Fourmile Creek Trailhead

Location

RangeMosquito Range

Elevation12,000'

Lat/Lon39.20575, -106.1622

14ersMt. Sherman

Road Difficulty

2 2WD, rough dirt, good clearance

Rough 2WD dirt to the TH. In early summer, the upper portions of the road may require 4WD/AWD.

Driving Directions

From Fairplay, drive just over a mile south on U.S. 285 and turn right onto County Road 18. Drive 10 miles to reach the Leavick site, at 11,250'. There's a large parking area on the left after you pass the buildings. If you'd like to drive higher, the road is usually in good enough shape for most vehicles. At 12 miles and 12,000', reach the trailhead at a gate and small parking area. If the parking is full, there are pull-offs down the road.

On-Site Info

ParkingParking along the road.

CampingTwo campgrounds down the road.

Restrooms?No

Fees?No

Photos

Winter Access

Closed near 11,100' below the Leavick site.

Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook

Status Updates
Map


1/16/2022 Posted On: 1/16/2022 By: Shooter Info: The winter closure is right at 9.0 miles. Most vehicles should be able to make it as the snow prior to is packed down. I have a 4runner and would not have wanted to go any further. This is actually a real good spot to get these peaks from in winter.		1	4
12/4/2021 Posted On: 12/4/2021 By: Ssgustafson Info: The road was open all the way to the gate at 12,000 feet. Some patches of snow on the road, but nothing significant. There is a large sheet of ice at the gate, but there is ample parking along the road maybe 50 - 100 yards away. Also, the gate to the Fourmile Creek Campground is closed.		2
11/13/2021 Posted On: 11/14/2021 By: CheapCigarMan Info: Snow starts at 10,900'. I parked at 11,500' but could have went further. A couple of vehicles made it to the gate. Pic was taken at the gate.	1	1
11/6/2021 Posted On: 11/6/2021 By: topekaavenue Info: Was easily able to get my 2016 Scion TC with 6.3in of ground clearance within 0.4 miles of the gate. Just go slow and choose your lines right when getting closer to the trailhead.
10/27/2021 Posted On: 10/27/2021 By: Roald Info: Still clear all the way to the gate at 12000 ft even after storm this week. I didn't find the road bumpy at all by CO standards. Any Subaru type vehicle or even a car with above average clearance and good driver could make it IMO.
10/17/2021 Posted On: 10/17/2021 By: alpinenut Info: Clear all the way to gate at 12K. Bumpy rocky etc just like everyone else says.
9/7/2021 Posted On: 9/7/2021 By: Ed_Groves Info: I drove to the Mt Sherman end of 4 Mile Creek Road today and hiked the peak. Also, on 09/05 I hiked Horseshoe Mountain and Peerless Mountain. The road is decent up to the Leavick site. There are a lot of bumps and larger rocks slightly sticking up from the road bed in places but these can be avoided if one pays attention. Thirty miles an hour was comfortable in a few places. About 200 yards past Leavick, the road gets ugly with large rocks sticking up from the road bed, potholes, and dips crossing the road. I go very slow on these, even with 4wd, because I have to drive back to Missouri and don't want to lose a tire balance weight, knock the vehicle out of alignment, or flatten a tire. After one reaches the left turn onto Silver Horseshoe Drive to drive up to the Horseshoe Mountain Trailhead, the road is very bad as well. However, both the road to Mt Sherman and Silver Horseshoe Drive are very manageable with four wheel drive vehicles. As an aside, a guy drove to the Mt Sherman trailhead with a Honda Del Sol today. I guess driving a two wheel drive car to the trailhead is doable, but I would not recommend it.
9/6/2021 Posted On: 9/21/2021 By: matt9094 Info: I definitely recommend a higher clearance vehicle such as an SUV or truck. It is very bumpy, with ruts and holes everywhere that would scrape up a sedan.
8/24/2021 Posted On: 8/24/2021 By: schumi248 Info: Hiked horseshoe today, and the road below the leavick site was much smoother than it has been, I did see the grader parked on the side of the road, and it looks like more got done while I was on the mountain. That was a pleasant surprise.
8/7/2021 Posted On: 8/7/2021 By: eudyke Info: Road to 12,000ft gate was rough for most of the 11 miles, but very passable for any vehicle. I did not need my 4x4, but you do have to maneuver around a few potholes. Parking at the 12k gate was plentiful even when I left the area at 11:00am. Overall conditions were very good! Note: There are no restrooms at this trailhead.
6/13/2021 Posted On: 6/13/2021 By: benjamincolorado Info: Confirming the most recent report - Fourmile Creek Rd is clear. Expect a bumpy ride, but you can make it all the way to the gate.
6/8/2021 Posted On: 6/8/2021 By: wolfgangstiller Info: Road is completely dry. Somewhat rough as usual. I won't drive it without at least high clearance but a Camry and a Civic was parked at the TH.
5/30/2021 Posted On: 5/30/2021 By: seayachter Info: Road is drivable and open up to the summer trailhead gate. A couple small spots of snow but doable in a stock 4x4 truck.
4/25/2021 Posted On: 4/26/2021 By: weakenedwarrior Info: Similar status as the previous reports, AWD / 4WD can make it to the Leavick site.
4/18/2021 Posted On: 4/18/2021 By: bludwig Info: If you don't have 4WD, don't attempt. There are several inches of snow right now and you'll be dragging the entire way. I stopped at the regular winter closure but you can drive all the way to the Levick site if you have 4WD.

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