South Fork Ilium Road

Trail Overview

South Fork Ilium Rd, Cty Rd 63L connects to US 145 opposite the Ophir Pass trail. If you have just come down off Ophir, this road allows for some day use spots for respite and a quick meal. The area is a restored and protected Riparian area by The Nature Conservancy along the South Fork of the San Miguel River. There are Day Use areas driving past the Conservancy's South Fork Preserve area. At the end of the gravel road are the remains of Ilium and the Ames power plant. This is also a Day Use area named Mary E Day Use Area. Following that, the road continues as pavement to connect again with US 145.