Birding Spots of Colorado
(alphabetical)
From the Intersection of Highways 160 & 285 in Monte Vista,
Drive North on Hwy 285 for 17.6 miles to Saguache County Road G.
Travel West on CR G for 7.0 miles to CR 41.5.
Continue West on CR 41G for 9.8 miles to FR 675.
Drive West on FR 675, drive over Moon Pass in approx. 15.8 miles.
Continue on FR 675 for less than 4.0 miles to California Gulch.
(Moon Pass is approx. 50.0 miles from Monte Vista).
White-winged Crossbills (7/6 & 7/14/2003)
were reported approx. 2.0 miles West of Moon Pass.
White-winged Crossbills (8/6 & 8/7/2003)
were reported about four miles west of Moon Pass off of FR 675
DeLorme 79:A5
Roads of Colorado 125:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 112:D6
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From Rico, take Hwy 145 7.4 miles to FR 535.
Travel approximately 11.0 miles North on FR 535 (Dunton Road) to Dunton.
Calico Trail leads off east end of Dunton Road.
(Area good for Three-toed Woodpeckers, Boreal Owls)
DeLorme 76:B1
Roads of Colorado 138:A1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 109:E11
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From Hayden & highway 40, take California Park Road (Walnut Street) North
Travel to end of road (less than 0.6 miles) at "T" with CR 76
Turn Right (East) and travel 2.8 miles to intersection with Route 80.
Turn Left (North) onto Route 80.
California Park is approximately 15.0 miles north.
(Only open after Sandhill Nesting Season; end of June more or less).
(See 80 Route Leks page for Grouse areas you pass through).
DeLorme 16:B1
Roads of Colorado 44:B1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 45:D10
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From Interstate 70, take 46 at Cameo
Cross the bridge to North side of river
Stay on marked public access road (through power plant)
Road goes into Coal Canyon with gate at 2.0 miles from river.
N 39 09.1514 W 108 19.3754 Elev: 4828'
DeLorme 43:C6
Roads of Colorado 89:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 131:F12
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From Interstate 25, take Fort Collins Exit 269A.
Travel 1.7 miles West on Hwy 14 to North Timberline Road.
Drive 1.1 miles North on N. Timberline Road to East Vine Drive.
Travel 2.5 miles West on E. Vine Drive to Highway 287 (College Drive).
Drive 1.4 miles North on Hwy 287 which connects with Hwy 14 at CR 1.
From Hwy 14 and CR 1, continue west 66.5 miles on Hwy 14 to Cameron Pass.
N 40 51.000 W 105 89.000 Elev: 10,276'
DeLorme 18:D3
Boreal Owls have been heard from Joe Wright Reservoir Parking Area
Joe Wright is located 3.0 miles East of Cameron Pass Summit
Lower Parking Area: N 40 32.4179 W 105 52.9420 ALT: 10,068'
Upper Parking Area: N 40 32.4179 W 105 52.9426 ALT: 10,074'
If no success here, then trying walking 1/2 mile either side of Cameron Summit
Cameron Pass is mile marker 65 (64.7) on Highway 14
Latest Boreal Owl sightings:
- Boreal Owl (Stevens & all) last 5/4/2005
- (west end upper Joe Wright Reservoir)
- Boreal Owl (Stevens:Kosten) last 7/4/2004
- (0.8 miles East of Michigan Creek Rd & Ruby Jewel Road)
- Boreal Owl (Stevens:Kosten) last 7/3/2004
- (--2.4 miles along canal road; uphill to south from sharp curve going from north to west)
- Boreal Owl (1 heard) --summit (McMorris/Stevens) last 3/24/2004 & 5/24/2004
Boreal Owl sightings; in 2002 & 2003 from Joe Wright Parking Area (mile marker 68)
Most success is on non-windy nights
DeLorme 18:D3
Roads of Colorado 47:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 47:G11
Zimmerman Lake Loop Trail (White winged Crossbills; 3/22):
From Fort Collins take Highway 287 north to the junction with Colorado Highway 14.
Drive west on Hwy 14 for approximately 58 miles. The parking area is on the east
side of the road and approximately 2.25 miles from the summit of Cameron Pass.
The trail is a gentle accent except for two steep sections. One steep section
is at the start of the trail, the other at the 0.25 mile mark. From the trailhead
use the old road at the south end of the parking lot. The trail heads southeast
and climbs through spruce/fir forest, zigzagging toward the northeast. Around the
halfway mark the trail heads south for several hundred yards then turns northeast
again to the northern edge of Zimmerman Lake. At the Lake you can take a 1.75 mile
Loop Trail around the lake. This trail is relatively flat.
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From the Boulder Turnpike (Highway 36) in Boulder;
Continue North on Hwy 36 to Pearl Street.
Drive west approximately 1.2 miles on Pearl Street to Broadway Street.
Travel north less than 0.1 miles on Broadway Street to Spruce Street.
Drive west approx. 0.5 miles on Spruce Street (becomes Mountain View) to 5th street.
Park is at Mountain View & 5th Streets.
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:F6
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From Highway 50 on the East side of Canon City,
Take South Raynolds Avenue South.
At South Main Street, turn East (Left).
In 0.1 miles, turn South on Rhodes Avenue (at Humane Society).
Follow Rhodes Avenue for 0.3 miles to "L" turn (turns into Ute Street).
Harris's Sparrows were observed in thickets & brambles
along creek at this "L" turn.
