Stewart Creek Trailhead

Location

RangeSan Juan Mountains

Elevation10,500'

Lat/Lon38.0246, -106.84124

14ersSan Luis Peak

Road Difficulty

2 2WD, rough dirt, good clearance

Rough 2WD dirt to the TH. NOTE: There are two stream crossings along the road which may be difficult for 2WD vehicles in early summer or after heavy rainfall. Low clearance vehicles not recommended.

Driving Directions

NOTE: Before reaching the trailhead, the dirt road crosses Pauline and Nutras Creeks. There are smooth, cement slabs to make the crossings easier but you will still need a good-clearance vehicle.

The directions shown here assume you are coming from the north. If you are coming from the San Luis Valley area, drive north on Colorado 114 to Dome Lakes, turn left onto the 15GG road and follow the directions from Dome Lake, below:

Take U.S. 50 to Colorado 114 which is 3.5 miles west of Parlin and just east Gunnison. It is approximately 47 miles to the trailhead from this intersection.
Turn south onto Colorado 114.
Drive 20 miles and turn right onto the NN14 road.
Now on dirt, drive 6.8 miles to Dome Lakes and turn right onto the 15GG dirt road (also known as FR 794 when you reach National Forest).
Drive 4 miles to reach a junction and bear right onto the 14DD road (FR 794).
Continue 12 miles on 14DD to reach a signed junction.
Follow the sign for the Stewart Creek trailhead by continuing straight on FR 794.
Drive 4.3 miles to the trailhead. There is parking for a few cars next to the trailhead and additional parking 1/4 mile down the road at the Eddiesville trailhead.

On-Site Info

Parking1-5 Vehicles next to the trailhead, 10-25 vehicles 1/4 down the road at the Eddiesville trailhead.

CampingDispersed camping along the road and near the Eddiesville trailhead.

Restrooms?Yes, at the Eddiesville trailhead

Fees?No

Photos

Winter Access

Closed far away from the TH.

Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook

Status Updates
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7/16/2007 Posted On: 7/16/2007 By: mtgirl Info: The road should be passable to all 2WD vehicles, even with low clearance. Expect a good 90 minute+ ride from the 50/114 intersection. The only minor problem might be as you make the sharp right turn into the trailhead parking lot. It's a steep drop on uneven terrain. If you feel your car can't make the turn, there is a parking/camping spot about 1/4 mile before the trailhead lot on the right hand side. For those that can make the actual trailhead, there is a nice, flat camping spot under the trees. Spent the night on 7/14 for a 7/15 hike up San Luis. Very peaceful !
6/14/2007 Posted On: 6/14/2007 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: Open and dry.
6/4/2006 Posted On: 6/4/2006 By: swturner Info: Approached trailhead from east, CO114. Road is clear all the way to trail head. Road has some minor rutting but should be no problem for non-4WD vehicles. The only problem in a low clearance vehicle might be when you actuall turn into parking lot, there is a little bit of a dip.
6/27/2005 Posted On: 6/27/2005 By: ColoradoScott Info: Friday June 24 we drove the road to the Stewart Creek TH. The road is in fantastic condition...easily passable by all vehicles. Not rocky at all and only a few drainage bumps to negotiate slowly.
5/31/2005 Posted On: 5/31/2005 By: pmendoza Info: The road to Stewart Creek Trailhead and the trailhead to Cochetopa Creek to access San Luis' south side is open and dry.

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