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Willow Creek and Snyder Creek Trail System
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Routt National Forest, Parks Ranger District, Owl Mountain, Illinois Pass Ditch Trail, Parkview Mountain, Haystack Mountain, Pines Campground, Aspen Campground, South Fork Michigan River, Illinoise River |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This trail system has around 100 miles of trails that range from easy forest service roads to technical single track with stream crossings, mud holes and boulders. There are multiple trailheads and a couple campgrounds that offer direct trail access. Most of the harder single track loops can be accessed at the Snyder Creek, Willow Creek and Illinois Pass Trailheads while the easier trails can be accessed at the Pines Campground.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Colorado OHV Sticker |
| Dates Open | June 15 - December 1 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Colorado Non-Resident OHV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8500 to 9200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Corkle's Mini-Mart (970) 723-4733 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Corkle's Mini-Mart (970) 723-4733 |
 Water | On Site | Pines Campground (970) 723-8204 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NW) | North Park Gould-Walden KOA (970) 723-4310 or (800) 562-3596 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NW) | North Park Gould-Walden KOA (970) 723-4310 or (800) 562-3596 |
| Campground | On Site | Pines Campground (970) 723-8204 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Corkle's Mini-Mart (970) 723-4733 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $10.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Aspen and Pines Campground Fees |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Gould, CO | ||
| From: Denver, CO
1) Take I-25 North about 60 miles to exit 269B 2) Merge west onto SR-14, continue 4 miles 3) Turn right (north) onto US-287, continue 9 miles 4) Veer left (west) onto SR-14, continue 67 miles 5) Turn left (south) onto CR-21, continue .7 miles 6) Aspen Campground is on the left. For Pines Campground continue south past Aspen Campground about 1 mile. For Snyder Creek Trailhead: 1) Take I-70 west about 35 miles to exit 232 2) Turn right onto CR-255, continue .2 miles 3) Continue straight onto US-40, continue about 50 miles 4) Turn right (north) onto SR-125, continue 23 miles 5) Turn right (east) onto FS Road 755, continue about 1 mile 6) Trailhead is on the right. For Willow Creek Trailhead: 7) Continue north on SR-125 about 4 miles 8) Turn left (west) on CR-50, continue about 1 mile 9) Trailhead is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Routt National Forest - Parks Ranger District 100 Main Street Walden, CO 80480 (970) 723-8204 www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 dnr.ivrsparks@state.co.us cpw.state.co.us |
| Comment | Colorado OHV Registration Info |
Willow and Snyder Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Willow and Snyder Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Willow and Snyder Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Willow and Snyder Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/8/2013 (Thanks!)
Willow and Snyder Creek Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/8/2013 (Thanks!)
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