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Boundary Cutoff #526
The Boundary Cutoff Trail #526 serves as a connecting route between the Sheep Creek Road, FSR #281, and the Boundary Trail #525 on the Grand Mesa/White River National Forest Boundary. The trail climbs up the South Sheep Creek drainage at a moderate grade through a mixture of sagebrush, serviceberry, snowberry, oakbrush, and aspen. It comes to an end at the intersection with the Boundary Trail #525 beneath the powerline at the forest boundary.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | June |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and OHVs less than 50" in width. |
| Closest Towns: | Cedaredge, CO and Mesa, CO |
General Information
Directions:UPPER ACCESS:
Travel east on Highway 330 from the Plateau Creek Bridge in Collbran 16 miles to the Grand Mesa National Forest boundary where Hwy 330 becomes Silt Road, FSR #270. Continue travelling an additional 4.3 miles on FSR #270 to the Colo-Ute Powerline Road, FSR #264 which forks right (south) off FSR #270 just before the Grand Mesa/White River National Forest Boundary. Turn right on FSR #264 and travel 0.12 miles to the Boundary Northern Trailhead. The Boundary Cutoff Upper Trailhead is located 2.22 miles to the south of the Boundary Northern Trailhead.
LOWER ACCESS:
Travel east 14.2 miles on Highway 330 from the Plateau Creek Bridge in Collbran to its intersection with Buzzard Divide Road, FSR #265. Turn right on FSR #265 and travel 2.4 miles to its intersection with Sheep Creek Road, FSR #281. Turn left on FSR #281 and travel north 1.9 miles to its intersection with South Sheep Creek Road, FSR #281.1A This intersection is the location of the Boundary Cutoff Lower Trailhead.
Parking:
UPPER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Boundary Trail #525. T. 9S., R. 92W., Sec. 4. U.S.G.S. Map: Hightower Mountain.
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Sheep Creek Road, FSR #281. T. 9S., R. 92W., Sec. 8. U.S.G.S. Map: Hightower Mountain.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Related Information
Location
Snowboard Groomer
Snowmobile Rider on the Grand Mesa.
Enjoying the views while getting a workout on snowshoes.