About this campground
The Walrod Gulch Cutoff Trail #418 begins on Forest Service Road 740.2C and ends at an intersection with the Farris Creek Trail #409. This trail gradually climbs as it parallels the Cement Creek drainage. It can be steep in places but the tread is mostly smooth. There are some beautiful view and spectacular wildflowers. Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions
Getting there
From Crested Butte: Travel south on Hwy 135 for approximately 6.5 miles to the intersection with County Road 740, Cement Creek Road. CR 740 becomes FSR 740 at the National Forest boundary. Turn left onto CR 740 and continue for approximately 2.9 miles to FSR 740.2C, Walrod Gulch Road. Turn north onto FSR 740.2C and continue for approximately 0.7 miles to the beginning of the trail on the west side of the road.
Activities
- BIKING
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
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Walrod Gulch Cutoff #418 doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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