Parallel #139

The Parallel Trail #139 begins at Forest Service Road #540.2A, Silesca Ponds Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #533, Monitor Road. The first 0.7 miles of the trail parallels Hwy 90 as it heads south and intersects the power line. It more or less follows the power line for the next 4.5 miles passing through some spruce/fir and aspen. After 3.7 miles, the trail crosses FSR #402, Divide Road and continues northwest. It parallels Divide Road the remainder of its length, coming to an end at FSR #533.

General Information

June - November

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

Getting There

Elevation

9,911 feet

Directions

From Montrose: Travel west on Highway 90 for approximately 20.8 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #540.2A, Silesca Ponds Road. Turn north on FSR #540.2A and continue for 0.09 miles, the trail begins on the west side of the road.