This picnic area is located south of Molas Pass at an elevation of 10,000 feet. There are two sites and a toilet available; fires are permitted. Located right off the highway, it is a popular rest area for travelers.
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.
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Camping
Purgatory Campground to the south
No
Cross-country Skiing
Throughout the East Lime Creek General Forest Area
No
History
Molas Pass Interpretive Site
No
Cold Water Fishing
Little Molas and Andrews Lakes nearby
No
Forest Areas
East Lime Creek General Forest Area
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Colorado Trail leaves from Little Molas Lake
No
Viewing Interpretive Signs
Molas Pass Interpretive Site
No
Lodging
Silverton, Purgatory, Durango
No
Mountain Biking
Forest Road 591
No
Picnicking
East Lime Creek Picnic Ground
Yes
Scenic Driving
Million Dollar Highway Scenic Byway
Yes
Downhill Skiing
Purgatory to the south
No
Snowmobiling
Throughout the East Lime Creek General Forest Area
No
Snowshoeing
Throughout the East Lime Creek General Forest Area
No
Viewing Scenery
Beautiful area
Yes
Related Activities
East Lime Creek General Forest Area - Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular in this area and there are a number of well-marked trails for winter sports enthusiasts.
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.
Molas Pass Interpretive Site - Dramatic views of Sultan Mountain to the north and the Animas River Gorge and Weminuche Wilderness to the east.
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