5/27/2025 Posted On: 5/27/2025 By: hanada Info: The crossing over nutras creek is pretty high currently, much higher than when I did San Luis beginning of June in 2023. I went to check it out after hiking Stewart. It was hard to tell exactly how deep it got, but I’m guessing it would have went up above my knees in the middle. I did see a Subaru forester drive through it, looked a little sketchy, but seemed to move through it fine. Just wanted to give a heads up for anyone planning to head out there soon. | 2 |
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10/7/2024 Posted On: 10/8/2024 By: HikesInGeologicTime Info: Nutras Creek crossing seemed deeper than I remembered; we estimated about 8 inches deep this time around. Partner later discovered that beavers have built a dam below the crossing. Lower ground clearance vehicles be warned. | 2 |
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9/2/2024 Posted On: 9/2/2024 By: JackAndCaesar89 Info: Drove in on 8/31 and out on 9/1. The road was pretty smooth so fine for a sedan in those terms. What delayed me from doing this so far is the creek crossings. The first one was nothing, maybe two inches of water fine for any car. The second I thought was significant. I went and stood in the middle and estimate it was about 6 inches deep right now. I assume with all the recent rain that has been out there. Took a stock 4WD Jeep Cherokee through with no issues though. The concrete really helps with traction. Mostly trucks at the trail head, but save several other SUVs including a Nissan rogue, Infinity something and a 2WD Chevy Trax SUV. For the people that have read about the mini van being there in a previous review, yes its still there and has a flat tire. I would say to be safe on this go in dry season and after its been dry for a week or two unless you have a truck. Parked at the Stewart Creek so, I cant speak to Eddiesville, but it fit about 8 cars. There were a few other people camping when I pulled up and a few more came in throughout the night. | ||||
7/30/2024 Posted On: 8/4/2024 By: Mark Goldstein Info: Road was dry and slightly bumpy. Most 2WD vehicles will get to the trailhead. Nice and clean. A couple of parking spot available. Enjoy! | ||||
7/12/2024 Posted On: 7/12/2024 By: Pedro F Info: The two creek crossings had no more than 6" depth of water. A handful of modest ruts, a regular sedan can make it no problem provided you slow down and pick a good line when encountering these few mini-obstacles. A Lexus ES300 sedan was exiting as I arrived yesterday | 1 |
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6/22/2024 Posted On: 6/23/2024 By: bryanf Info: Trailhead is okay. Reached in a Subaru Impreza Hatchback (low clearance). 3 or 4 cars parked there on Saturday at 7am. Rained earlier in the night. Made the dirt road muddy. Almost couldn't get up one hill. Map looked like 4 creek crossings, but 2 go under the road. Both were deeper I would've preferred. A couple of downed trees, but easily avoidable. | ||||
5/26/2024 Posted On: 5/27/2024 By: coniferjen Info: Road is clear of snow this season. Several downed trees across the road have been cut through by a gentleman from Gunnison. The 2 creeks to drive through are low enough to drive through with a Mazda CX-30 with no issues. | 3 |
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9/30/2023 Posted On: 9/30/2023 By: shapovalovm Info: 2WD low-clearance road all the way to the TH. Made it in an Accord no problem. Creeks are very low right now, so crossing is not a problem. | ||||
9/9/2023 Posted On: 9/9/2023 By: Mustavio Info: You can zoom zoom on the country roads but caution after Chavez Creek. Some of the road cuts have a big drop on the backside. Camping (not marked) in the few miles right before the TH, or go another .3 miles to the outhouses and camp in the big open area there. | ||||
9/4/2023 Posted On: 9/4/2023 By: FREESKIER Info: Very easy trailhead that can really be accessed by any suv and probably most sedans. There is some washboard on the way and 7-10 cattle guards that you cross. It does get a little old. There are ~30 miles of dirt roads to reach the trailhead so be prepared. 2 small river crossings are very easy this time of year and they have concrete bases to them so I assume they usually aren't too bad all summer. If you can park at the stewart creek TH then just go about a quarter mile down the road to the large bathroom and trailhead area. There is no technical offroading to reach this trailhead, just no cell service and a long dirt road. | ||||
9/2/2023 Posted On: 9/2/2023 By: BRadleyC Info: Both creek crossings an inch or less water flow at present. Beware the bees and wasps if camping at the trailhead under the trees. Fortunately did not get stung or get any in the tent but they were thick in that area. | ||||
8/18/2023 Posted On: 8/21/2023 By: GuiGirard Info: No problem reaching that trailhead with an outback, and I would think it'd be true for any vehicle. It's just long, and there are "surprise" short rougher sections that warrant to never get complacent with the general great and smooth nature of the road. Also if of interest to anyone, I left towards Lake City by using the shortcut on 794-2B then 8EE to Cathedral then CR 50 West to hwy 149, and these are fine too. Some rocky sections require slower and cautious driving, especially since this is not the right place to have car trouble. | ||||
7/17/2023 Posted On: 7/17/2023 By: violadeeblues Info: The creek crossings were passable in my lil, low-clearance 2WD mazda3! The second one is running a bit higher than the first. See pic of second crossing. | ||||
7/4/2023 Posted On: 7/4/2023 By: lucynemes86 Info: Road to TH is in good shape. 2 creek water crossing. Right now it's probably 2-3 in deep. Almost any car can make it fine. Trail to San Luis free of snow all the way up. Beautiful views. | ||||
6/26/2023 Posted On: 6/26/2023 By: infinitealpine Info: The 2 creek crossings are maybe 3in deep. |
