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Blue Creek #620
The Blue Creek Trail #620 descends through a diverse mixture of vegetation from its upper trailhead to the lower trailhead near the confluence of Massey Branch and Blue Creek. In the upper sections of the trail, it travels through aspen and spruce/fir stands and gradually transitions into Gambel Oak, Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir, Pinyon Pine and Utah Juniper, and Narrowleaf Cottonwood as the trail descends. The Blue Creek drainage has numerous beaver ponds along its entire length and supports a large number of trout. Along the creek there is a great diversity of plants and shrubs as well: Dogwood, Serviceberry, Chokecherry, Hawthorn, Mountain Ash, Wolfberry, Alder, Mountain Mahogany, and Willow. The trail offers many scenic vistas and opportunities for viewing wildlife as well.
Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions
At a Glance
| Open Season: | June |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Fishing. |
| Closest Towns: | Grand Junction, CO |
| Operated By: | Grand Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:UPPER ACCESS:
Travel 16.2 miles south on the Divide Road, FSR #402, from the Northern Forest Boundary to a two-track road that forks off the right (west) side of the Divide Road, just after the Divide Road crosses a cattleguard. At this location there is a small parking/staging area for the Blue Creek Trail.
LOWER ACCESS:
Travel approximately 13.1 miles south on the Divide Road, FSR #402. from the Northern Forest Boundary to the Mailbox Upper Trailhead which forks right (west) off the Divide Road just before the turn-off for the Cold Springs Ranger Station. Travel down the Mailbox Trail #619 for approximately 5 miles from the upper trailhead to its intersection with the Leonard’s Ridge Trail #643 and the Blue Creek Trail.
The Blue Creek Lower Trailhead can also be accessed by travelling 0.7 miles down the Leonard’s Ridge Trail from its upper trailhead off the Leonard’s Saddle Road, FSR #414.
Parking:
UPPER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Divide Road, FSR #402. T. 50N., R. 16W., Sec. 8. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
At the junction with the Mailbox Trail #619 and Leonard’s Ridge Trail #643. T. 50N., R. 17W., Sec. 10. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Lake and Pond Fishing
General Info:
ParkingUPPER TRAILHEAD:
9,000 ft. elevation. Off the Divide Road (FDR #402). T. 50N., R. 16W., Sec. 8. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
7,200ft. elevation. At its junction with the Mailbox (FDT #619) and Leonard’s Ridge (FDT #643) Trails. T. 50N., R. 17W., Sec. 10. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
Parking
UPPER TRAILHEAD:
9,000 ft. elevation. Off the Divide Road (FDR #402). T. 50N., R. 16W., Sec. 8. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
7,200ft. elevation. At its junction with the Mailbox (FDT #619) and Leonard’s Ridge (FDT #643) Trails. T. 50N., R. 17W., Sec. 10. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
Parking
Parking
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
7,200ft. elevation. At its junction with the Mailbox (FDT #619) and Leonard’s Ridge (FDT #643) Trails. T. 50N., R. 17W., Sec. 10. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
Seasonal Information
Dates are weather dependent; please call the Grand Valley Ranger District at 970-242-8211 for more information.
Parking
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
At its junction with the Mailbox Trail #619 and Leonard’s Ridge (FDT #643) Trails. T. 50N., R. 17W., Sec. 10. U.S.G.S. Map: Uncompahgre Butte.
Seasonal Information
Dates are weather dependent; please call the Grand Valley Ranger District at 970-242-8211 for more information.
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
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