Tigiwon Road

Trail Overview

This is an out-and-back trail that is mainly used to access hiking trails. Fall Creek, Mount of Tthe Holy Cross, and Cross Creek Trailhead are all accessible via this dirt road. A good portion of the trail is lined with aspens. There are multiple dispersed camping spots throughout and a designated fee camping area at the very top. At 5.4 miles in, you'll find Tigiwon Community House. Reservations are available through the US Forest Service. Public bathrooms are available at the Community House. The trail offers views of the historic Gilman mining town.

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Difficulty

The trail is mostly flat and accessible by 2WD vehicles. There are some mildly rocky sections, and conditions of the trail may change due to rain or snow. It's a two-way trail with plenty of space to pass.

History

Minturn Mine is at the beginning of the trail on your right-hand side. The abandoned town of Gilman is very close by. The Gilman Post Office operated from November 3, 1886, until April 22, 1986. It was closed by order of the Environmental Protection Agency due to toxic pollutants.

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