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Willow Creek and Snyder Creek Trail System

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District, Owl Mountain, Illinois Pass Ditch Trail, Parkview Mountain, Haystack Mountain, Pines Campground, Aspen Campground, South Fork Michigan River, Illinoise River

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

This trail system has around 100 miles of trails that range from easy forest service roads to technical single track with stream crossings, mud holes and boulders. There are multiple trailheads and a couple campgrounds that offer direct trail access. Most of the harder single track loops can be accessed at the Snyder Creek, Willow Creek and Illinois Pass Trailheads while the easier trails can be accessed at the Pines Campground.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Colorado OHV Sticker
Dates Open	June 15 - December 1
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Some Areas
UTV & SXS	Some Areas
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on the trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail	100
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	8500 to 9200 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Shade	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NW)	Corkle's Mini-Mart (970) 723-4733
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NW)	Corkle's Mini-Mart (970) 723-4733
Water	On Site	Pines Campground (970) 723-8204
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (NW)	North Park Gould-Walden KOA (970) 723-4310 or (800) 562-3596
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NW)	North Park Gould-Walden KOA (970) 723-4310 or (800) 562-3596
Campground	On Site	Pines Campground (970) 723-8204
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NW)	Corkle's Mini-Mart (970) 723-4733

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Aspen and Pines Campground Fees

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Gould, CO

Trail Map

From: Denver, CO
1) Take I-25 North about 60 miles to exit 269B
2) Merge west onto SR-14, continue 4 miles
3) Turn right (north) onto US-287, continue 9 miles
4) Veer left (west) onto SR-14, continue 67 miles
5) Turn left (south) onto CR-21, continue .7 miles
6) Aspen Campground is on the left. For Pines Campground continue south past Aspen Campground about 1 mile.

For Snyder Creek Trailhead:
1) Take I-70 west about 35 miles to exit 232
2) Turn right onto CR-255, continue .2 miles
3) Continue straight onto US-40, continue about 50 miles
4) Turn right (north) onto SR-125, continue 23 miles
5) Turn right (east) onto FS Road 755, continue about 1 mile
6) Trailhead is on the right.

For Willow Creek Trailhead:
7) Continue north on SR-125 about 4 miles
8) Turn left (west) on CR-50, continue about 1 mile
9) Trailhead is on the left (south).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Routt National Forest - Parks Ranger District
100 Main Street
Walden, CO 80480
(970) 723-8204
www.fs.usda.gov

Contact Info	Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr.ivrsparks@state.co.us cpw.state.co.us
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