Aspen Leaf Cabin
The Aspen Leaf cabin sits within aspen/mountain shrub vegetation at an elevation of 9,000 on the north end of the Uncompahgre NF National Forest. It is 1 of 3 cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center. The original cabins were constructed in the 1930's and are located just off Forest Service Road #402, Divide Forks Road. The cabin sleeps 6 adults; one bathroom/shower, one bedroom with three twin size beds in one bedroom, one queen sofa sleeper in the living room (air mattress or cots can be brought in to accommodate 6 adults); non–electric cabin, with propane stoves/refrigerators. You must bring battery or propane lanterns. Basic cooking and eating utensils, plates, knives, forks, spoons, cups, and basic pots and pans are furnished. Cleaning supplies provided.
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General Information
The north Uncompahgre National Forest has an extensive ATV trail system known as the Divide Forks ATV Complex, which provides 50+ miles of trails. Mountain biking is quite popular as well, with the well-known Tabeguache trail bisecting the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Mid-June - Mid-October
Mid-June through mid-October
Kerosene lanterns are not allowed.
$150 per night.
Getting There
Elevation
9,000 ft.
Directions
From I-70: Take Clifton/Delta Exit, #37. After exiting onto I-70 business loop go to third stop light take a left on Hwy 141. Proceed south to intersection Hwy 141 & Hwy 50. Take a left on hwy 50 to the town of Whitewater 2.5 miles. Turn right on Hwy 141. Travel 14.4 miles. At this point, you will turn left (south). The road is not marked with a county designation. Just prior to turning onto this road, there is a sign. The sign reads: NATIONAL FOREST ACCESS, DIVIDE ROAD, UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU. Follow this road for 19.6 miles, take a left on Forest Road 406 (you will see a sign that says COLD SPRINGS WORK CENTER) go 0.3 mile then turn right on 406.1A. Cabin is located 0.5 mile after turning onto 406.1A. You will come to a gate with a combination lock. Call Grand Valley Ranger District (Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm) for combination. Aspen Leaf cabin is the first cabin on the left.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
