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Sawmill Creek Trail
Horses are allowedPets must be kept on leash
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Sawmill Creek Trail travels north-northwest along Sawmill Creek climbing through aspen forest. Sawmill Creek is recommended for solitude-seeking because of its low use during the summer months. Once hunting season is open, the use is heavy in this area of the National Forest.
This 3.6 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 7,600 feet and the ending elevation is 8,800 feet.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Sawmill Creek Trail. Facilities can be found in Steamboat Springs.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to hike Sawmill Creek Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Sawmill Creek Trail is open year-round.

Fees: There are no fees to hike this trail.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas.

Directions: To get to Sawmill Creek Trail from Steamboat Springs: Drive west on US-40 to Craig. From Craig drive west on Highway 40 to Craig, about 47 miles. Turn north onto Highway 13 and continue about 8 miles to County Road 18. Turn east onto County Road 18 for 8 miles and then north onto County Road 76. Drive 3 miles and turn left onto Forest Development Road 123. This is a 4WD road for 3 miles to the trailhead.

OR
Drive on Highway 40 west to Hayden, about 25 miles. Turn north onto County Road 76 and continue for 14 miles. Turn left onto Forest Development Road 123 (4WD) and it is 3 miles to the trailhead. This is a fair weather route and conditions can change rapidly.

Address
Rout National Forest-Hahns Peak/Bears Ear Ranger District
925 Weiss Drive
Steamboat Springs, Colorado 80487-9315
Phone
General: (970) 879-1870
Fax: (970) 870-2284
TTY: (307) 745-2307
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