Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Pike & San Isabel
National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche
National Grasslands
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-553-1400

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-553-1404

Access

From Poncha Springs, travel west on Highway 50 for approximately 2 miles. Turn left on County Road 220 and travel west on this road for about 1.75 miles to the junction with CR 221. CR 221 travel southwest for approximately 2 miles to the trailhead. A small parking area is located on the right side of the road with the trailhead situated just past the parking area along Greens Creek. CR 221 continues up a steep, winding four-wheel drive road to the Cinderella South Mine. Do not attempt this road without four-wheel drive.

Features

This trail offers a variety of scenery in its passage to the Continental Divide. The trail follows the creek with several beaver ponds located along the way. A small shelterhouse is located 6 miles up the trail.

Considerations

Backpackers should set up camp away from the trail and avoid camping near the stream to prevent damage to wetlands areas. If a campfire is necessary, keep the fire small and make sure it is fully extinguished before leaving camp. All trash must be packed out.