Recreation area

Eider #417

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Eider Trail #417 begins on Forest Service Road #637, Mill Creek Road, and ends at an intersection with the Deep Creek Trail #418. It is a short connection route between Mill Creek Rd. and the Deep Creek Trail. The trail ascends a closed mining road for about 0.3 miles before leaving the road and continuing as a single track trail. It continues to climb through aspen stands and open meadows, ascending steeply before intersecting with the Deep Creek Trail.

Getting there

From Telluride: Travel west on State Hwy 145 for approximately 1.3 miles. Turn right (north) onto Forest Road #637, Mill Creek Road. Continue for approximately 0.9 miles to the first hairpin turn. The trail access is on the left. High clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicles recommended.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

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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.