Owens Loop #539
The Owens Loop Trail #539 serves as a connecting route between the Owens Creek Road, FSR #268 and the Dry Owens Creek Road, FSR #268.1A. The trail for most of its distance travels around a large tract of private land in the Owens Creek drainage. The Owens Loop Trail also serves as connecting route to the Boundary Trail #525 on the east flank of Hightower Mountain.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
8,500
Directions
WESTERN ACCESS:
Travel east on Highway 330 from the Plateau Creek Bridge in Collbran, approximately 14.2 miles to the intersection with Buzzard Divide Road, FSR #265. Turn right (south) onto the Buzzard Divide Road and travel approximately 9.6 miles to the intersection with Owens Creek Road, FSR #268, across from the Owens Creek corrals. Turn left (northeast) onto Owens Creek Road and travel approximately 1.1 miles to the intersection with Dry Owens Creek Road, FSR #2681A. Turn left onto the Dry Owens Creek Raod and travel approximately 0.35 miles to the Owens Loop Trailhead.
EASTERN ACCESS:
Travel east on Highway 330 from the Plateau Creek Bridge in Collbran 14.2 miles to the intersection of Highway 330 and FDR #265, Buzzard Divide Road. Turn right, south, onto FDR #265 and travel approximately 9.6 miles to its intersection with FDR #268, Owens Creek Road. Turn left, northeast, onto FDR #268 and travel 2.9 miles to the Owens Loop Eastern Trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
