FS 5009-200

This forest road begins as a dirt-based, wide trail, then it narrows and gradually climbs the entire way. The trail climbs over 1,800 feet in elevation over 8.2 miles. The road becomes a shelf road with extreme drop-offs, but you will have beautiful views of the surrounding peaks. The trail starts with live, green forest and then travels into an old burn area. There are switchbacks and minor ruts/wash, but any vehicle type could traverse this trail. The further you go, the narrower the road gets, and in the old burn section, there is overgrown vegetation. The trail leads up the backside of Ramsey Peak and then ends in a dispersed campsite. Cell phone service is weak, and there are no amenities on the trail. The nearest services and supplies are approximately 45 minutes from the trail in the town of Winthrop.