes into five wilderness areas, South Fork is known for year-round family Follow Hwy. 160 south out of South Fork for 2-3 miles. Approximately ¼ mile before you National Forest and BLM lands. ELEVATION: 8.500 ft to 12,000 ft. (use spring to early fall) reach Riverbend Resort there is a small turn off to the right. Follow this dirt road a few oriented outdoor recreation. Trails abound for DISTANCE: 6 miles DIFFICULTY: Moderate hundred feet and park. After passing through the gate, follow the trail up and down then Take Hwy. 160 southwest of South Fork for 11 miles and turn right on FSR For safety, follow clear trails and use a map and compass multiple activities and events like Logger Days Go east of South Fork about 6 miles turn left on CR 18. Follow for 2 miles to CR 15 and up again and descend to the creek. This is normally an out-and-back trail, however you 410 to Big Meadows Reservoir, a delight to campers, fisherman and go right on CR 15 for ½ mile. Then go north (left) on FSR 650 for a few miles turning left can continue via Trail #833 back around to road 433, out to Hwy. 160. This trail offers a C hikers. Continue past Big Meadows for 3 miles to Shaw Lake, or 11 miles to to help you. Altitudes range from 7,700 to 13,600 feet. Your a parking lot and a short ¼-mile hike into Hunters Lake – watch for moose. Return and Rhythm’s on the Rio, plus amazing fall towards Cathedral Campground on FSR 640, past the campground to the end of the road. variety of terrain with moderate climbs. The first two miles is great for ATVs, but after body requires deep breathing and plenty of water to keep to South Fork, or turn right on Hwy 160, and after 2 miles turn left onto FSR 390 The trailhead is next to a private gate. This is a nice trail through Spruce, Aspen and by a this motorcycles are best. your muscles and brain supplied with oxygen. Even summer colors along the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. toward Pass Creek. After 3 miles you will reach Tucker Ponds which offers creek with lots of beaver activity and good fishing. You may also want to try the Cathedral handicap-accessible fishing. evenings can chill someone caught out without adequate (3-¼ miles) and the Fremont Camp (3-½ miles) trails while in the area. West Bear Creek #932 For more adventure, continue up Hwy 160 to the Wolf Creek Ski Area. 2 miles past clothing. Most of the trails in the area involve walking up ELEVATION: 8,400 to 9,200ft. DISTANCE: 2.5 miles the ski area turn right on FSR 401 and follow it to the top of Thunder Mountain and valleys or slopes, then back down. None are level or paved, I PLEDGE TO TREAD LIGHTLY BY: Freemont Camp #885 Go north on Hwy. 149 from South Fork turning right after crossing the river to CR 15. Lobo Overlook for a view of the Continental Divide. so wear good hiking boots. DISTANCE: 7 miles After following CR 15 for 2-½ miles, turn left on FSR 614 to Bear Creek. You will drive up Traveling only where motorized vehicles are permitted. From Cathedral campground, follow the Embargo Creek Trail to an intersection about this road another 2 miles to the trailhead. (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Take Hwy 149, turning right after the river on CR 15. After The Silverthread Hiking Group goes out each Tuesday at 4 miles up. You will drop down to the right towards the creek. Follow this trail for another 1-¼ miles, turn left on Alder Creek Rd/FSR 610. This is the canyon that John 9am from the South Fork Visitors Center from Mid-May to couple of miles, and once you clear the trees you will see the trail on the other side of the Wolf Creek Trail #849 D Freemont is believed to have traveled when he lost all of his horses, mules Respecting the rights of hikers, skiers, campers and and 11 men looking for a railroad route. At the Round Park turnoff (7 miles above the October for 6-8 hour walks for ages 10-80 (no pets or radios). meadow across the creek. ELEVATION: 9,800ft. DIFFICULTY: Expert others to enjoy their activities undisturbed. Guard Station) you have two options: Not to be confused with , this trail starts on FSR 340. To access the www.silverthreaders.org 1. Turn right on FSR 611 and return to South Fork after 22 miles on the Aqua Ramon Little La Garita #793 trail, travel 2 miles east on Hwy. 160 to the Del Norte Peak and Willow Park access road Educating myself by obtaining maps and regulations Rd FSR 630. DISTANCE: 11.3 miles on the right. Take FSR 345 for about 4 miles to FSR 340 and follow for another 2-½ from public agencies, complying with signs and barriers 2. Continue left for 11.5 miles to FSR 610 which will take you to the Hansen Saw Mill Go north from Del Norte on Hwy. 112 for 2 miles and turn left on CR 33 and continue for 7 miles to the trailhead. This trail is motorized but is not well suited as a touring trail. It and asking owner’s permission to cross private property. site. From here follow FSR 600 for 10 miles to Hwy 149. Or, if you are ready for an dead ends at private property. The trail