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Ben Tyler Trail


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Ben Tyler Trail

USFS Trail #606. 11.4 mile NE/SW trail that intersects 285 and the Colorado Trail.

Ben Tyler Trail - South/Rock Creek TH 

To enter this end of the Ben Tyler Trail (#606), park at the Rock Creek TH and follow the Colorado Trail east for for about .6 miles, until you reach the signed junction with Ben Tyler Trail, where that trail officially starts. Follow the trail until you reach the top of a saddle, which is in a forested area at about 11,690.'  Thereafter the trail will descend to down to US-285 or you can head back to the Rock Creek TH.

Ben Tyler Trial - North/Ben Tyler TH

For further information and any restrictions see: Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands - Ben Tyler Trail #606 (usda.gov)

  • Length: 12.0 mi
  • 9,750 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Lost Creek Wilderness Area, South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 15
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15
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  • Ben Tyler Trail - North/Ben Tyler TH
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