Spring Creek #116
The Spring Creek Trail #116 begins at the end of Forest Service Road #402.9A, Spring Creek Trailhead Road, and ends near the National Forest Boundary at Forest Service Road #536, Spring Creek Road. The trail descend steeply into the Middle Fork Spring Creek drainage and follows the creek for about 1.3 miles. It climbs away from the creek, continuing east/northeast for about 3.8 miles below the rim of the Middle Fork Spring Creek. After about 5 miles, it turn south and crosses Spring Creek Canyon for 1.6 miles then crosses Spring Creek, climbs to the rim above and follows it north. In another 2.8 miles, it turns south and after another 0.5 miles it intersects the Spring Creek Spur Trail #116.1A. At this intersection, the Spring Creek Trail turns east and follow an old two track for about another mile where it terminates at FSR #536. Trout fishing can be good in Spring Creek.
At a Glance
Open Season: | June - October |
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Usage: | 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 Montrose: Travel west on Highway 90 for approximately 23 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #402, Divide Road. Turn south on FSR #402 and continue for approximately 8.3 miles to FSR #402.9A. Follow FSR 402.9A for approximately 0.4 miles to its end and the beginning of the trail.
From Montrose: Travel west on Highway 90 for approximately 3.4 miles to the intersection with 6250 Road, Dave Wood Road. Turn south onto 6250 Road and continue for approximately 11.3 miles to the Simms Mesa/Dave Wood Trailhead at the National Forest Boundary. Across from the TH is FSR #536, Spring Creek Road. Turn west onto FSR #536 and continue for approximately 0.8 miles to the beginning of the trail on the north side of the road.
Parking:
T. 47 N; R. 11 W; Section: 33. U.S.G.S. Map: Pryor Creek. Elevation: 9,580 feet. Latitude: N38.28, Longitude: W-108.08.