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Recreation Region: Troublesome/Gould Area

Illinois River Trailhead

Informal trailhead with limited parking and no facilities.  There is access to many miles of roads and trails for OHV travel, as well as high elevation access to CDNST and Never Summer Wilderness. Illinois River Trailhead is located in the Troublesome Area.

 

General Information

No site fee; current Colorado ATV/OHV/Snowmobile registration required.

No site fee; current Colorado ATV/OHV/Snowmobile registration required.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.37275

Longitude: -105.97754

Directions

From Walden, drive south on Hwy 125 passing through the small town of Rand. Approximately 2 miles past Rand turn left on County Road 21. Drive approximately 4 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 740 and 750. Take the right hand fork following the 750 Road approximately 6 miles to the Illinois River Trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hiking Hiking
Horse Riding and Camping Horse Riding and Camping
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Horseback RidingHorseback Riding
Horse CampingHorse Camping

Last updated April 8th, 2025