Recreation area

Canon Infierno #461

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Canon Infierno Trail #461 begins at the Brush Creek Trailhead on Forest Road #788 and end at Devil's Lake.  It travels along the wilderness boundary following Brush Creek and eventually enters the BLM Powderhorn Wilderness, where Wilderness Regulation do apply.  This trail provides access to Devil's Lake and the Cannibal Plateau as well.  Fishing in Brush Creek is good and fishing in Devil's Lake varies from year to year.  Cannibal Plateau and Powderhorn Wilderness are flat, high elevation, alpine tundra ecosystems offering expansive views of the San Juan and La Garita Mountain Ranges.  Herds of elk are a common sight at the upper end of the trail.  Trail Map

Getting there

Brush Creek Trailhead: From Lake City, travel south on Highway 149 for approximately 10 miles to the intersection with FSR #788.  Follow FSR #788 for approximately 6 miles to the Brush Creek Trailhead.

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.