Low Line #438
The Low Line Trail #438 begins at the intersection with the Cliff Creek Trail #840, crosses onto the Gunnison Ranger District and ends at the Gunnison National Forest boundary off Gunnison County Road 727. The trail is well defined and has good tread as it passes through open stands of aspen and conifer trees, eventually leading users through alpine meadows and parks. These parks are dotted with numerous species of wild flowers. In the early morning and evenings, deer and elk may be seen grazing on the distant hillsides. The views include Anthracite Mountain to the east and East Beckwith Peak to the west, along with a bird’s eye view of the Cliff Creek drainage. The first approximately 2.5 miles of the trail are in the West Elk Wilderness where wilderness regulations apply.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
10,400 ft
Directions
Cliff Creek Trailhead:
From Paonia: Travel east on Hwy 133 for approximately 15 miles to Gunnison County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Follow CR12 for approximately 19 miles to Horse Ranch Park. The Cliff Creek Trailhead is on the right across from Horse Ranch Park. Follow the Cliff Creek Trail #840 for 2.5 miles to the intersection with the Low Line Trail.
Low Line Southern Access:
From Gunnison: Travel north on Highway 135 to Gunnison County Road 730, Ohio Creek Road. Follow CR 730 for approximately 6.5 miles to CR 727. Follow CR 727 to the National Forest boundary and the beginning of the Low Line Trail.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
