This trail leads down the northeast slope of the Santa Catalinas to a historic Forest Ranger station that has not been used since shortly after World War I. Little is left of the cabin and old brush corral that made up this Forest outpost, and since the trail to it has been used so little for so long it is difficult to find and hard to…

The Brush Creek Trail #400 begins at the end of East Brush Creek Road, FSR #738.2B and ends at the Taylor River Head Road, FSR #761.1D.  This trail follows the east branch of Brush Creek for its entirety. It climbs Starr Pass which tops out at 12,300 feet before dropping rapidly in a descent that goes on for several miles.  The climb to the pass is worth the effort because of the specular alpine views and…

Forest Trail #457 (Brush Creek Trail) is 3.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #458 and ends at Forest Trail #464. Forest Trail #457 is open for the following uses: hiking, and Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide

The Brush Creek Trail #529, which is moderate in difficulty, is perhaps the best way to access some of the most scenic parts of the Battlement Trail. The trail travels through oakbrush, aspen and open meadows . Caution should be exercised on a couple of the switchbacks, which are relatively steep. Several stream crossings add interest to the trail.…

The Brush Creek Connector Trail #627 begins on Forest Service Road 736, Farris Creek Road, and ends at an intersection with FSR 738, Brush Creek Road and FSR 738.2B, East Brush Creek Road. This trail crosses 4 streams and has lots of ups and downs as it traverses the ridge above Brush Creek. It drops down into the Brush creek drainage and comes to an end where Brush Creek and East Brush Creek Roads converge.…

Brush Creek is a dispersed camping or day use site open year round. There are vault toilets available and seasonal trash bins. This is where the Brush Creek meets the Upper Kern River and is a good spot for fishing. Effective July 30, 2022 through September 30, 2024 No camping within 50 feet of the Brush Creek water’s edge,…

Travel along TN 107, Forest Road 209 (some portions are gravel) and US 25/70. FR 209 meanders through a narrow canyon with rhododendron-covered sandstone bluffs. Stretch and enjoy the short, accessible trail at Allen Branch Pond. French Broad Boat Launch offers access to the river. Stop for a picnic at Houston Valley Recreation Area off TN 107.

Located within walking distance to the Brush Creek Visitor's Center and the Brush Creek Hiking/Ski Trails, the Brush Creek Pavilion is an aproximately 32 feet by 40 feet structure with 6 picnic tables with additional space within the Pavilion for vistors to set up their own small portable tables and chairs. The maximum capacity at the Pavilion is 75 people. Adjacent to the Pavilion is one barbeque grill, and outside…

The first mile of the Brush Creek Road is steep and leads through sagebrush offering an excellent view of Green Mountain Reservoir and the Lower Blue River Valley. This road offers solitude as well as an opportunity to view wildlife. Once in the trees the trail becomes increasingly narrow. The road ends at the Brush Creek Trailhead, no motorized or bicycle traffic is allowed beyond this point.

The trail starts in the Aspen trees on a hillside full of sagebrush that overlooks the Blue River Valley. This trail is used to access the Gore Range Trail and Lost Lake Trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. To access this trailhead you will need high clearance 4x4 vehicle.  

From Rapid City, travel about 15 miles west on Highway 44.  Turn south (left) onto Highway 385 and continue over Pactola Dam for 4.3 miles.  Turn east (left) onto Victoria Lake Road and drive for 2.3 miles.  Turn northeast (left) onto Brush Creek Road and drive for .25 miles.

The Brush Creek Visitor Center is on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, Hwy 130, near the west Forest boundary. This historic building was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). There is trailhead parking and a picnic table, along with a vault toilet that is located behind the Visitor Center.

For a description of the area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471

From mid-December through March the Brush Creek work Center Barracks is available for rent. The building sleeps 8, the rental rate is $120 per night. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.  Check in is at 2 p.m., check out is by 11 a.m. Located on Hwy 130 with groomed snowmobile trails, cross country ski trails and a picnic shelter nearby.  This all electric bi-level house was built in 1981 for…

The Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District office outside Saratoga, Wyoming oversees the Sierra Madre Range and west side of the Snowy Range. Maps, passes and Forest product permits are available for purchase at the office. The Brush Creek Visitor Center is 20 miles southeast of Saratoga on Highway 130 and is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day annually.   Select…

The campground is located on the shores of Brush Lake, which is entirely surrounded by National Forest System lands. There is a drive-in boat launch on the eastern shore of the river and a smaller carry-in boat launch in the campground. This site is very popular with anglers and…

Brush Lake Picnic area features 4 picnic sites, vault toilets, and a day use area. Boating on Brush Lake is accessible from the area but launching can be difficult in late summer and fall when the water is low.

Turtle Mountain Trail offers a primitive route to the summit of soaring Monte Vista Peak out of Sycamore Canyon. It can be combined with the Monte Vista Trail #221 and the Brushy Canyon Trail,…

The Brushy Creek trailhead provides access to the Ozark Trail's Vicotry Section.  The Vicotry Section of the Ozark Trail is named after the one-room schoolhouse that formerly stood near the Victory Trailhead.   This isolated section of the Ozark Trail is separated from the Wappapello Lake Section’s southern terminus by the Black River and three miles of rugged terrain. The trail follows through…

The Brushy Hollow Memorial Shooting Range offers covered shooting benches/tables, a skeet thrower, a vault toilet, and is handicap accessible.  The facility is free.   Regulations are posted at the range.

Brushy Lake Recreation Area offers everything from camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing to sanitary facilities including a bathhouse. Brushy Lake is 33-acres and has 13 campsites that accommodate very small recreational vehicles and tents. Campers occupy sites on a first come, first serve basis. Water and flushing is only available March - November. 

Bubbling Springs Shooting Range is located a short distance off TN 107, 3 miles south of the Greene/Cocke county line. Four shooting targets are available for target practice ranging from 25, 50, 100, 150 yards. Users need to supply their own targets and mounting clips.

Buchanan Pass Wilderness Trailhead is five miles west of Camp Dick at the end of the Middle Saint Vrain four-wheel-drive extreme road. This road should only be attempted by experienced drivers with a high clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

The Buck Trail #149 begins at Forest Service Road #560 and ends at an intersection with the Aspen Trail #125. This is a popular trail that starts out heading south and turns north after about 0.3 miles traveling through a mixed conifer/aspen forest. In just under a mile, it crosses Hwy 90 and continues north.  After reaching the “Knob” which is a high point on this trail, it turn south and passes under…

Provides access to: Buck Canyon Trail#1046 which enters the northeast portion of Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

The Buck Connector Trail #149.1A begins at an intersection with the Buck Trail #149 and ends at an intersection with the Dry Creek Spur Trail #114.1A.  This trail serves as a connection to the Dry Creek Trails which create several loop routes. It drops about 220 feet into a draw in about 0.7 miles to intersect the Dry Creek Spur Trail. Geo…

The Buck Creek Trail is 3.5 miles long. It begins at Morning Star Drive and ends at Forest Road 734. This trail climbs steadily up along Buck Creek, past the old site of the Avon Ranger Station, and eventually crosses the Nottingham Ridge Trail and ends at the Red and White Mountain Road #734.  

Spectacular views of the surrounding environment are awarded the hardy outdoor enthusiast. On this trail, steep canyons, dense stands of big cone douglas fir and rugged peaks await the visitor. Water is available from the creek (purify).  Nearest supplies are at Gorman, approximately 16 miles.

This is a campground on the Powers to Glendale Bike Route. It is six miles to the Panther Ridge Trail #1253, which leads to Hanging Rock.   Facilities 2 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out