We are planning to work on our section of the Colorado Trail that is to be maintained from Rolling Creek Trail Head into Lost Creek Wilderness. Last year, we cleared quite a few downfallen trees. To have extra sets of hands on the saws would be wonderful. The first 4 miles or so have been cleared by the USFS. I’m thinking they probably stopped at the Wilderness boundary because chain saws which they prefer to use are not permitted beyond that. That would leave about 7 miles for us to check and clear.
We will meet at 9 AM with aim of getting on the trail by 9:30 AM. It takes approximately an hour of driving from Denver area to reach it. We’ll have saws, loppers, axes and such for working but bring water, lunch, gloves, sunscreen and anything you have, need and can carry on your horse. Weather can be changeable so have some rain gear and adequate sweatshirts or light jackets to put on if necessary.
Directions: From (Hampden Avenue) Hwy 285, drive to Bailey and turn left (southeast)at the bottom of Crow Hill (long steep hill into town) on County Rd. 68 which turns into FSR 560. At the fork, take the right road, FSR 543 (also known as Wellington Lake Road) down to the Rolling Creek Trail Head on the right. GPS: 39.338223, -105.401579. Suggest that you continue past the TH to Windy Peak Outdoor Lab campus and turn around in the parking lots there. Return and park on the side of the road just below the TH. Parking at TH is limited and for sure don’t try the upper lot! No place for trucks and trailers there.
Let us know if you plan to come and join in the fun. Thanks, in advance, to all who will consider helping on this project! If you plan to come, or if you have any questions, please contact us by phone at the number below.
Jack and Sue McKelvy
303-838-2890