Cold Sore Snowmobile #739
The Cold Sore Snowmobile Trail #739 begins at an intersection with the Bonham Snowmobile Trail #544 approximately 3 miles from the Bonham Snowmobile Trailhead, it ends at an intersection with the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail (SP) near the Mesa Top Snowmobile Trailhead. On the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail Map the Cold Sore Trail is #13. This trail follows Forest Service Road 257 into the Cottonwood Lakes area, this section of the trail is groomed. It then climbs as it switchbacks through timber and crosses a boulder field to the rim of the Grand Mesa near Cold Sour Reservoir. This section of the trail is marked, but not groomed and requires riding skills. The trail continues west until it reaches the SP Trail. The switchbacks can be challenging when snow conditions are poor.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
10,648 ft.
Directions
Eastern Trailhead:
From Collbran, travel south on County Road 59 which turns into Forest Service Road 121 at the National Forest boundary, for approximately 7 miles to the forest boundary. Approximately ½ a mile farther is the Bonham Snowmobile Trailhead. Follow the Bonham Trail #29 for approximately 3 miles to the intersection with the Cold Sore Trail.
Western Trailhead:
From the Grand Mesa Visitor Center, follow Highway 65 north for approximately 4.13 miles. The Mesa Top Snowmobile Trailhead is on the west side of the Hwy just past the county line.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
