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Opportunies for Hiking, Fishing Abound in the North Fork Whether you’re looking for a great campsite or a challenging hike, you’ll find a wide variety of choices in the eastern portion of Delta County. About 70 percent of the land in Delta County is federally owned, so opportunities for outdoor recreation abound on public lands managed by the BLM and U.S. Forest Service. Dispersed camping is permitted in most areas.
Up Stevens Gulch Road (County Road 4010) near Paonia, short trails lead to Hubbard Creek. Watch for privately owned land in the area. Continuing up Stevens Gulch Road, the road number changes to Forest Service road 701 as you cross the Forest Service boundary. Turn west on Forest Service Road 705 and travel for approximately three miles to reach Overland Reservoir. East of Paonia, several Forest Service trails offer access to the West Elk Wilderness Area. Minnesota Creek Road, which turns into Forest Service Road 710, provides access to the Curecanti Trail. Hikers pass through open syand of spruce as they enjoy gradual changes in elevation. Deer and elk are often encountered, and numerous creeks offer good fishing for brook trout. The trail end at Curecanti Creek trailhead, located along the Curecanti Creek Road 720 off Highway 92, 38 miles south of Crawford. The trail measures 22 miles one-way, and is suitable for both hiking and horseback riding. East of Paonia on Hwy. 133 is the Mclure Pass campground with outstanding scenery and opportunities for viewing wildlife. This is a great base for many trails which take hikers and horseback riders into the picturesque Raggeds Wilderness. Four-wheel-drive roads in the area are great for mountain biking. Erickson Springs Campground, just off Kebler Pass Road (County Road 12), offers 18 units in a spectacular mountain setting. To get to the campground, turn left after you cross the bridge over Anthracite Creek. Bring your fishing pole -- the creek is good for rainbow, brook,, and some brown trout. The campground is also a great starting point for several scenic trails which cross the southern portion of the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area. The Dark Canyon Trail follows Anthracite Creek east into the steep-walled canyon. If time allows, you can explore some of the trails connecting with the Dark Canyon Trail. Developed trails lead to the town of Marble and the summit of Oh-Be-Joyful Pass. If you follow Dark Horse Trail for its 19-mile length, you’ll come out at Horse Ranch Park, further south on the Kebler Pass Road. For a day hike, climb 1,200 feet to the area known as Devil’s Stairway -- the only truly challenging portion of this hike. If you turn around at this point, the hike is about 12 miles round-trip.
When you hike, remember to carry adequate food and drinking water, plus suitable clothing, especially at high elevations. You’ll also want a map which more fully describes the trails. Topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Service and guides from the U.S. Forest Service will ensure a safe, pleasant outing. Click the following link to return to the Delta County, Colorado Article Index, or choose a navigation link below to view our Coleman® camping product categories. |
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Enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, and water sports at Crawford State Park, or check a U.S. Forest Service map for roads which access the extensive forested areas east of Crawford. Needle Rock Road, which begins at the post office in Crawford, winds past the geologic formation which lends its name to the road and proceeds east to the Smith Fork Campground. Public fishing is allowed at the bridge and, with permission, below Saddle Mountain Guest Ranch, since that section of the river is stocked. Further east, Dyer Creek, Crystal Creek, and Little Coal Creek have additional possibilities for anglers in the Crawford area.
The Lost Lake Campground, further up the Kebler Pass Road, sits at the lofty elevation of 9,600 feet. The trailhead for the Lost Lake Trail is located at the west end of the campground. This well-marked trail crosses a meadow with numerous wildflowers, the gradually ascends through spruce before skirting Lost Lake. It then follows timberline, offering views of Lost Lake Slough and the Ruby Range. A side trail leads to Dollar Lake.