The road is usually passable by two wheel drive vehicles and follows Carbon Creek for the entire distance.
Directions from Gunnison: Travel two miles north on Highway 135 to Ohio Creek Road. Turn right and travel ten miles north on Ohio Creek Road to Carbon Creek Road. Carbon Creek Road leads to the right of Ohio Creek Road.
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Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Neutral Report: 7 mi. to dead end. Med usage. Near Gunnison.
Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Four-Wheel Driving
Carbon Creek Road
Yes
Horseback Riding
Carbon Creek Road
Yes
Motorcycle Riding
Carbon Creek Road
Yes
Related Activities
Carbon-Red Mountain Road # 563 - Carbon-Red Mountain Road breaks from Carbon Creek Road on the southeastern flanks of Carbon Peak. The road eventually makes a loop and returns to Carbon Creek Road.
Mill Castle Trail - This trail goes through rugged terrain, but is one of the most scenic trails in the West Elk Wilderness.
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.
More Information
Visitor Information:
Gunnison National Forest, 216 North Colorado
, Gunnison, CO, 81230, Phone: 970-641-0471
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