goes down a steep section at the start and can IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT BEFORE THESE TRAILS BE miles. Turn left here on FSR 670 and go 5 more miles to the trailhead. This is part of the adventure, take the turn for Wheeler Geological Area, a rough 14-mile journey, and Avoiding streams lake shores, meadows, muddy roads old Stock Driveway and will take you through a variety of scenic views, vegetation and be tough to climb back up if it rains or snows. For experienced ATV riders. well worth the amazing geological formations at the end. AT TEMPTED, LOCAL SOURCES BE CONSULTED CONCERNING elevations. Mesa Mountain stands at over 13,000 feet elevation and offers spectacular DIRECTION AND CONDITION OF TRAILS. DON’T RIDE ALONE, and trails, steep hillsides, wildlife and livestock. views of the San Luis Valley. Follow Hwy 149 for a 135-mile journey from South Fork to Gunnison, along OR AT LEAST LEAVE A NOTE AS TO WHERE YOU ARE GOING! Driving responsibly to protect the environment and the Silver Thread Scenic Byway, including stops along the way detailing the South Rock Creek E areas history, geology, scenery and wildlife. Creede and Lake City are great DISCLAIMER: Routes provided on this map give only general In order to ride motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs preserve opportunities to enjoy my vehicle on wild lands. DISTANCE: 1.95 miles stops for lunch and museums detailing how and why the region was first settled. guidance. Each user has the responsibility for his/her own safety on public lands, they must be registered with From Monte Vista, follow State Rd 15 for 2 miles to South Rock Creek Rd. 265 and follow and common sense. The mapped routes may appear quite different for 22 miles to the end of the road, where parking and the trail begin. Excellent ATV route. the State of . Registrations are usually Take Hwy. 149, turning right on CR 15 after crossing the river. Heading east Potential damage to our natural environment on National toward Del Norte, past the Rio Grande Golf Club. 5 miles past the golf course in the field due to user ability, weather, fallen trees, sign loss and Routes 703, 704, 761 & 934 are also motorcycle routes. Please contact the Visitors’ Forest Lands is intensified due to the increasing popularity of F you will find Colonel Pfeiffers’s grave marker on the left side of the road. other conditions. Always be prepared for inclement conditions and Center or National Forest Service Offices for a Motor Vehicle Use Map. available at dealerships, sporting goods stores and 4-wheeling. Potential damage may occur to soil, water, wildlife, Take a short hike up the hill to the gravesite. If you are interested in geology, Indian lore be alert to daylight and distance. You don’t have to follow the entire online at the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website at visual and solitude components on the forest(s). Tread Lightly is and flora, head on to Old Women’s Creek FSR 600. Travel for 9 miles, then turn left on trail, pick a time when you start and turn around where ever you are FSR 659, and you will see the Natural Arch. The pinon tree in the window is over 100 a program developed to educate and inform forest users on how cpw.State.Co.Us/. at that time, so that you make it back to the trail head before dark. years old. You will also see boulder fields, ancient volcanoes and dikes. From here you to enjoy 4-wheeling without damaging the resources or negatively can go back the way you came, or take FSR 660 east and either turn right on CR affecting others enjoyment of public lands. For Lodging, Events and ATVs less than 50” wide are allowed on the ATV 33/38A to the Elephant Rocks, or turn left on CR 33/38A and go on to La Garita. Visitor Information SHORTCUT: Take Hwy 160 to Del Norte, turn left at the stop light to Hwy 112, go 5 Accept a challenge that will truly test your skills and follow the trails system and all unpaved roads. UTVs are too miles and turn left on CR33/38A straight to La Garita, and then on to the Natural Arch. Tread Lightly Pledge. It is your responsibility to Tread Lightly and for Hiking, Biking, Vacation Planning Information, wide and must stay on the unpaved road system. protect the environment for your enjoyment now and for future Go east on Hwy. 160 for 2 miles, turn right on FSR 345 to Willow Park/ visit RioGrandeCountry.com Del Norte Peak. After 5 miles you will come to an intersection. FSR 345 dead generations. Further information on the Tread Lightly Program ATV & Motorcyle Trails Helmets are not required in Colorado, but are highly G ends near a hiking trail to the top of Del Norte Peak. Or, with 4-wheel drive, can be contacted through your nearest U. S. Forest Service office. recommended. take the right turn to FSR 350 which will intersect with FSR 359 going toward Poage © 2017 Rio Grande Country. Created by True North Designworks and Points of Interest Lake, then onto Beaver Creek Reservoir and back to Hwy 160 and South Fork.