Wildcat #640
The Wildcat Trail #640 begins off Highway 141 in Unaweep Canyon and climbs atop the Uncompahgre Plateau to its junction with Thimble Point Road, FSR #417. It is used as a cutoff route between the two roads. From the upper trailhead, the first mile of trail is a two-track which travels across relatively flat terrain through ponderosa pine and aspen. The trail then becomes a foot trail which travels for 1.5 miles at a moderate grade down Gill Creek, through a variety of vegetation which includes; aspen, oakbrush, pinyon, and juniper. The last 0.5 miles of trail travels across a large sagebrush flat until it ties in with Highway 141.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
8,400
Directions
UPPER ACCESS:
To access the upper Wildcat Trailhead, travel 2.3 miles south on the Divide Road, FSR #402, from the Northern Forest Boundary to the Thimble Point Road, FSR #417. Turn right (west) onto the Thimble Point Road and travel approximately 2.5 miles to the upper Wildcat Trailhead. The Wildcat Trail forks right (north) off the Thimble Point Road as a two-track road, just after the road passes through a gate and fenceline.
LOWER ACCESS:
The lower Wildcat Trailhead is located at the bottom of the Unaweep Canyon off of Highway 141. From the Hwy 50/ Hwy 141 junction, which is located in the town of Whitewater, travel southwest on Highway 141 for approximately 21.3 miles to the Wildcat Trailhead turn off. This turn off consists of a small graveled circle which includes a parking area and picnic tables. The Wildcat Trailhead is located at the south end of the circle.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