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 101:D7
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To Search for Lucy's Warblers (5/16/2004):
Courtesy of Tom McConnell:
"Our route was slightly different than what has been posted on the
internet.From The intersection of US160 and County road G (at the
weigh station just south of Cortez) follow CR G west to a gated
BLM road on the right.
Set your odometer to Zero here. The gate appears to be locked but
is not. At.9 miles you will pass thru an electric fence and a gate,
the fence is live. At 1.4 miles cross a cattle guard. At 2.2 miles
first cross a cattle guard, then cross Moccasin Creek, the take the
left fork off of the main road.
GPS N37'21.511 W108'55.715
The road is rough and four-wheel drive is needed. At 3.4 miles you
will reach another fork in the road overlooking Yellowjacket Canyon.
Park here for the walk down.
GPS N37'21.723 W108'56.986
Walk down the right hand fork. You will pass thru a closed gate and
then thru an open gate. Continue straight ahead from the gate about
50 yards. The path is well worn and obvious and leads almost
directly to the nest tree. The birds are feeding young and become
agitated when anyone is around the tree, so remember the rules."
To Search for Lucy's Warblers (5/31/2005) & (4/29/2006):
From Cortez, drive south on Highway 160 to CR G (McElmo Canyon Road).
At Stoplight, turn west on CR G into the Canyon.
The exact location of this area is in Canyon of the Ancients National
Monument, on Yellow Jacket Creek between Moccasin
Canyon and Risley Canyon. To reach the area turn north on the BLM
road off McElmo Canyon Road about 5 miles east of the Ismay Trading
Post (the only major dirt road to the north in this area). The
bottom is gated, but not locked, though it appears to be. The first
mile of this road crosses private land as it climbs to Cannonball
Mesa. After passing through a second gate, continue for
approximately another mile, through the rock formations, to where a
dirt track turns off to the right. The canyon to the north is
Moccasin Canyon. It is possible to hike down the dirt track to
above Yellow Jacket Canyon and then descend the slope, or hike down
Moccasin Canyon to Yellow Jacket Creek. It may also be possible to
drive the road you came in on to Yellow Jacket Creek between
Moccasin and Risley Canyons, but not without a high-clearance vehicle.
The bottom of Yellow Jacket Canyon is a mixture of BLM land and
private inholdings. There is a section of BLM land between Moccasin
and Risley Canyons, but the boundaries are not well marked. Please
avoid trespassing. We found one LUWA along the creek near the
junction with Moccasin Canyon, and heard another farther upstream.
I also saw a likely third bird (not singing) near the junction with
Risley Canyon.
The Delorme Atlas does not show details of this area. We recommend
the Bowdish Canyon Quadrangle topographic map or the Cortez area BLM
map. The hike to Yellow Jacket Creek is about 2 miles each way over
relatively rugged terrain. It is also hot so make sure to take plenty of water.
DeLorme 84:B2
Roads of Colorado 136:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 120:D2
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From Hwy 133 & Hwy 82 in Carbondale,
Travel approximately 2.0 miles North On Hwy 82 to Diamond a Ranch Road.
Drive approx. 0.1 miles West on Diamond a Ranch Road to Bald Eagle Way.
Travel approx. 0.5 miles North & West on Bald Eagle Way to Primrose Lane.
Drive approx. 0.2 miles West on Primrose Lane to Hwy 109.
Drive approx. 1.4 miles North on Hwy 109 to Lariat Lane.
Harris's Sparrow 12/30:
Seen at start of Lariat Lane on East side of Hwy 109.
DeLorme 45:A7
Roads of Colorado 76:A4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 71:G9
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From Intersection of Highway 83 & Hwy 133 in Carbondale, CO
Travel East on Hwy 82 for 6.2 miles to Valley Road.
Drive South on Valley Road 0.1 miles to Frontage Road.
Travel West on Frontage Road 0.3 miles to Arlian Road.
Drive South on Arlian Road 0.1 miles to address.
DeLorme 45:A7
Roads of Colorado 76:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 71:G9
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From Boulder (Hwy 36 & Hwy 119), travel 17.0 miles West on Highway 119 to
Nederland. Then from the Nederland traffic circle,
drive 1.9 miles north on Peak to Peak Highway (CO 72) to
CR 126 just past mile marker 34. Travel west on CR 126 about 1.2 miles.
DeLorme 39:A6
Roads of Colorado 63:F4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:F4
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From Boulder Turnpike (Highway 36), take Federal Blvd Exit
Travel North on Federal Blvd (Highway 287), 2.4 miles to 96th Avenue.
Turn West on 96th avenue and go 0.8 miles to Perry Street.
Park is at northeast corner of intersection.
(Geese go from park to Hyland Hills Golf Course to the West).
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 64:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:A9
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From Highways 34 & 36 in Estes Park
Drive 0.4 miles South along Hwy 36 to Highway 7.
Drive South on Hwy 7 for 2.3 miles to Carriage Drive.
Take Carriage Drive East and South to Fish Creek Road.
Rosy Finches visit feeders along Carriage Drive,
and Sanborn Drive, especially during and after snowstorms.
DeLorme 29:B6
Roads of Colorado 64:A1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:B3
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From Highway 285 & Highway 160 in Alamosa;
Travel West on Hwy 160 1.2 miles to Craft Drive.
Drive North 0.5 miles on Craft Drive to Graf Drive
(Go straight when Craft Dr. hits Carroll Street).
White-winged Dove observed in next 0.3 miles.
DeLorme 90:A3
Roads of Colorado 143:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 125:B11
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From Interstate 25, take Exit 250.
