5972A
Distance
0.5 mi
Technical Rating
Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview
BLM 5972A and 5972B provide access to dispersed camping for those wishing to enjoy the Arkansas River Valley near Salida, Colorado. These routes are unmaintained, rough, and loose dirt roads, though four-wheel drive is not strictly necessary. They are situated near Wellsville, Colorado, right at the mouth of Bighorn Canyon off Highway 50. Please use only previously disturbed and designated campsites. Pack out what is packed in.
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