Trail Overview

This is an out-and-back trail that is mainly used to access hiking trails. Fall Creek, Mount of Tthe Holy Cross, and Cross Creek Trailhead are all accessible via this dirt road. A good portion of the trail is lined with aspens. There are multiple dispersed camping spots throughout and a designated fee camping area at the very top. At 5.4 miles in, you'll find Tigiwon Community House. Reservations are available through the US Forest Service. Public bathrooms are available at the Community House. The trail offers views of the historic Gilman mining town.

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Difficulty

The trail is mostly flat and accessible by 2WD vehicles. There are some mildly rocky sections, and conditions of the trail may change due to rain or snow. It's a two-way trail with plenty of space to pass.

History

Minturn Mine is at the beginning of the trail on your right-hand side. The abandoned town of Gilman is very close by. The Gilman Post Office operated from November 3, 1886, until April 22, 1986. It was closed by order of the Environmental Protection Agency due to toxic pollutants.

Technical Rating

Kristin Ventura

Jul 13, 2025

Open

Lots of cars and they are not polite. Trailhead midway and at the top. I would skip this unless you need practice driving reverse into the side of the road

Jake Brown

Jun 22, 2025

Open

Road is open all the way to the mt of the holy cross trailhead. Road has quite a bit of loose rock and is rutted out in spots. Otherwise great place to ride

Chase Coale

Jun 20, 2025

Open

Steve Schellenberg

Jun 08, 2025

Open

Seasonal Gate still closed. Posted as closed from 11/23 - 6/20.

Rowell Zara

May 04, 2025

Open

Braiden Patrick

Sep 28, 2024

Open

Very pretty trail during the peak for fall leaves. Very easy trail accessible by school bus - not kidding. Seems as if there’s some sort of guided adventure at the top of the trail because buses would shuttle people to the top the entire day. There’s quite a bit of traffic on the trail as it seems to be very popular with hikers and “day trip fanatics.” There’s a fair amount of campsites throughout the trail as well and we didn’t have too much trouble finding one. The trail is very dusty and dry right now but overall an awesome trail that’s worth a drive.

Steele Sandler

Jul 03, 2024

Open