Illinois River Trailhead

Area Status: Open

Informal trailhead with limited parking and no facilities but 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 TH is located in the Troublesome Area and is managed by the Parks Ranger District.

At a Glance

Fees: No site fee; current Colorado ATV/OHV/Snowmobile registration required.
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Walden, Colorado
Water: No
Restroom: No

General Information

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Horse Camping

Horse Riding

Big Game Hunting

OHV Trail Riding

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
40.37257552

  Longitude : 
-105.9770774

  Elevation : 
9990