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Browns Creek Trailhead

Sawatch Range

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Road Difficulty1 1  2WD, easy dirt 
Location8,925 feet
38.671987, -106.161338
Driving Directions
From the US 285 / US 24 junction, just south of Buena Vista, drive 9 miles south on US 285. Turn west onto County Road (CR) 270 and begin measuring mileage. Drive 1.5 miles on CR 270 to a junction. Continue straight on CR 272 (dirt) to 3.5 miles, at an intersection. Stay on CR 272 by turning left (south) and continuing to the trailhead at 5.1 miles.

Trailhead Status Updates

Most Recent Update 4/18/2025:

Winter Access

Unknown

Trailhead Facilities & Fees

Parking: Room for about 25 vehicles.
Camping: Nearby dispersed camping along CR 272. No camping at the actual trailhead.
Restrooms: Yes
Fees: No
Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook