Roundabout #120
The Roundabout Trail #120 begins at Forest Service Road #550, Hanks Point Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #523, Little Red Road. This trail heads southwest to the rim of Little Red Canyon and follows the rim for the first 0.5 miles. It then descends off the ridge and drops 440 feet in elevation in just under half a mile. The trail terminates at the end of FSR #523.
At a Glance
Open Season: | May - November |
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Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | Open to hiking, horseback riding, mountain bikes, and motorcycles. |
Closest Towns: | Montrose, CO |
Operated By: | Norwood Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:FSR #523, Little Red Road:
From Montrose: Travel west on Highway 90 for approximately 23 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #402, Divide Road. Turn south on FSR #402 and continue for approximately 2 miles to the intersection with FSR #523. Turn west onto FSR #523 and continue for approximately 2 miles to its end and the trail intersection. Forest Service Road #550 is another 3.6 miles south on FSR #402.
FSR #550, Hanks Point Road:
From Montrose: Travel west on Highway 90 for approximately 3.4 miles to the intersection with 6250 Road, Dave Wood Road. Turn south onto 6250 Road and continue for approximately 11.3 miles to the National Forest Boundary. At the boundary, Dave Wood Road becomes Forest Service Road #510. Follow FSR #510 for approximately 6.6 miles it FSR #402. Follow FSR #402 for approximately 10.8 miles to FSR #550. Turn west onto FSR #550 and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to the trail beginning on the west side of the road.
Parking:
FSR #523, Little Red Road:
T. 47 N; R. 12 W; Section: 36. U.S.G.S. Map: Antone Spring. Elevation: 9,280 feet. Latitude: N38.29, Longitude: W-108.14.
FSR #550, Hanks Point Road:
T. 47 N; R. 12 W; Section: 36. U.S.G.S. Map: Antone Spring. Elevation: 9,780 feet. Latitude: N38.28, Longitude: W-108.13.