Farmers Creek Trail

Farmers Creek Trail


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Farmers Creek Trail begins by paralleling the private fence along the Wason Ranch property for about 0.5 mile. The trail then makes a short winding, steep climb northward away from the Rio Grande River. The trail continues for approximately 1.0 mile over and through rolling, open grassy hills before dropping quickly into the main Farmers Creek Drainage.

After following the creek bottom for 0.5 mile, the trail will cross the creek and begin a short, steep climb out of the main Farmers Creek Drainage.

The trail will continue a gradual climb up an aspen-covered drainage for about 1.5 miles. Then the trail will switchback across a mixed aspen/spruce/fir covered hillside before entering several open parks with charred snags from past forest fires. The trail will level out, pass through a small stand of spruce/fir timber, cross a tributary of West Bellows Creek, pass through several more small patches of timber and then meet the Wheeler Wason Trail (# 789) at the end of Wason Park.

This 7.2 mile one-way trail provides access to the Wheeler Geologic Area, the La Garita Wilderness and the vastness of Wason Park. It has a beginning elevation of 8,800 feet and an ending elevation of 11,300 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light to moderate" usage.

Facilities: There are no facilities offered along Farmers Creek Trail. Facilities can be found in Creede before departure.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Farmers Creek Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Farmers Creek Trail is typically open May through September.

Fees: There are no fees to hike this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting a National Forest. Please contact the local Forest Ranger for more specific information.

Directions: To get to Farmers Creek Trail from:

Pagosa Springs: Start out going northeast on US-160, turn left on CO-149, towards Creede. Turn north off the highway and follow the signs to the trailhead.

Ouray: Travel north on US-550, turn right on US-50. Turn left on CO-149, travel south to Creede. Turn north off the highway and follow the signs to the trailhead.

Address

Rio Grande National Forest

1803 West Highway 160

Monte Vista, Colorado 81144

Phone
General: (719) 852-5941
Fax: (719) 852-6250
TTY: (719) 852-6271

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