Forty Seven #100
The Forty Seven Trail #100 begins at the end of Forest Service Road #504.1E and ends at Forest Service Road #402, Divide Road. The trail travels southwest and in about 1 miles it crosses Dry Fork Escalante Creek and turn west. It crosses FSR #507, Lockhart Road, in another 1.5 miles and follows FSR #507 south for about 0.8 miles where it turns to the west/southwest. It climbs out of a small draw and continues along the ridge until it terminates at FSR #402, Divide Road.
At a Glance
Open Season: | June |
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Usage: | Light-Medium |
Best Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | Open to hiking, horseback riding, mountain bikes, motorcycles, and OHVs less than 50" in width. |
Closest Towns: | Montrose, CO |
Operated By: | Ouray Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Delta: Turn west on Highway 348, 6th Street. Travel west and south on HWY 348 for approximately 4 miles to 25 Mesa Road. Continue on 25 Mesa Road for approximately 18 miles To the National Forest Boundary where 25 Mesa Road becomes Forest Service Road #503. Continue on FSR #503 for approximately 4.2 miles to FSR #504. Follow FSR #504 for approximately 2.8 miles to FSR #504.1E. Turn southwest on FSR #5040.1E, the trail access is approximately 0.5 miles at the end of the road.
Parking:
T. 49 N; R. 14 W; Section: 27. U.S.G.S. Map: Starvation Point. Elevation: 8,540 feet. Latitude: N38.48, Longitude: W-108.41.