9 Miles
(15.0 Kilometers)
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary
Other Maps:
Trails Illustrated: 129, 131
Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
Road Number:
755
Usage:
Heavy
USGS Maps:
Mt. Harvard, Taylor Peak Reservoir
General Description
Texas Creek Road leaves Taylor Canyon Road approximately one mile north of Cottonwood Pass. The road junction lies at 9,350 feet and Texas Creek Road climbs slowly from that elevation. After the first mile, the road joins the Texas Creek and generally follows the creek the remainder of the distance. The first three miles are usually passable by two-wheel drive vehicles. The upper portion of Texas Creek Road passes Texas Lakes, which provide excellent opportunities for fishing. The road ends at the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness boundary (9,945). Use of mechanized and motorized vehicles or equipment is not allowed within the wilderness. Travel restrictions may be in effect in this area, please check the current Travel Map.
Directions from Almont: Travel twenty five miles northeast on the Taylor River Road, Forest Road 742, to Texas Creek Road.
Current Conditions & Trip Reports
Add your own trip Report!
Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others.
This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report
Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: found a new cut trail in the area great switchbacks and very rocky stream bed finish. I'd rate this as a top ATV trail.
Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Dispersed Camping
Texas Creek Road
Yes
Camping
Rivers End Campground
No
Cold Water Fishing
Texas Creek, Texas Lakes
Yes
Four-Wheel Driving
Texas Creek Road
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Texas Creek Trail
Yes
Horseback Riding
Texas Creek Road
Yes
Mountain Biking
Texas Creek Road to the wilderness boundary
Yes
Motorcycle Riding
Texas Creek Road to the wilderness boundary
Yes
Snowmobiling
Texas Creek Road to the wilderness boundary
Yes
Viewing Scenery
Texas Creek Road
Yes
Related Activities
Taylor River Road - The Taylor River Road is a paved, narrow, winding road, that follows the Taylor River through Taylor Canyon. Traffic is usually very heavy in the summer months.
Texas Creek - Deep pools and riffles support Rainbows, Browns, and Brook trout. The fishing is rated as good.
Texas Creek Trail - The trail enters the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness and forks lead to Waterloo Gulch, Magdalene Gulch, South Texas Creek and Browns Pass. The area is characterized by old mine workings and alpine scenery.
More Information
Visitor Information:
Gunnison National Forest, 216 North Colorado
, Gunnison, CO, 81230, Phone: 970-641-0471
Add your own trip Report!
