Trail Ethics: The Mosley Ridge Trail is maintained for foot and horse travel. Please don’t cut across switchbacks or create new trails. Motors & Machines: Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed on the Mosley Ridge Trail or in Length 1.8 Miles Wilderness areas. A Pack String on the Mosley Ridge Trail Drinking Water: DO NOT drink water directly from a river or stream. Photo by Anne Williams Paonia R.D. Water needs to be treated first by either filtering, boil- ing for at least 10 minutes or treating with iodine The Mosley Ridge Trail #851 tablets. is a shortcut from the Little Multiple use: Robinson Trail #850 to the As you use this area you may notice that the For- Cliff Creek Trail #840. The est is managed for a broad range of uses. Rec- trail starts at Little Robinson reation use alone includes hiking, horseback Creek and switchbacks up the riding, hunting, and sightseeing. In addition, the vegetation in the Forest requires some form side of Mosley Ridge through of management. Livestock grazing is a form of aspen forests. Upon reaching land management you may encounter while us- The Jagged End of Mosley Ridge the ridge top the trail turns to ing this area. The livestock grazing on this area Photo by Anne Williams Paonia R.D. the east traveling through as- is managed in a very progressive and specific pen and open parks and around manner. The fences and gates that you may see are critical to managing the livestock and meet- old beaver ponds. From the ing the resource objectives that are planned for ridge top there are spectacular this area. Please close all gates that you open as views of East and West you travel through the area. Controlling the Beckwith to the North, Storm livestock in the manner that we have planned is Ridge to the East and the West important. Elk Peaks to the South East. After almost two miles the trail Be prepared for inclement weather at all times. intersects with the Cliff Creek Trail #840 and ends. Familiarize yourself with the area. For any questions or comments please contact: Paonia Ranger District Please don’t litter! Don’t forget your camera! 403 N. Rio Grande Ave., P.O. Box 1030 Paonia, CO 81428 Phone: (970) 527-4131 Fax: (970) 527-4151 or E-Mail: [email protected] or vullrey @fs.fed.us Trail Beginning:: Little Robinson Trail #850 at Little Robinson Creek. DDispersedispersed Camping Mosley Ridge Trail #851 Trail Ending:: Junction with the Cliff Dispersed camping is Creek Trail #840. permitted in most ar- eas of the Forest. Access #1: Take State Highway 133 Recreation maps are Little Robinson Trailhead Paonia Ranger District from Paonia to Gunnison County Road available at all local T H 12 (Kebler Pass Road). Turn Right Forest Service offices onto Coal Creek Road, Forest Road and personnel can an- West Elk Wilderness #709 and follow it to its end. Follow swer questions on spe- Trail #850 for about 2 miles until the cific sites. Camping in junction with Trail #851. undeveloped areas requires more from Access #2: From Crested Butte take the camper to help County Road 12 (Kebler Pass Rd) East keep the site in the to Horse Ranch Park. The Cliff Creek condition in which it Trailhead is across the road to the South was found. If you of Horse Ranch Park. Follow Trail Pack it in-Pack #840 until the junction with Trail #851. it out! Use: Foot and Horse Mosley Ridge Trail #851 Recommended Seasons: Fire Safety: Check in with your lo- SpringSpringSpring SummerSummerSummer FallFallFall WinterWinterWinter cal Forest Service of- 8 5 4 fice to see if fire bans a are in effect. USGS quad maps: Anthracite Range & West Beckwith Peak. Elevation Profile: Total Distance 1.8 Miles Principles of Leave No Trace: 1.1.1. Plan Ahead & Prepare 2.2.2. Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces 3.3.3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4.4.4. Leave What You Find 5.5.5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6.6.6. Respect Wildlife 7.7.7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA;s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice & TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider & employer. .