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Mill Castle Trailhead

Elevation:

9,160 Feet (2855.4 Meters)

General Description

Mill Castle Trailhead lies on Mill Creek Road, Forest Road 727, which stems from Ohio Creek Road approximately nine miles north of Highway 135. The trailhead provides access to the Mill Creek Valley, Storm Pass and the Castles rock formation in the West Elk Wilderness. Mill Castle Trail leads west from the trailhead. Lowline Trail begins one mile east of the trailhead on Mill Creek Road.

Directions from Gunnison: Travel three miles north on Highway 135 to Ohio Creek Road, Forest Service Road 730. Drive nine miles north on Ohio Creek Road to Mill Creek Road, Forest Service Road 727. Turn left on Mill Creek Road and travel four and a half miles to the trailhead.

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Recreation Opportunities

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

Mill Castle Trail - This trail goes through rugged terrain, but is one of the most scenic trails in the West Elk Wilderness.

Mill Creek - Mill Creek offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the West Elk Wilderness as well as, a well defined trail to it's headwaters.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Gunnison National Forest, 216 North Colorado , Gunnison, CO, 81230, Phone: 970-641-0471

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