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How to get there: Takel-70 west to Silverthorne and exit. Go approximately .25 miles north on CO9, and turn west on the paved road to the Wilderness Development. Drive up the hill into Wildernest, turn right at the first paved street, turn left on the first gravel road, stay right up the steep hill. At the top of the hill, turn right, continue .25 mile, and park, noted on the map as (P)5, on the east side of the road. The Mesa Cortina Trailhead is on the west side of the road, across from the parking area. The Mesa Cortina Trail Number is FS32. The trail: Go north on the trail, approximately 2.5 miles until you cross a double log bridge over South Willow Creek; turn left, go west on an old logging road that parallels South - -Willow Creek, continue about .5 mile until trees clear into a nice meadow. This is it! The west end of the meadow is a favorite place. Notes: Water is available from South Willow Creek. There is a maximum limit of 10 campers per group, campsites must be a minimum of 100\' from any trail, stream, or lake.
Created on: 2024-09-08 13:02:45
Last edited by: rhall290472 On: 2024-09-19 15:37:53