Drive West on Highway 56 about 9.0 miles to Larimer 23 Road.
Travel North on 23 Road 0.5 miles to 8E Road.
Drive West 3.5 miles on 8E Road to the reservoir.
DeLorme 30:B1
Roads of Colorado 64:B1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:B7
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From Interstate 70, take Exit 90.
Drive north to Highway 6.
Travel east on Hwy 6 to ponds.
DeLorme 34:D4
Roads of Colorado 75:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 70:E3
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From Monte Vista, travel 12.0 miles south on highway 15 to USFS Road 250
Turn west on USFS Road 250 and drive 9.0 miles to Terrace reservoir.
Continue north and east approximately 2.5 miles past CR 255 & CR 250 to canyon.
DeLorme 89:B7
Roads of Colorado 158:A1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 125:C7
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From Interstate 25, take Exit 255 (Highway 402).
Drive West for 6.0 miles on 402 (also 18 Road) to Dotsero.
Turn South on Dotsero Drive and travel 0.2 miles to 18th Street SW (16H Street).
Drive West on 18th Street SW (16H Street) for 0.4 miles to Cattail Pond.
For View of 18th Street Pond (Looking Northeast):
Drive South for 0.4 miles on 19 Road.
Travel East on 18th Street SW for 0.3 miles.
TO SEARCH FOR EASTERN MEADOWLARKS & BOBOLINKS (6/3):
Park at Closed Road going east (south of Cattail Ponds)
Birds were singing south of this road.
Check area around 25 yards West of first pile of rocks on road.
DeLorme 30:A2
Roads of Colorado 48:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:B8
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From Highway 50 in Canon City, turn South on 9th Street.
Drive 0.6 miles south on 9th street (Hwy 115) to Griffin Street.
Travel 0.5 miles West on Griffin Street to park.
NOTE: Construction has closed routh below:
From highway 50 in Canon City, turn south on 4th street.
Centennial Park and pond is 2 blocks North.
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 101:D7
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Heading toward Canon City from Pueblo along highway 50
take MacKenzie Avenue (eastern end of Canon City) south for about 1.6 miles to property.
Private property (just south of railroad tracks) can be viewed from public road.
Eastern end of Arkansas Riverwalk is approximate 2.3 miles south of hwy 50.
Turn west at sign and follow it to parking area.
Western end of Arkansas Riverwalk is reached by continuing on highway 50
toward Canon City turn south (left) at Raynolds and follow it around to parking area.
DeLorme 72:A1
Roads of Colorado 112:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 101:D7
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Interstate 25 South of Colorado Springs to exit 135 (Academy Blvd)
East on Academy to Drennan Road (1.4 miles)
East (Right) on Drennan to Powers Road (2.0 miles)
South on Powers to Fontaine Road (4.9 miles)
West on Fontaine Blvd to Goldfield (0.5 miles)
Continue 1.0 miles West on Fontaine Blvd to Drury Lane.
Lake on North side of Fontaine Blvd
DeLorme 63:C5
Roads of Colorado 113:E1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:G11
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Carpenter Ranch Preserve is located along highway 40 several miles east of Hayden
The entrance is across from Hayden Power Plant at County Road 27 (20 mile road)
Ranch Preserve is open to public Thursdays and Fridays (9:00am to noon)
And again on Saturdays (9:00am to 3:00pm); Advanced Reservations not required.
Headquarters has trail map and bird lists!
Bobolinks can be observed from main road off highway 40; without entering ranch.
Yampa River Preserve is approximately a mile East
Where highway 40 crosses the Yampa River
Park and bird here anytime!
DeLorme 26:A1
Roads of Colorado 44:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 45:H8
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From the intersection of Highway 83 and 86, Franktown
Travel West on Hw 86; 0.5 miles to Castlewood Canyon Road
Turn South (Left) on Castlewood Canyon Road; Park entrance is 2.2 miles
Winkler Ranch is 1.5 miles south of southern border of Castlewood Canyon road entrance.
Winkler Ranch: N 39 19.2430 W 104 45.3499 ALT: 6507'
Bobolinks (in season) are located 0.4 miles south of entrance to ranch.
Eastern entrance of Castlewood reached by continuing south on hwy 83
Past intersection of Hwy 83 and Hwy 86
Entrance about 1 mile after Hwy 83 crosses Cherry Creek
N 39 38.836 W 104 49.753 Alt: 5654'
Southwest entrance: N 39 20.4606 W 104 45.7606 ALT: 6424'
DeLorme 51:B4
Roads of Colorado 97:E1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:H12
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From Gunnison take Hwy 50 9.5 miles west to Hwy 149.
Travel 17.0 miles South on Hwy 149 to Gunnison CR 27.
Drive approx. 15.2 miles South on CR 27 (turns into Cebolla Road) to property.
DeLorme 68:D1
Roads of Colorado 124:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 111:B10
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From Hwy 40 & Hwy 13 in Craig,
drive West on Hwy 40 to CR 7.
travel North on County Road 7.
Cedar Mountain is approximately 6.0 miles.
DeLorme 15:B5
Roads of Colorado 43:E3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 44:G4
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From I-25 heading north, exit onto US-36 going west toward Boulder.
When you approach Boulder, merge onto Foothills Parkway/CO-157 northbound.
Foothills Parkway skirts Boulder, then merges you onto the Diagonal Highway (CO-119) northbound.
Follow the Diagonal Highway northbound about one mile to Jay Road (major traffic light).
Turn right onto Jay Road.
