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Gold Creek Trail #427	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Gold Creek Trail connects Union Park Road and Gold Creek Campground. It leads through the eastern side of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness area.

Henry Lake Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The Henry Lake Trail, 429, stems from the South Lottis Creek Trail. It follows South Lottis Creek to its source Henry Lake.

Larson Lakes Trail	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This old jeep road delivers the traveler to good fishing at Larson Lake and provides access to the Big Blue Wilderness.

Lowline Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This trail is a good access for the entire east side of the West Elk Wilderness and is an excellent trail for extended pack trips.

Magdalena Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Magdalena Trail lies within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness in the Texas Creek drainage. The trail leads to a mine site close to the Continental Divide.

Mill Castle Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This trail goes through rugged terrain, but is one of the most scenic trails in the West Elk Wilderness.

Mill Lake	Cebolla Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Mill Lake lies at an elevation of 11,720 feet. The fishing can vary dramatically from hour to hour, but fish of 18 inches have been caught at this site.

Ohio Pass Falls Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The trail to Ohio Pass Falls is approximately one and a half miles, beginning on an abandoned jeep road. The falls are part of the Ohio Creek headwaters flowing from the eastern Anthracite Mountain Range.

Rainbow Lake Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The trail heads northwest from Rainbow Lake Road seven miles into the West Elk Wilderness.

Red Mountain Creek Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Red Mountain Creek Trail, 543, leads from the Red Mountain Road to the Continental Divide. The trail is marked as Rocky Mountain Trail on USGS maps.

Silvanite Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The Silvanite Trail leads from Copper Creek to the abandoned Silvanite Mine site in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

Soap Basin Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Soap Basin Trail is a good trail to incorporate into your route for extended pack trips. It connects with several other trails within the West Elk Wilderness.

Soap Creek Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Soap Creek Trail leads north from Soap Creek Trailhead nine miles to a junction with Soap Basin Trail. Most of the tread parallels Soap Creek. It is contained within the West Elk Wilderness.

South Lottis Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	South Lottis Trail extends north and south, through the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, for ten and a half miles. It leads from the South Lottis Trailhead to the Gold Creek Trailhead.

Summerville Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This trail begins in Taylor Canyon, one mile below Lodgepole Campground. After entering the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, the trail climbs out of Summerville Creek connecting with the Fossil Ridge Trail, 431.

Swampy Pass Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Swampy Pass Trail is a good access to the West Elk Wilderness from the Ohio Creek Road. The trail is very scenic.

Texas Creek Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	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.

Timberline Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	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.

Twin Lakes Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Twin Lakes Trail leaves upper Brush Creek Road and enters the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Twin Lakes lie at approximately 11,780 feet.

Washington Gulch Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Washington Gulch Trail leads southeast from Gothic Road to Washington Gulch Road. This four and a half mile trail makes a short day hike if a car is available at each terminus.

Waterloo Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Waterloo Gulch Trail leads north from Texas Creek, following a stream to the head of Waterloo Gulch and a small lake. This entire route lies within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.