3/8/2015 Posted On: 3/9/2015 By: cbaker7565 Info: Gated 1.7 miles from summer TH | ||||
9/3/2014 Posted On: 9/3/2014 By: bdloftin77 Info: Same as last.. I‘d call it a class 1 or class 1.5 road right now. Only a few little dips, but easily avoidable if you‘re worried at all. The Colorado College group did a stellar job. | ||||
9/1/2014 Posted On: 9/13/2014 By: bking14ers Info: Any car can make it to the TH. Lots of parking and a rest room. | ||||
8/30/2014 Posted On: 9/1/2014 By: Jim Davies Info: A group from Colorado College was fixing potholes and drainage issues around the road today. No problems getting to the parking lot with any vehicle right now. | ||||
8/22/2014 Posted On: 8/24/2014 By: Laughing_Jackal Info: Road leading up to trailhead was 'washboarded', but no major issues or stoppages. 100-200 yards before getting to the parking lot, there are some very deep potholes that made driving a bit interesting. We were driving a Forester XT that's lowered with stiff suspension, and still made it without an issue though. We saw a Honda Accord in the parking lot, so it's definitely pass-able with about any vehicle. The bathroom was a welcome surprise, but no running water, and bring your own toilet paper. You'll need to pack out your trash of course. Mosquitos didn‘t seem to be a problem, and no bear issues. | ||||
8/9/2014 Posted On: 8/10/2014 By: MissH Info: Either mosquitoes were attacking others or they‘ve calmed down now... only a couple bites and used repellant once at end of trip (breaking down camp). Friday, 3pm, parking lot was already pretty full. Just b/c road is relatively easy as 14-er TH roads go, don‘t drop your guard. While avoiding some ruts in the center of the road we didn‘t notice a big rock on the side (I swear it jumped out at my tire). Oops. | ||||
7/14/2014 Posted On: 7/14/2014 By: addrock528 Info: Washboards and some potholes, but any passenger car could make it. Beware of the mosquitoes at the TH!! | ||||
5/26/2014 Posted On: 5/29/2014 By: freeinthehills Info: Road open. Would not boot up until around 11K right before first waterfall and trail kicks to the east. Snow after that, but kinda dries up once you cross back to the N side of the river | ||||
5/25/2014 Posted On: 5/25/2014 By: nyker Info: Road is freshly graded and in great shape. A 2wd car can make it to the top. In much better shape than a year ago. | ||||
4/8/2014 Posted On: 4/10/2014 By: SherpaSara Info: Drivable all the way to the TH; 4wd not necessary. | ||||
9/2/2013 Posted On: 9/21/2013 By: 2Giowa Info: | ||||
7/21/2013 Posted On: 7/23/2013 By: MartyWells Info: Road was an easy 2wd road. Any car could make it up it. Not sure why the approach says good clearance is a good idea. Any clearance will work. | 1 |
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7/2/2013 Posted On: 7/2/2013 By: randalmartin Info: Spoke with the Rio Grande National Forest HQ office today and they confirmed the road to the trailhead is now open as it was scheduled to be after the improvements/maintenance. | 1 |
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6/26/2013 Posted On: 6/26/2013 By: Blue Knight Info: Willow Creek TH road is closed 0.8 miles out of Crestone or about 1.5 miles from the TH. The road is to open July 2nd based on the Forest Service website. The road has been completely re-done with about a foot of new road base added for a smooth road surface. For now, two wheel drive cars should have no problem although the road is still posted for 4WD use. There appears to be several pullouts for camping on the approach to the TH. The angle of the TH parking lot is not flat so it may not be ideal for sleeping there. | ||||
5/22/2013 Posted On: 5/22/2013 By: mblakeman Info: The Rio Grande National Forest will close FSR 949 and the trailhead from May 29 until July 3 (at the latest) for road work and trailhead maintenance. The closure extends 300 feet from centerline of the road and the trailhead. Alternative access routes to the trail are possible but require crossing private land. For latest info call the Saguache Ranger District at 719-655-2547. |