Follow Jay about 9/10 mile to Spine Road (traffic light / left-turn lane).
Turn left onto Spine Road.
Follow Spine about 4/10 mile through a residential area to Sleepytime Drive.
Turn left onto Sleepytime Drive (you'll see the Celestial Seasonings sign).
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:F7
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From Interstate 25, take the Arapahoe Road (Exit 197)
Drive 1.5 miles East on Arapahoe Road to South Lima Street.
After a mile Lima Street turns into Inverness Drive East.
Continue traveling South on Inverness Drive East
In another mile (2nd stop sign) take left fork (Inverness Way South).
Drive on Inverness Way South for 200 yards to Inverness Way East.
Take Inverness Way East for 400 yards to Pond.
DeLorme 40:D3
Roads of Colorado 81:E3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:E11
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From the Boulder Turnpike, Continue North on Highway 36.
Continue through Boulder on Hwy 36/Hwy 119 to Iris Avenue.
Travel 1.2 miles West on Iris Avenue to Broadway.
Drive 0.5 miles North on Broadway to Norwood Avenue.
Travel 0.7 miles East on Norwood Avenue to 21st Street.
Then North 0.1 miles on 21st Street to Centennial Middle School.
DeLorme 40:D3
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:F11
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From Interstate C470, take Santa Fe Drive Exit
Drive North on Santa Fe for 5.0 miles.
Turn West (Left) on West Union Blvd.
Park is approximately 0.5 miles.
DeLorme 40:C2
Roads of Colorado 81:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:D9
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Traveling North on Highway 36 turnpike into Boulder
Take Foothills Parkway turnoff and stay on Parkway traveling North
Turn Right (East) in 2 miles onto Baseline Road
Road dead ends into Cherryvale Road and Baseline Reservoir (2 miles)
Centennial Trail runs between the Baseline/Cherryvale intersection
and CU. A northbound branch heads off along Foothills Parkway,
a commuter path that continues to Jay Road via Cottonwood Trail.
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:G11
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From Interstate 25 in Pueblo,
Drive south and take Exit 94.
Travel West to service road.
Drive South on service road to view of lakes.
Private Lakes must be observed from outside of boundary.
DeLorme 73:C5
Roads of Colorado 129:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 102:H1
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Interstate 25 to C470; take C470 west to Wadsworth Blvd
Drive south on Wadsworth Blvd, 1.0 miles to entrance of Chatfield Reservoir.
Waterton Canyon:
Continue South on Wadsworth past Chatfield entrance 3.5 miles to reach
Lockheed Martin Discovery Pavilion parking area to the East.
Make quick left on Waterton Road and another quick left into Pavilion parking area.
Continue further South on Waterton Road to reach parking area for Waterton Canyon.
Chatfield Arboretum is reached from Wadsworth Blvd and C470.
1/4 miles south of intersection, turn west on Deer Creek Canyon Road
Go west about 1/4 mile to entrance of Arboretum.
($2.00 fee is separate from $5.00 fee for Chatfield Reservoir)
DeLorme 40:D2
Roads of Colorado 80:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:E8
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From Boulder Turnpike (highway 36) into Boulder
Take Baseline Road West (Left) to Chautauqua Park (1.3 miles)
Continuing on Baseline, Gregory Canyon is 0.4 miles West to sign for parking
Turn South (Left) 0.2 to parking area (fee area)
McClintock trail of Chautauqua Park is below Orchestra area.
This trailhead starts northeast of restaurant.
N 39 59.8485 W 105 17.5457 ALT: 5856'
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 62:G6
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From Grand Junction, drive approximately 10 miles south on Highway 50 to Hwy 141.
Continue on Highway 50 for another 9.8 miles southeast of Whitewater.
At Mile marker 51, look for the BLM gate and dirt road on East side of Hwy 50.
Turn left and drive 1.5 miles to Cheney Reservoir.
(BLM Land around reservoir, however private property on dam and below).
DeLorme 55:B6
Roads of Colorado 89:F4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:F9
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From Interstate 25 south of Denver, take Highway 85, Exit 184.
Travel approximately 5.0 miles West on Hwy 85 to Cherokee Park Road
(Just west of Daniels Park Road).
Drive North on Cherokee Park Road to Park.
DeLorme 50:A3
Roads of Colorado 81:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:F10
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From Interstate 25 and 225; North on I 225 to Parker Road Exit
From Interstate 70 and 225; South on I225 to Parker Road Exit
East on Parker Road to Eastern Reservoir Entrance (less than a mile)
Alternative route is to turn south (right) at second stop light east of I225 bridge.
Follow road south and west over dam; turn east (left) at stop light at end of dam.
Western entrance to park is to the left (Across from Cherry Creek High School).
South Section of Park reached from Interstate 25
Take Arapahoe Road (Exit 197) to the East
In approx. 3.4 miles, turn North onto Jordan Road
Travel Jordan Road North less than a mile to property.
N 39 38.836 W 104 49.753 Alt: 5654'
N 39 38.8364 W 104 49.7533 ALT: 5654'
DeLorme 40:C3
Roads of Colorado 81:E2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:D11
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From Interstate 25, take South Tejon Street, Exit 140.
Off the exit, take East Arvada Street East to South Tejon Street.
Drive South on South Tejon Street 0.3 miles to West Cheyenne Blvd.
Travel West on Cheyenne Blvd 2.5 miles to North Cheyenne Canyon Road.
Take Cheyenne Canyon Road into Park.
