2 UNITS;AMENITIES: VAULT TOILETS AND INTERPRETIVE SIGN.
Reservation Status:
Not Accepted
General Description
East Lime Creek Picnic Area is located in the northern part of this area at an elevation of 10,000 feet. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter activities and there are a number of well-marked trails for winter sports enthusiasts. In the summer, Lime Creek Road (Forest Road 591) is a scenic area to walk or ride a mountain bike.
Directions from Durango, Colorado: Travel north on U.S. Highway 550 for 36 miles.
Directions from Silverton, Colorado: Travel south on U.S. Highway 550 for 8 miles.
Current Conditions & Trip Reports
Please watch for vehicles, bicycles and hikers in this area. Updated: 2004-05-03 15:05:00.0
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Cross-country Skiing
Marked trails
Yes
Cold Water Fishing
Lime Creek and Potato Lake nearby
Yes
Forest Areas
East Lime Creek General Forest Area
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Lime Creek Road (Forest Road 591), Potato Lake
Yes
Mountain Biking
Lime Creek Road (Forest Road 591)
Yes
Picnicking
East Lime Creek Picnic Area
Yes
Snowmobiling
Marked trails
Yes
Viewing Scenery
Beautiful mountain scenery
Yes
Related Activities
East Lime Creek Group Picnic Ground - East Lime Creek Picnic Ground is just south of Molas Pass adjacent to U.S. Highway 550. With two tables and toilets, the picnic ground is a convenient rest stop for travelers.
East Lime Creek Picnic Ground - This picnic area is located south of Molas Pass at an elevation of 10,000 feet. There are two sites and toilets available; fires are permitted.
Molas Pass Interpretive Site - Dramatic views of Sultan Mountain to the north and the Animas River Gorge and Weminuche Wilderness to the east.
Please watch for vehicles, bicycles and hikers in this area. Updated: 2004-05-03 15:05:00.0
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