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Ten miles in length from Coal Creek Trailhead on East Fork Road (FDR 667) at Sand Creek to the trailhead on Fawn Gulch Road (FDR 666), this trail crosses the shoulder of a mountain and both ascent and descent are very steep. It can be extremely slick when wet. Highest point is 10,800 feet, total ascent is 2,800 feet.
Details
Location:
East of Pagosa Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
20 mile roundtrip
Time:
10 to 11 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
7900
Elevation Change:
2800
Season:
Summer - Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
1)Go northeast on U.S. Hwy. 160 for approximately 9.5 miles. Turn right on East Fork Road (FDR 667) and travel approximately 4 miles. The trailhead is on the right before the bridge over Sand Creek.
2) Fawn Gulch Road - Go 3.5 miles northeast on U.S. Hwy. 160, then turn right on Fawn Gulch Road (FDR 666). Trailhead is on the left near the end of the road. Trailhead elevation 8,000 feet.
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