Look for Signs to Seven Falls (approx. 1.0 miles up road).
To Search for Scarlet Tanager 6/24:
Once at Park, look for Lower Trailhead of Middle Columbine Trail.
Scarlet Tanager was found after 6-7 minutes hike up trail.
DeLorme 62:B3
Roads of Colorado 113:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:G10
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From Cheyenne Wells travel south on Hwy 385 to CR G.
Drive West on CR G to CR 40.
Continue South on CR 40 (good birding down to CR C).
DeLorme 103:B5
Roads of Colorado 118:B2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 106:A2
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From Cheyenne Wells travel south on Hwy 385 to CR M.
Drive West on CR M.
(Best birding first half dozen miles).
DeLorme 103:A5
Roads of Colorado 118:C1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 81:G8
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Take I-25 to South Academy, head west on South Academy past
Pikes Peak Community College, continue west to Highway 115,
turn left (south) on 115 to the first stop light south of
Academy (also the light for Fort Carson Gate 1),
the park entrance is to the west.
Go west and follow the road into the park.
Look for state highways signs directing you to Park.
DeLorme 63:B4
Roads of Colorado 113:E2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:H11
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SEE Rules of Ranch Below:
From Interstate 25, take Exit 122 (across from Race Track,
however, plans are in the works to close down this speedway).
(Set trip meter to zero at East side of bridge).
Cross over Highway 25 and Railroad Tracks (to East) and
continue North to first Right Turn (Hanover Road) [1.4].
Travel East on Hanover Road to Peyton Highway [13.7]
(Hanover Road turns from paved to gravel at this intersection).
Drive South on Peyton Road to Ranch Entrance [14.7].
Continue through Entrance to Gate across from
Metal Cowboy [15.7]. Turn Right (West) and continue
to Ranch House, Barn, Corral, and Sheds [16.4].
Rules of Ranch:
Call one day in advance: 719-683-7960
Before birding, continue left (east at buildings)
for about a mile to main Ranch Office (next to Lake).
Pay $10 per person, per day entrance and birding fee and
return to previous location of buildings and Russian Olive Trees.
This is a private ranch and exact days and times birding
is allowed in still in research stage.
Contact Kim for further details: Kim@chicobasinranch.com
DeLorme 63:D7
Roads of Colorado 114:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 102:C3
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From Highway 160 & 10th Street in Pagosa Springs,
Travel 16.0 miles West on Highway 160 to Highway 151.
Turn South on Hwy 151 and drive 3.3 miles to Forest Road 617.
Head northwest up FR 617 to Chimney Rock.
DeLorme 87:C7
Roads of Colorado 155:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 123:E8
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From Montrose, drive 3.0 miles South on Highway 550 to Chipeta Drive.
Then drive 0.5 miles to property.
DeLorme 66:A2
Roads of Colorado 106:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 96:D2
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From Interstate 25, take Boulder Turnpike.
Travel on Boulder Turnpike (Highway 36) to Highway 121 Exit.
Drive South on Hwy 121 (Wadsworth Blvd).
Upper Church Lake is on West side of Hwy 121 (about 1.0 miles)
To get to Lower Church Lake continue South on Highway 121;
At West 108th Avenue, turn East.
Drive 1.0 miles on W. 108th Avenue to end of road.
DeLorme 40:A2
Roads of Colorado 64:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:H8
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From Hwy 149 & 1st Street in Lake City,
Drive 2.3 miles south on Hwy 149 to CR 3.
Travel west on CR 3 for 12.4 miles to CR 4.
Drive west on CR 4 for 7.3 miles to fork of CR 4 & CR 12.
American Basin is the left fork.
Cinnamon Pass is right fork.
Non 4-wheel drive vehicles will not make it all the way up CR 4.
Ptarmigan & Rosy Finches found up Cinnamon Pass trail.
DeLorme 77:A5
Roads of Colorado 123:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 110:C6
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From Interstate 25, take Highway 14, Exit 269.
Travel 16.0 miles East on Hwy 14 through Ault to 39 Road.
Drive 0.5 miles South on 39 Road to 80 Road.
Then travel 0.3 miles West on 80 Road to Lake.
DeLorme 21:D5
Roads of Colorado 49:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G12
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From Interstate 25, take 281 (North of Wellington).
Drive East on Larimer County Road 70.
Turn South on Frontage Road to Overlook Reservoir.
Also continue East 0.5 miles on CR 70 to CR 5.
Travel South on CR 5 to Reservoir access.
DeLorme 20:C3
Roads of Colorado 49:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:D9
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From Interstate 25, take Exit 64.
Follow 110 Road around to Reservoir.
DeLorme 83:B4
Roads of Colorado 145:E1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 115:D11
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From Buena Vista, go 13.0 miles North on Highway 24
Turn West on County Road 390 and travel 0.5 miles to reservoir.
DeLorme 48:D1
Roads of Colorado 94:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 87:D7
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East side Birding is reached by taking Interstate 25, exit 123 or 124
follow signs east to parking area of Clear Spring Ranch (Hanna Ranch).
West side Birding is reached by taking Interstate 25, exit 123
travel west to parking area (Colorado Springs Wildlife Area).
DeLorme 63:D5
Roads of Colorado 113:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 101:B12
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From Interstate 470, take Wadsworth Blvd North.
Drive approximately 4.0 miles to West Bowles Avenue.
Turn East on W. Bowles Ave. and drive 0.5 miles to West Long Drive.
Turn South into Robert F. Clement Park and Johnson Reservoir.
