Drift Creek #815

The Drift Creek Trail #815 starts at Colorado Highway 133 and climbs up through brush country and then through aspen forest to the Drift Creek drainage. Here the trail ends near some old abandoned roads that were once used for coal exploration drilling. By following the abandoned roads much of the west side of Huntsman Ridge can be accessed. Watch for deer and elk as they are often seen in this area.

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At a Glance

Open Season:	May
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Fall Hunting
Restrictions:	Open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bikes.
Closest Towns:	Paonia, CO

General Information

Directions:

From Paonia: Travel north/northeast on Highway 133 for 29 miles. There is a small parking area on the north/west side of Hwy 133 just past the Gunnison National Forest Portal sign.

Parking:

T. 11 S; R. 89 W; Section: 9. U.S.G.S. Map: Chair Mountain & Placita. Elevation: 7,400 feet. Latitude: N39.11, Longitude: W-107.34.