| Facilities: There are no facilities available at Ben Tyler Trail #606. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Ben Tyler Trail #606. Best Time To Visit: Ben Tyler Trail #606 is open summer and fall. Fees: A parking fee may be charged. Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible. Rules: Unknown Directions: To reach Ben Tyler Trail #606 (North Ben Tyler Trailhead) from Denver, travel west on US 285 for 34 miles to the town of Shawnee. Continue on US 285 about 2 miles. The trailhead and small parking area will be on the left (south) side of the ighway. This trailhead is to be moved east about 1 1/2 miles in 2002. Check with the South Platte District office for current information. To reach Ben Tyler Trail #606 (North Ben Tyler Trailhead) from Colorado Springs, travel on US Highway 24 to State Highway 67. Travel on State Highway 67 to State Highway 126. Travel on State Highway 126 until US Highway 285. Travel west on US Highway 285 to Shawnee. Continue on US 285 about 2 miles. The trailhead and small parking area will be on the left (south) side of the highway. This trailhead is to be moved east about 1 1/2 miles in 2002. Check with the South Platte District office for current information.To reach Ben Tyler Trail #606 (South Ben Tyler Trailhead) from Denver, travel west on U.S. Highway 285 to Kenosha Pass. Approximately 2.5 miles west of Kenosha Pass on US 285, turn east on Park County 56 (Lost Park Road). Travel about 7 miles and turn left (north) on Forest Road 133 (Rock Creek Road). Approximately .6 miles up this road is the Rock Creek Trailhead on the Colorado Trail. Continue north on Forest Road 133 another mile to reach the South Ben Tyler Trailhead. Where the road forks, stay to the right. The road continues to Rock Creek, but the final portion is rough and with little room to turn around. It is recommended that visitors park above and walk down to the stream. The trail begins on the west side of Rock Creek. Alternatively, the southernmost end of the Ben Tyler Trail can be accessed via the Colorado Trail by hiking .6 miles east from the Rock Creek Trailhead on the Colorado Trail to its junction with Ben Tyler.To reach Ben Tyler Trail #606 (South Ben Tyler Trailhead) from Colorado Springs, travel on U.S. Highway 24 to State Highway 67. Travel on State Highway 67 to State Highway 126. Travel on State Highway 126 until US Highway 285. Go west on .S Highway 285 to Kenosha Pass. Approximately 2.5 miles west of Kenosha Pass on US 285, turn east on Park County 56 (Lost Park Road). Travel about 7 miles and turn left (north) on Forest Road 133 (Rock Creek Road). Approximately .6 miles up this road is the Rock Creek Trailhead on the Colorado Trail. Continue north on Forest Road 133 another mile to reach the South Ben Tyler Trailhead. Where the road forks, stay to the right. The road continues to Rock Creek, but the final portion is rough and with little room to turn around. It is recommended that visitors park above and walk down to the stream. The trail begins on the west side of Rock Creek. Alternatively, the southernmost end of the Ben Tyler Trail can be accessed via the Colorado Trail by hiking .6 miles east from the Rock Creek Trailhead on the Colorado Trail to its junction with Ben Tyler. | |