Turning North on W. Long Drive and driving 0.5 miles
gets one to Raccoon Creek Golf Course.
DeLorme 40:D2
Roads of Colorado 80:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:D8
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Broad-billed Hummingbird is coming to Bob Myers Home at 576 34 Road, Clifton.
From I-70, take the Clifton exit #37; at the first stoplight go east on F Road,
turn south on 34 Road to 576 on the east side. Please park on the roadside and
walk toward the house w/chain link fence in front. The bird has been coming to
the small strawberry feeder at a window on your left.
Recommend you take a lawn chair and warm clothing or blanket and remain
outside the fence. The BBLH has been very vocal and is the only bird using
the feeder, so shouldn't be hard to find. Listen for the rapid harsh
chit-chit-chit-chit....she looks like a stocky Black-chin female with long
decurved bill, prominent white eyespot/eye line, and broader dusky cheek patch.
DeLorme 43:D5
Roads of Colorado 89:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:C7
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Steve Bouricius:
"The hummer host (Claudette) has graciously given permission for birders
to access her back yard to see the bird. For those of you who go please
show the utmost consideration by remaining quiet, move slowly, and do
not walk around the house or up the deck stairs. There are some lawn
chairs but you might want to bring your own. The walkway entrance is
icy, so do be careful. Directions: From I-70 take the Clifton exit 37
(I-70B) to the first stoplight. Continue past the intersection and
enter the shopping center to your left, either at the Checker Auto store
or the McDonalds. Find the Albertson's supermarket and go to the alley
behind Albertson's from either direction. The alley zig zags with a
cedar fence opposite the building, go to the area where the rear of the
building is painted in a two tone beige & brown. Enter the back yard
from an old gate just left of a "no trespassing" sign. Claudette's red
Toyota minivan may be parked there. The house is the only two-story in
the row of houses, white with a mansard shake shingle roof, and a
redwood stairway to the second story deck."
DeLorme 43:D5
Roads of Colorado 89:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:C7
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From Highway 40 in Maybell,
Drive approximately 1.25 miles North on County Road 19.
Just over the Yampa River Bridge, turn right on trail road.
Rosy Finches were at base of cliffs, about 50 yards up.
DeLorme 14:D1
Roads of Colorado 42:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 43:G11
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From Interstate 70, take exit 37 and drive south and west on highway 6 (business 70)
At highway 141, drive south to Colorado River and visitors center.
Sewage Ponds north across highway 141.
DeLorme 43:D5
Roads of Colorado 89:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:C7
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From Highway 550 and Greene Street in Silverton,
Travel 13.4 miles south on Hwy 550 to Coal Bank Pass.
Restrooms and trails here.
DeLorme 76:C3
Roads of Colorado 138:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 110:F3
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From Interstate 70, take Highway 6, Exit 262.
Drive North on Hwy 6, through Golden to Highway 93.
Take Highway 93 North to Highway 72.
Drive West on Hwy 72 for 8.0 miles to Ranch Els Road.
Turn Left (South) on Ranch Els ie Road for 0.5 miles.
Turn left and immediately right on Hill Top Road.
Drive 0.2 miles, then another right for 1.0 miles.
DeLorme 39:A7
Roads of Colorado 64:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 74:A6
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From Hwy 50 & Hwy 115 in Canon City,
Travel approx. 37.2 miles West on Hwy 50 to Coaldale.
Drive South on County Road 6 (Hayden Creek Road).
Both campgrounds, forest, and Hayden Pass down Hayden Creek Road.
(One of my most favorite spring birding spots).
DeLorme 70:B4
Roads of Colorado 127:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 100:E1
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From the Boulder-Denver Turnpike (Highway 36),
take the Superior Exit (McCaslin Blvd) to west.
Drive North and then West on Marshall Drive (frontage road).
In 2.0 miles, at 66th Street, turn South to Coal Creek Drive.
Coal Creek Drive is 1.6 miles South of Marshall Drive.
Eastern Phoebe 10/23 was in scrubby cottonwoods
a little East of Coal Creek Drive & 66th Street.
DeLorme 40:A1
Roads of Colorado 64:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:G7
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From Interstate 25; take Wellington Exit 278.
Drive South on the East Frontage Road to County Road 62.
Travel East on CR 62 to CR 3.
Drive South on CR 3 to property.
(Private Lake, scope required)!
DeLorme 20:C3
Roads of Colorado 49:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:F9
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Travel North out of Hayden on Routt County Road 76,
(From Hwy 40 & Walnut Street (CR 76) it is
approximately 3.4 miles to Intersection CR 76 & CR 78)
continue to the top of "cog" dugway.
Drive South into driveway at 41625 CR 76.
(Turn is several hundred yards east of CR 76 & CR 78).
DeLorme 15:D7
Roads of Colorado 44:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 45:G8
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From Interstate 70, take Loma Exit 15.
Drive 3.0 miles North on Highway 139 and pass O Road.
To search for Barn Owls 1/16:
Look for pale green house on east side of CO 139.
One Barn Owl was on bales of hay, 200 yards south of house.
DeLorme 42:C2
Roads of Colorado 88:C1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 82:A4
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From I25 and Highway 165 (Exit 74), travel west on Hwy 165.
In approximately 1.0 miles, turn North on Jefferson Blvd.
Then turn right at the Cemetery Direction Sign.
To Search for Eastern Meadowlark 6/19 (David Silverman):
Go north past the Cemetery and the road bends west into a driveable
jeep trail paralleling a barbed wire fence and power line easement,
just north of the trail. The Meadowlark was present all morning in
the area of the 4th utility pole west of the Cemetery.
