West Dyer #885
The West Dyer Trail #885 begins at an intersection with the Dyer Connection Trail #886 and ends at an intersection with the Mendicant Trail #884. The trail follows the West Dyer drainage from Mendicant Ridge to its confluence with North Dyer Creek. It can be difficult to follow at times but is never far from West Dyer Creek so if lost it can be found again without much difficulty. At one point in the trail there is a rock outcropping that must be crossed. This trail is mainly used by big game hunters during the fall hunting seasons.
At a Glance
Open Season: | June |
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Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Fall Hunting |
Restrictions: | Open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bikes. |
Closest Towns: | Crawford, CO |
General Information
Directions:From Crawford: Travel south on Hwy 92 for approximately 12 miles to Crystal Creek Road. Turn east onto Crystal Creek Road and continue for approximately 14.5 miles to parking near Bald Mountain Reservoir. Crystal Creek Road becomes Forest Service Road #713 at the National Forest boundary. Follow the Bald Mountain Tie-in Trail #882 north for 1 miles to the intersection with the Mendicant Ridge Trail #884 and follow the Mendicant Ridge Trail west for 1 miles to the intersection with the West Dyer Trail.
Parking:
T. 51 N; R. 5 W; Section: 27. U.S.G.S. Map: Mount Guero. Elevation: 11,036 feet. Latitude: N38.65, Longitude: W-107.4.