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Snowshoe #607
The Snowshoe Trail #607 serves as a connecting route from the Rim Road, FSR #416 to the Calamity Plantation Road, FSR #405.2A, in the Calamity Basin. It forks left (west) off of the Rim Road, travels for a short distance at a gradual grade, and then begins descending at a steep grade off of the rim of the Uncompahgre Plateau into the Calamity Basin. The trail travels through oak, aspen, manzanita, serviceberry, and ponderosa pine and provides access to some quality hunting and scenic views. It is also is used as a connecting route back to the Rim Road from the Unaweep Trail.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | June |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horse, Mountain Bicycle & Motorcycle ( motorcycle recommended downhill travel only) |
| Closest Towns: | Grand Junction, CO |
General Information
Directions:UPPER ACCESS:
Travel approximately 9 miles south on the Divide Road, FSR #402, to its intersection with the Uranium Road, FSR #404. Turn right on the Uranium Road and travel west for approximately 2.9 miles to its junction with the Rim Road, FSR #416. Turn right on the Rim Road and travel northwest for 3.9 miles to the Upper Snowshoe Trailhead.
LOWER ACCESS:
Travel south on the Divide Road, FSR #402, for 9 miles to its intersection with the Uranium Road, FSR #404. Turn right (west) onto the Uranium Road and travel approximately 10.7 miles to the junction of the Uranium Road and the Pine Mountain Road, FSR #405. Turn right (northwest) onto the Pine Mountain Rd. and travel 6.1 miles to its intersection with the Calamity Plantation Road, FSR #405.2A. Turn onto the Calamity Plantation Road and travel northeast for approximately 2.5 miles to the junction with the Lower Snowshoe Trailhead.
Parking:
UPPER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Rim Road, FSR #416. T. 15S., R. 102W., Sec. 34. U.S.G.S Map: Pine Mountain.
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Calamity Plantation Road, FSR #405.2A. T. 51N., R. 17W., Sec. 8. U.S.G.S Map: Pine Mountain.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
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Location
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