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Taylor River Ranger District

Quick Facts

Carbon Creek Road #737

Beginning Elevation:	8,400 Feet (2618.5 Meters)
Difficulty:	Easy
Elevation Gain:	800 Feet (249.4 Meters)
Ending Elevation:	9,200 Feet (2867.8 Meters)
Length:	7 Miles (11.67 Kilometers) to a dead end
Other Maps:	Trails Illustrated: 131, 132, 133, 134
Recommended Season:	Summer to Fall
Road Number:	737
Usage:	Moderate
USGS Maps:	Mt. Axtell, Squirrel Creek

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General Description

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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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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