Mill Creek Trailhead

Location:  San Juan Mountains
14ers Served:  Sunshine Peak, Redcloud Peak
Road Type:  2WD dirt to the TH.
Winter Access:  Usually open year-round but depends on storms.
Directions:  From Lake City, drive about 2 miles south on Colorado 149 and turn right on County Road 30 toward Lake San Cristobal and Cinnamon Pass. On the 30 Road, drive approx. 10.9 miles to reach the Mill Campground on the left. To hike Sunshine Peak, walk back down the road a bit, cross to the north side and hike into the open area that leads into Bent Creek.
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Date Status Information Posted by 14ers.com Forum Users Posted By
2009-05-26 Road is clear of snow all the way to the small parking lot, but is impossible to make without the aid of a 4WD. Due to the recent rain the entire road is one huge mudhole. My party left our civics at the start of 15-GG which is where the road gets impassable by 2WD. Lyssah 
2008-05-24 Road is fine. You can make it with a car. San Juan Ron 
2008-05-24 Road is fine. You can make it with a car. San Juan Ron 
2008-05-24 Road is fine. You can make it with a car. San Juan Ron 
2006-07-10 Road to the TH is in excellent shape. Drove a truck up it, but a car might make it - a little steep in at least one place. SarahT 
2005-05-15 Road in excellent shape, easily reachable by passenger cars. Plenty of room for camping. No snow. mouser 

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