South Fork
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 40.7504, -106.8262 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Salt Park/South Fork Area the Forest Service's write-up
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This seasonal trail is generally not melted off until late June/early July due to snow levels at this elevation.
The Salt Park and South Fork Williams Fork areas contain 8 connecting trails that are managed by the Yampa Ranger District. This area is mostly popular with hunters.
These trails have no direct trailhead access or adjacent parking.
These trails must be accessed from the White River National Forest via the Morapos Trailhead , the Lost Park Trail No. 1805 , or the Wilson Mesa/Sleepy Cat Trail No. 1800 .
South Fork Trail No. 1113 – 4.3 miles. Connects to Cherry Creek, Corral Creek, Salt Park, and East lost Park.
Salt Park Trail No. 1114A – 5.5 miles. Connects to South Fork, Cherry Creek, Lost Park, and Corral Creek
Cherry Creek Trail No. 1037 – 2.8 miles. Spurs off/on South Fork following the Chery Creek drainage.
Corral Creek Trail No. 1114 – 5.8 miles. Begins off the South Fork trail. Connects to Berry Lake and ends at junction with Wilson Mesa.
Berry lake Trail No. 1196 – 3.0 miles. Begins off the Corral Creek trail. Connects to Middle Pine and ends at the Forest Boundary.
Middle Pine Trail No. 1196 – 3.4 Miles. Connects Berry Lake To Wilson Mesa
Wilson Mesa Trail No. 1115 – A 3.5 mile section of the longer Wilson Mesa/Sleepy Cat Trail No. 1800 on the White River National Forest. Connects to Corral Creek and Middle Pine.
South Fork Slater Trailhead #1144 the Forest Service's write-up
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Trail #1144 is a motorized, double track trail that winds though mature forest and open meadows.
Restrictions Vehicles on trail must be 50" wide or less.
South Fork Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
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This trail lies within the Never Summer Wilderness in the Troublesome Area. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles. The South Fork Trail climbs gradually along the South Fork of the Michigan River through the old-growth spruce-fir forests. It occasionally crosses an open meadow along the creek. Views are limited by the trees. Within ½ mile of Baker Pass, the trail breaks into the open and ascends rapidly. The spectacular scenery of the Never Summer Mountains and the Continental Divide may be seen from Baker Pass. It is managed by the Parks Ranger District.
Restrictions Special restrictions in Never Summer Wilderness.