Big Creek Scout #638

The Big Creek Scout Trail #638 travels from the Uranium Road, FSR #404, down the Big Creek Drainage, and ends at Big Creek Reservoir. The trail descends at a moderate grade through aspen stands until it breaks out into an open meadow before descending into the Big Creek Drainage. For most of the distance, the trail follows a stream which eventually empties into the Reservoir. The Big Creek Drainage does support a fair to good fish habitat.

Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions

General Information

June

Open to hiking, horseback riding, mountain bikes, motorcycles, OHVs less than 50" in width and fishing.

Getting There

Elevation

8,800

Directions

UPPER ACCESS:

From the Northern Forest Boundary, travel 9.0 miles South on Divide Road, FSR #402 to the junction with Uranium Road, FSR #404. Turn right (West) on Uranium Road and travel for 2.6 miles to the Big Creek Scout Trail trailhead.

LOWER ACCESS:

This trail takes off from the Southwestern end of Big Creek Reservoir. Travel South for 3.5 miles from the Northern Forest Boundary to the junction with Big Creek Road, FSR #403.1. Turn right and travel West 4.8 miles to a left (S.W.) turn which travels an additional 0.7 miles to the Big Creek Parking area. The trail starts from the Southwestern side of the reservoir, approximately 0.5 miles from the reservoir parking area.