Latest: On June 8th/ 5th utility pole.
DeLorme 20:C3
Roads of Colorado 129:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 115:C11
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From 1st street and Grand Avenue in Grand Junction; travel west on CO 340.
Turn left (shortly after crossing Colorado River) on Monument Road.
Follow signs to eastern entrance.
To Search for possible Black-chinned Sparrow (5/24):
Jason Beason: "I heard a singing Black-chinned Sparrow.
The location was on the Liberty Cap trail in Colorado National
Monument (west of Grand Junction). I timed the hike on the
way back to my vehicle and it is about a 45 minute hike from
the trailhead just off of Rimrock Drive, which is the road
that goes completely through the monument on the west side.
There are no previous records for this species in Colorado, but
this is a species that is suspected to occur (possibly even breed)
in the state. I heard this bird (it was seen only as it flew away
- naked eye only) singing twice and the second time was from only
about 10 meters away. The song of this sparrow is very distinctive
and I am certain that I am not confusing it with another species.
The UTM for the location where the bird was heard is 12s 0698445
4324929."
Best locations to find Pinyon Jays:
1. Campgrounds next to Visitor's Center
2. first 1/2 mile of gravel road to Glade, CO
3. Draw going west before first switchbacks at Northern entrance
N 39 07.064 W 108 43.863 Alt: 4733'
Colorado National Monument Campgrounds:
Western entrance: N 39 07.0645 W 108 43.8627 ALT: 4732'
Eastern entrance: N 39 06.0615 W 108 44.0830 ALT: 5889'
DeLorme 42:D3
Roads of Colorado 89:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 82:D5
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From Fort Collins, take highway 14 west to Cameron Pass (60 miles)
State Forest (Fee area) is another 10 miles west (just past Gould)
(You pass Visitor's Center just west of Cameron Pass Summit)
Michigan Reservoir is north into State Forest about 1.5 miles.
Map of Area can be obtained at Entrance Station.
Boreal Owl and Bohemian Waxwings were observed along Montgomery Pass Trail.
Approximately 3-4 miles Northwest of Cameron Pass. It was about .8 miles
further up the trail from the Montgomery Pass Yurts.
Meadow Creek Reservoir is a further 7 miles west of Gould.
Then North about 1 mile to property.
DeLorme 18:D2
Roads of Colorado 46:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 47:H11
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From Interstate 25, take Prospect Road, Exit 268
Drive West on Prospect Road for 0.3 miles.
Center is located on southwest corner of Prospect Road & I25.
DeLorme 20:D3
Roads of Colorado 49:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G9
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From I76, take Highway 6, Exit 125.
Drive approx. 2.0 miles west on Hwy 6 to South Front Street.
Travel 0.8 miles South on Front Street Street to Delmar Street and Park.
(Good place to look for nesting Mississippi Kites)
DeLorme 95:B5
Roads of Colorado 52:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 52:F5
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From Hwy 50 and Hwy 71, Rocky Ford.
Travel 10.0 miles North on Hwy 71 to Hwy 96.
Drive West on Hwy 96 to Park.
(Possible Mississippi Kites)
DeLorme 98:D2
Roads of Colorado 131:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 103:G11
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From Interstate 76, take Exit 8 (Highway 224 Exit)
Drive west on Hwy 224, less than 0.4 miles to parking area on south side.
(Note: Do not leave valuables in car; this is not the safest place to park).
Personally, I would continue on Hwy 224 to York (1 mile from I76)
Drive North on York 0.7 miles to East 78th Avenue.
Travel East on E. 78th avenue, 0.5 miles to parking area on east side.
Hike the 0.7 miles up the Platte (South) to Confluence with Clear Creek.
DeLorme 40:B3
Roads of Colorado 81:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:A10
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From Intersection of Highway 50 (Main St) & CO 92 (First ST) in Delta,
Travel North on Highway 50; turn west (left) in 0.2 miles onto Gunnison River Drive.
Continued on to Park. (North of Railroad Tracks, South of Gunnison River)
Western Screech-Owl usually observed in dead cottonwood in park!
The regular hole is on the path that goes west behind the lake on
the Uncompahgre river south side of the park. The hole is in a tree
directly behind the park wildlife sign. Look at the sign and look up.
DeLorme 56:B1
Roads of Colorado 106:B1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:H11
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Take west bound exit #62 of Interstate 70
Travel North past De Beque on Mesa County Road 45
Continue as road becomes Garfield County Road 204
Purple Martin were at concrete bridge over Conn Creek (7.5 miles north of De Beque)
DeLorme 43:A6
Roads of Colorado 74:A4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 69:F9
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From Interstate 70, take Exit 26 and drive East on Highway 6
Take Highway 50 South (Right) from Highway 6 and drive to Grand Avenue (Highway 340)
From Highway 50 turn West (Right) on Grand Avenue
(Alternately, from Grand Avenue (Highway 340) and First Street; travel West on Highway 340)
Cross Railroad Overpass and Colorado River Bridge and drive to Dike Road
Turn North (Right) on Dike Road and drive to Parking Area for Connected Lakes S.P.
(Lucy Ferril Ela sanctuary is located adjacent to Connected Lakes)
DeLorme 42:D3
Roads of Colorado 89:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 82:C5
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From I70 and Colorado Blvd, travel South on Colorado Blvd to Alameda Blvd.
Drive East on Alameda Blvd to South Monaco Parkway.
