All Rights Reserved. In 1969 the improved gravel road that reached to within 14 miles of the area was constructed, but plans to continue the road to the actual geological formation were cancelled. This mountain community is tucked at the San Luis Valley's southwest edge and remains one of our state's unspoiled hidden gems. The road is relatively flat, as the Wheeler site is only 300 feet higher than Hansons Mill. WINTER TRAIL MAP. United States. 1000 Main Street Westcliffe CO 81252. Click on a atv trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. class="zmdi zmdi-cloud-download dropfiles-download"> {{#with file}} Stay on FSR 380 and travel through picturesque Elwood Pass (which can be very rough) towards another abandoned mine site, Stunner. Make a right onto Rio Grande Street and left onto Weber. The 4-wheel drive route goes straight ahead at the fork, beginning the start of a long and bumpy 14 miles to Wheeler. United States government. Riders should also consider that many OHVs will perform differently on paved or improved surfaces. The first recorded visit to the Wheeler formations was in 1907 when Frank Spencer, a Forest Service supervisor, and Elwood Bergy, a resort owner from Wagon Wheel Gap, followed up on rumors and located the place. Sitting at the gate of the majestic Rio Grande National Forest, the small town of South Fork is just minutes away from some of the most exciting, scenic, and trout-filled fishing destinations in the state. Stop at the Cash Store, an old log cabin turned general shop. Reproduction of photos, logos or copy is prohibited without the expressed written permission of South Fork Visitor Center & B4 Studio. width max. Although why it had to be named after another country We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors. Big River at South Fork Ranches. After 200 yards, the trail divides; straight ahead leads to the base of the scenic area and a small rough shelter that was built around 1915. Each route is less than three miles, and can also be hiked. The Rio Grande National Forest offers something for everyone, from scenic, leisurely trips along the back roads, to technical trips that might leave your jeep with a new scratch or dent! The road is a narrow corridor that is surrounded by the newly created wilderness area. The route continues through the scenic valley of the South Fork of the Shoshone River where Castle Rock, a prominent volcanic intrusion, stands. All County Roads EXCEPT County Roads 1 (Blue Mountain Road), 5 (Piceance Creek Road) and 7 (Strawberry Creek Road), including a right-of-way along State Highway 13, from School Street to CR #8, connecting Town of Meeker OHV route to Wagon Wheel OHV Trail System on USFS lands.
Nice trail through spruce and aspen with a creek.Difficulty: Moderate (8,500-12,000ft. Tuff particles are not firmly cemented together, so the relatively soft tuff beds are readily eroded by the wind and rain over millions of years. Ordinance #685 Use of Registered Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, SPECIFIC OHV Rules including process for certifying minors to operate OHVs through Rangely PD, Title 33-14.5 rules apply as well as other town rules. Requirements regarding age of operation, drivers license, insurance, vehicle size/types, required equipment and other rules can change as you travel across boundaries between different jurisdictions. Occasionally broken rock fragments up to two or three feet in diameter, called brecci, were thrown out with the ash cloud. Ordinance #2012-02Chaffee County Road and Bridge: Salida Office , Buena Vista Shop 521 Gregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211, Rusty Christensen or Roger Squire, PO Box 1669, Westcliffe, CO 81252, 800 West First Street Suite #300 Craig, CO 81625, Administration, 970-826-2360, Patrol Services: 970-824-8111, Fax: 970-824-5706, Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce, 904 S. Main St., PO Box 580 Creede, CO 81130, 360 Main Street Delta, CO 81416, 200 Broadway | P.O. Be sure to pick up your free Motor Vehicle Use Maps from the local Forest Service Ranger Station before you hit the trails.