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Boundary #525
The Boundary Trail #525 serves as a connecting route between the Silt Road, FSR #270 and the Owens Creek Road, FSR #268 along the Grand Mesa/White River National Forest Boundary. The trail gains a considerable amount of elevation as it climbs around Hightower Mt. towards Owens Creek and some sections of the trail are in need of maintenance due to erosion and slumping problems.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | June |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Fall Hunting - Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and OHVs less than 50" in width. |
| Closest Towns: | Collbran, CO |
General Information
Directions:NORTHERN ACCESS:
The northern trailhead for the Boundary Trail is located near the Grand Mesa/White River National Forest Boundary off Silt Road, FSR #270. To access this trailhead, travel east from Collbran from the Plateau Creek Bridge approximately 16.0 miles on Highway 330. At this location Highway 330 enters the Grand Mesa National Forest and becomes Silt Road. Travel an additional 4.3 miles on FSR #270 (continuation of Highway 330) to Colo-Ute Powerline Road, FSR #264 which forks right (south) off of FSR #270 just before the Grand Mesa/White River National Forest Boundary. Turn right on FSR #264 and travel approximately 200 yards to the Northern Boundary Trailhead.
SOUTHERN ACCESS:
To access the Boundary Southern Trailhead, travel east from Collbran on Highway 330 from the Plateau Creek Bridge, approximately 14.2 miles to its intersection with Buzzard Creek road, FDR #265. Turn right onto FSR #265 and travel south approximately 9.6 miles to its intersection with Owens Creek Road, FSR #268. Turn left onto FSR #268 and travel east 2.9 miles to the Owens Loop Eastern Trailhead. The Owens Loop Trail forks left (north) off the Owens Creek Road about 20 yards past a cattleguard and fenceline. Turn left (north) onto the Owens Creek Trail and travel 2.32 miles to the Boundary Southern Trailhead.
Parking:
NORTHERN TRAILHEAD:
Off of Colo-Ute Powerline Rd., FDR #264. T. 8S., R. 92W., Sec. 28. U.S.G.S. Map: Hightower Mountain.
SOUTHERN TRAILHEAD:
Off of Owens Loop Trail #539. T. 9S., R. 92W., Sec. 24. U.S.G.S. Map: Flatiron 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.