Recreation area

Agate Creek #484

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Agate Creek Trail #484 begins at the Agate Trailhead on Highway 50 and ends at its intersection with the Crest Trail #531.  The trail heads eastward, winding through the Agate Creek drainage and steadily gains in elevation.  It parallels the Continental Divide and eventually rises up to meet the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail approximately 2.5 miles from Marshall Pass. After leaving the creek, it climbs for three more miles to where it intersects the Crest Trail.  Fishing is reported as fair along the creek.  Trail Map

Getting there

Agate Creek Trailhead: From Gunnison, travel east on Highway 50 for approximately 36 miles.  The Agate Creek Trailhead is about four miles past the town of Sargents.  An "Agate Creek Trail" sign marks the beginning of the trail.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.