Montrose, Colorado · Ouray County · Facility
The Simms Mesa Trail #115 begins at Forest Service Road #510, Dave Wood Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #574, Simms Mesa Road. It the first half mile the trail crosses a draw and then wanders across Happy Canyon. After about 1.6 miles, it descends into the Happy Canyon Creek drainage and crosses Happy Canyon Cree…
The Simms Mesa Trail #115 begins at Forest Service Road #510, Dave Wood Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #574, Simms Mesa Road. It the first half mile the trail crosses a draw and then wanders across Happy Canyon. After about 1.6 miles, it descends into the Happy Canyon Creek drainage and crosses Happy Canyon Creek. The trail ends at FSR #574 in about another half a mile.Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions
Heading to Simms Mesa #115? A few things to know before you go:
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