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Taylor River Ranger District

Quick Facts

Lottis Creek Trailhead

Elevation:

9,200 Feet (2867.8 Meters)

General Description

Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
South Lottis Trailhead leads into the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, which is open throughout the year

South Lottis Trailhead lies immediately south of Lottis Creek Campground. Access to it may be gained from Taylor River Road in the Taylor Canyon. The trailhead provides access to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness and directly, South Lottis Trail. This trailhead is used year round for horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, cross-country and backcountry skiing and snowshoeing.

Directions from Gunnison: Travel north on Highway 135 to Almont. Then go seventeen miles north on Taylor River Road to Lottis Creek Campground and through the campground on Union Canyon Road (four wheel drive only) for one half mile to the trailhead.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Trailhead Parking	Lottis Creek Trailhead	Yes
	Cross-country Skiing	South Lottis Trailhead	Yes
	Fishing	Lottis Creek	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	South Lottis Trailhead	Yes
	Horseback Riding	South Lottis Trailhead	Yes
	Backcountry Skiing	South Lottis Trailhead	Yes
	Snowshoeing	South Lottis Trailhead	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	South Lottis Trailhead	Yes

Related Activities

Henry Lake Trail - The Henry Lake Trail, 429, stems from the South Lottis Creek Trail. It follows South Lottis Creek to its source Henry Lake.

South Lottis Trail - South Lottis Trail extends north and south, through the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, for ten and a half miles. It leads from the South Lottis Trailhead to the Gold Creek Trailhead.