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Lewis Creek Trail
Description: The inconspicuous road to the Lewis Creek Trailhead (FR 310) runs west through private property, but the trail gets into an area of National Forest with an interesting forest mix, including Ponderosa Pine, White Fir, Blue Spruce, Gambel Oak and pinyon-juniper habitat. Pygmy Nuthatch is abundant, and Band-tailed Pigeon has been seen here; hikers are likely to encounter pine squirrels and chipmunks, and the lucky might even see a bear. In addition, there is a cattail-choked pond on private property about halfway between the highway and the trailhead that is worth a look from the road.
Habitat: Mixed-Conifer Forest, Pond
Directions: The entrance to FR 310 is 2.2 miles south of Wetmore along CO-96, on the west wide of the road.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours of Operation:
Delorme: 72 C2
Roads of Colorado: 120 C2
Latitude: 38.196067000000
Longitude: 105.109828000000
Ownership: USFS
Lodging: Hotel in Wetmore or Canon City
Parking: Gravel parking area
Admission: Free
Restrictions or Hazards: Road into the property is private; remain on the road
Handicap Access: Some car viewing and easy walking trail
Other Wildlife: Elk
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