6/16/2008 Posted On: 6/16/2008 By: Unknown Info: This trail will remain closed to public access during the 2008 climbing season due to private property at the trailhead area. The property owner has asked not to be contacted for access. There are some ongoing discussions regarding access to this, and the Spanish Creek trail, convened by Saguache County government. CMC is a participant. However, the discussions are just beginning. Steve Bonowski June 16, 2008 | ||||
5/25/2008 Posted On: 5/25/2008 By: Marmot72 Info: This is dated info - as of August, 2007. The trailhead is easy to reach but the trail has been obstructed with fallen trees throughout, and is extremely difficult to track in several places, leading to some awkward drops/cimbs over flatirons and at least one creek fording. I understand it‘s on private land and someone evidently wants to keep it private. | ||||
8/22/2006 Posted On: 8/22/2006 By: tystent Info: I called the Manitou Foundation Inc, 13 Baca Townhouse, Crestone, CO 81131, (719) 256-4267, and spoke to a woman there. She says they would like you to sign a liability waiver to use the road on private property to this trailhead. Email her at spirit@manitou.org for a form. | ||||
8/22/2006 Posted On: 8/22/2006 By: tystent Info: On the other hand, the official position of the Rio Grande National Forest office in Saguache is "It's private land; there's no access. Period." | ||||
8/1/2006 Posted On: 8/1/2006 By: trumpetsailor Info: The trail into Cottonwood Creek is signed as closed by a private landholder as of 7/30/2006. There was a phone number on the sign: 256-4267, for a conservation group whose name started with "Manitou", but I've forgotten the rest. We left a message with them, but have not tried contacting them again. |
