Cross Creek
Maps:
USGS 7.5' Map:	Beaver Creek Reservoir, Del Norte Peak
Statistics:	Difficulty: Number: Miles: Altitude: Obstacles: Time: Easy 2 FR 359 10.01 9,305 to 10,800 ft. NA 2-3 hours
County:	Rio Grande
Adopted by:
Managed by:	Rio Grande National Forest Divide Ranger District	13308 West Hwy 160 Del Norte, CO 81132	719-657-3321
Summary:	Cross Creek road connects Cross Creek Campground with FR360 near Poage Lake. It crosses part of the Wolf Creek Stock Driveway.
Attractions:
Seasonal Closure:	Agency - March 15 to May 15
Best Time:	June - Upper section may still be snowed in July - Best August - Best September - Best October - Watch for early snows
Trail Heads Accessed:
Camping:	There are a few dispersed camp sites.
Base Camp:	This would be a good area to base camp and explore the other Forest Service roads in the area. There is quick access to South Fork.
Fall Colors:	Poor - The upper section is in pine forest.
Navigation:	From South Fork, CO. head west on US-160 W for 1.4 miles. Turn left toward Beaver Creek Road and go 315 ft. Continue onto Beaver Creek Road for 3.8 miles. Continue onto Forest Service Road 360 for 3.7 miles. Turn left onto the Cross Creek 4WD road.
History:
Description:
Cross Creek 4WD road runs along Cross Creek just past Beaver Creek Reservoir. I have not driven the lower section of Cross Creek. From the intersection with Willow Creek, FR350, Cross Creek is a wide graded road. At its southern end it becomes a two track and crosses a fence line before dropping down a switchback into a small valley where cows are grazed. Sothern end of Cross Creek road below Hogback Mesa photo by: Adam M After it crosses a meadow below Hogback Mesa South the road will head back into the forest. You will head south and then climb up to the north to connect with the West Pinos, FR332, road.
Data updated - October 26, 2015        4WD Road driven - July 19, 2015        Copyright 4X4Explore.com - 2000-2015