The East Creek trail begins at East Creek Road, FR 852 and ends at the junction with Pine/Piedra Trail #524. The trail heads up the ridges on the east side of Lake, following creeks with waterfalls to open meadows. Distance (one-way): 10.4 miles Minimum elevation: 7,830 ft Maximum elevation…

A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin in the Resurrection Creek valley surrounded by spruce/birch forest with views of nearby mountains. This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, and outhouse. Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.

East Creek Campground offers four first-come, first-served sites for tents or small trailers. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 16 feet. There is no cell phone service here. This is a primitive campground with great views.

East Creek Campground offers horse camping and equestrian access to the South Warner Wilderness. Corrals and stock water are available. East Creek Trail is currently closed (inaccessible) but there is connector trail over to Patterson Campground which provides access to the Summit Trail. Tree clearing along the East Creek trail is planned to take place in Spring 2023.

East Creek Campground is located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest. East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons. There are seven campsites, including one tent only camping sites and six RV sites. These sites also have picnic tables and campfire…

 A connector trail heading to the north-east from East Creek Campground will take you to the Summit Trail via Patterson Campground. East Creek Campground is best used by equestrian campers. Day use and hikers camping for some period of time would be better served by Patterson Campground about 1/4 mile to the east.

Provides access to: East Creek Trail 756.

ALERTS: • Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.…

Parking area with access Croton Creek site.

The East Curecanti Trail #454 begins at an intersection with the Curecanti Trail #870 on the Paonia Ranger District and ends at Forest Service Road #721 in Big Soap Park on the Gunnison Ranger District. The East Curecanti Trail makes a gradual climb up the Dry Fork drainage to the ridge between Curecanti and Soap Creeks.  It then crosses the ridge onto the Gunnison Ranger District and descends into the Soap…

This trailhead provides access to Davis Creek Trail #244. There is a flat area for dispersed camping near trailhead. The trailhead is a beautiful spot with ponderosa pine.  Visitors to the area will see wildflowers in the spring and early summer, wildlife throughout the year. 

East Davis is located on the east side of Odell Creek where it enters Davis Lake, and has been a popular fly fishing lake.  It is also known for its wildlife, wildflowers, bird watching opportunities, sightseeing, and access to a nearby lava flow. Most of this campground is covered with pine trees although…

The fabulous views just keep coming along all 22 miles of this ridgetop trail. It snakes its way among the highest peaks in the Galiuros and sidesteps the upper reaches of several of the range’s major canyons. From the trailhead in Deer Creek, the East Divide Trail wanders its way along shallow drainages and grassy flats to the upper…

The East Dorset Trailhead provides access to the East Dorset Trail. Trailhead parking is off of Mad Tom Road approximately 0.6 miles from East Dorset before the road makes a sharp northward turn. 

The 59 site East Dunes Campground is in the popular Sand Lake OHV area. The campground has dune and beach access. Some sites have fire rings.

The East Eagle Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Service road 7745 along East Eagle Creek. The trailhead is popular in the summer for day and extended trips into the southern Wallowa Mountains and Eagle Cap Wilderness, and in the fall for big game hunting. Visitors have two options for accessing trails in this area. They can…

East Elk Creek Trail #1841 is 6.9 miles long and is the closest Forest Service recreation site to the Town of New Castle. The trail starts by crossing a wooden bridge across East Elk Creek. The trail then heads steadily uphill, winding its way along the creek and surrounding cliffsides. As they climb, visitors are treated to a variety of good views of East Elk Creek Canyon. This initial trail segment features…

The East Fork Trail #228 begins at the East Fork Trailhead at the end of Forest Service Road #863 and ends at an intersection with the Ridge Stock Driveway Trail #233 that originates on the Gunnison Ranger District. The Trailhead is on the Uncompahgre Wilderness boundary, where…

The East Fork trail is 6.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 204 - East Fork Rd. and ends at Forest Road 578 - Hermosa Park Rd. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding

The district has several miles of trails in the East Fork of the Salmon River country.  Access for these trails is generally from BLM lands.  Please respect private property when recreating in this area.

East Fork Baker Creek Campground is a primitive non-fee, non-reservation campground composed of 7 campsites located by the East Fork of Baker Creek. This area is accessible from June through November. Campground amenities include a vault toilet and fire rings. Fishing is available in Baker Creek.

The East Fork Bear Creek Trail #513 begins at an intersection with the Wasatch Trail #508 about 1 mile from the Wasatch Trail beginning and ends at another intersection with the Wasatch Trail. This trail offers a scenic hike along the east fork of Bear Creek. A loop route of about 3.5 miles can be accomplished by combining these two trails.

Dispersed camping is available.

This campground has picnic tables. Local popular recreation activities include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.

Dogs are allowed. USGS: Christmas Meadows and Red Knob. This is a highly developed snowmobile trail.

East Fork Big Wood River Snowmobile Area

This is a guard station is only available for rent November through mid-May. Access maybe limited to snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers.

This timbered trailhead is popular for local fishing, stream and hiking. It provides wilderness access.

East Fork Brownlee Trailhead

Trailhead gives access to East Fork Buttermilk Trail #420 which follows East Fork Buttermilk Creek within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.