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Lou Creek #222

The Lou Creek Trail #222 begins at an intersection with the Cow Boy Lake Trail #244 and ends where it intersects the Nate Creek Trail #221 and the Deer Creek Trail #223.  This trail climbs an aspen covered hillside as you ascend to Lou Creek Pass which raises to 10,870 feet. It passes Cowboy Lake along its way which provides trout fishing opportunities. The views are spectacular of the surrounding San Juan Mountains.  

General Information

June

Open to Hiking, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Motorcycle and ATVs less then 50 inches in width.

Getting There

Elevation

9,495 ft.

Directions

From Montrose:

Travel east on Hwy 50 for approximately 20.5 miles to the intersection with County road 858, Big Cimarron Road. Turn right onto CR 858, which becomes Forest Service Road 858 at the National Forest boundary, and continue south for approximately 17.6 miles to the intersection with FSR 858.3I. Turn right onto FSR 858.3I and continue to the Silver Jack Overlook, about 0.5 miles, to where the Cowboy Lake Trail #244 begins. Follow the Cowboy Lake Trail for approximately 0.5 miles to the beginning of the Lou Creek Trail.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restroom information is not currently available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025