The first two miles of Illinois Road are usually passable by two wheel drive vehicles. There are several dead end roads branching from Illinois Road that may make following this road difficult. After leaving Taylor River Road, Illinois Road follows a creek for one mile, then goes over a ridge and cuts across three drainages. After following another creek for a mile, the road climbs rapidly to a small lake at the end of the road. There is a short access trail from the lake to the Timberline Trail.
Directions from Almont: Travel twenty six miles northeast on Taylor River Road, 742. Turn right on to Illinois Creek Road, 756.
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Four-Wheel Driving
Illinois Road
Yes
Horseback Riding
Illinois Creek Road
Yes
ATV Riding
Illinois Creek Road - access ends at wilderness boundary
Yes
Motorcycle Riding
Illinois Creek Road - access ends at wilderness boundary
Yes
Related Activities
Timberline Trail - This trail follows the timberline directly beneath the Sawatch Range. Following the boundary of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, the trail offers great views of Taylor Park.
Timberline (N & S) Trailhead - The Timberline Trailhead lies along Cottonwood Pass Road near the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary. Timberline Trail and the Continental Divide Trail lead north and south from this trailhead.
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