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Taylor River Ranger District

Quick Facts

Pass Creek Trailhead

Elevation:

8,983 Feet (2800.2 Meters)

General Description

Pass Creek Trailhead lies at an elevation of 8,983 feet approximately 18.5 miles north of Highway 135 on Ohio Creek Road. Swampy Pass Trail, 439, leads westward from the trailhead into the West Elk Wilderness. (On Trails Illustrated Map 133 the trail is shown as Pass Creek Trail, 439.) This trailhead provides access to the Anthracite Range, Swampy Pass and Lowline Trail.

Directions from Gunnison: Travel north on Highway 135 to Ohio Creek Road. Turn left on to Ohio Creek Road and travel approximately 18 miles. The trailhead is located on the western side of the road three and a half miles before reaching the summit of Ohio Pass.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Trailhead Parking	Pass Creek Trailhead	Yes
	Backpacking	West Elk Wilderness	Yes
	Dispersed Camping	Pass Creek Trailhead	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Pass Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Swampy Pass Trail, Lowline Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Swampy Pass Trail, Lowline Trail	Yes
	Stock Packing	Swampy Pass Trail, Lowline Trail	Yes

Related Activities

Lowline Trail - This trail is a good access for the entire east side of the West Elk Wilderness and is an excellent trail for extended pack trips.

Ohio Creek (winter) Trailhead - Ohio Creek Road is not fully maintained during the winter months. A trailhead is created 14 miles north of the Highway 135 junction where winter plowing ends.

Ohio Creek Road - Ohio Creek Road leads 23.5 miles north from Gunnison to Kebler Pass. Its a great place to see the Colorado wildflowers in bloom during the summer and the golden hue of aspen trees in autumn.

Swampy Pass Trail - Swampy Pass Trail is a good access to the West Elk Wilderness from the Ohio Creek Road. The trail is very scenic.