Travel South on S. Monaco Pkyway to East Florida Avenue.
DeLorme 40:C3
Roads of Colorado 81:D2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:C10
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From Interstate 70, take Ward Exit 266.
Drive a short distance North on Ward to West 44th Avenue.
Travel Approximately 1.0 miles West on 44th Avenue to McIntrye.
(This road is along South side of Mt Olivette Cemetery).
Drive North approx. 1.5 miles on McIntrye to Pond (0.2 miles South of 58th Avenue).
DeLorme 40:B1
Roads of Colorado 80:C1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:B7
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Take the Diagonal Highway out of Boulder and head toward Longmont.
At 63rd Street, turn North.
Drive about 1.0 mile North to Tom Watson Park & Coot Lake.
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:E7
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From I70 and I225 in Denver,
Drive approximately 35.0 miles east to Byers Exit 316.
Travel East on Highway 36 to Cope.
To search for Prothonotary Warbler 10/13/2007:
Check small woods area about a block North of the gas station.
Other taller trees around town also good place for birds.
DeLorme 97: B6
Roads of Colorado 85:F2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 79:C9
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From I25 at Walsenburg, take Exit 52.
Drive West 11.2 miles on Hwy 160 to Hwy 12.
Travel 22.0 miles South on Hwy 12 to the Huerfano/Las Animas County Line.
Drive 6.0 miles East on Forest Road 415 to Pass.
(Good place to look for Three-toed Woodpeckers, Dusky Grouse).
DeLorme 92:B2
Roads of Colorado 161:D1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 127:C9
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From Interstate 70, take business 70 southwest, (exit 37)
At Highway 141 (CR 32), go 2.0 miles south to Corn Lake Wildlife Area
30.7 pond is back to CR D and then west to CR 30.6
Pond is between CR D and Colorado River.
Ship-wreck Pond is back to CR D.5 and then west to CR 30.5
The pond is observed by going down a small lane; first lane west of State Park Entrance.
Proceed south until you can observe pond to the West.
Caution: this is private property; please respect property owners and scope pond from your car!
There are several oxidation ponds at 32 Road Bridge (highway 141) and Colorado River.
Colorado River Wildlife Area (South of CR D, between CR 30 & CR 30.5)
Private Pond, just West of parking area at CR 30, across fence from trail.
DeLorme 42:D3
Roads of Colorado 89:E3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:D7
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Coryell Ranch is even more restrictive. It is also a residential development
and is posted. The old ranch is downstream from Carbondale and the old community
of Sutank. SW of Carbondale and NE of Aspen Glen Development one can follow
a frontage road that parallels Hwy 82. The frontage road between Hwy 82 and
the Roaring Fork River offers a scope view of several ponds that were used
to raise trout in past years. They must be spring fed as they remain open
most of the winter. Barrow’s Goldeneyes are seen here of and on when Blue Lake
(Eagle) is frozen over. And by the way there is an active Bald Eagle nest just
downriver from here and an active Golden Eagle nest on the cliffs to the east.
DeLorme 45:A7
Roads of Colorado 76:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 85:B11
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From Springfield, south on 287 to Road M (20 miles)
West on CR M to CR 5 (20 miles)
Note: Continue West on CR M to visit Carrizo Creek Picnic Area
However, go South on CR 5 to Cottonwood Canyon (5 miles)
Cottonwood Canyon is just after crossing Carrizo Creek
Another route and my favorite
West out of Springfield on Highway 160
After Prichard, HW 160 turns South and then West again
Continue South on Baca County Road 10 where HW 160 turns West
(Between CR SS and CR TT in season, my most successful Long-billed Curlew sight
At CR M turn West
South on CR 5 to Cottonwood Canyon
N 37 08.3404 W 103 05.3385 Alt: 4437'
For simplicity sake, we will assume that CR 5 runs East-West (more or less it does)
There is the South Draw across from camping area at Carrizo Creek (abandoned cabin here)
There is the Eastern Canyon which runs 1.4 miles to cattle guard
There is the Western Canyon located 0.6 miles west, which runs (for 0.5 miles) south !
Rocks at 1.4 up Eastern Canyon, best location to observe Rufous-crowned Sparrows.
Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area:
Continue West from Baca County Roads M & 5.
Travel South at sign for picnic area.
DeLorme 101:D5
Roads of Colorado 165:E3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 131:F7
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From Interstate 25, take East Prospect Road Exit 268.
Drive 1.3 miles West on E. Prospect Road to Nature Area.
(Parking on South Side of Prospect Road & East of Poudre River).
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 49:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G9
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From Buena Vista at Highway 24 and Cottonwood Pass Road (Main Street),
drive west on Cottonwood Pass Road 14.4 miles to Ptarmigan Lake Trailhead.
DeLorme 59:B7
Roads of Colorado 110:A1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 86:G6
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From Cowdrey, travel 2.0 miles south on highway 125 to property.
DeLorme 17:B7
Roads of Colorado 30:A4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 47:C7
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From Interstate 25, take exit 265
Travel west on Harmony Road past highway 287 to Taft Hill Road (7 miles)
Drive South on Taft Hill Road 2.0 miles past Larimer County Landfill on west side.
Continue South for another mile; Natural Area is on West side of CR 19 (Taft Hill Road).
Easy to moderate. The trail is 3 miles round trip and is unpaved.
It starts flat and climbs several foothills/hogbacks, eventually
joining with the 4 mile round trip trail on the Rimrock Open Space
of Larimer County Parks & Open Lands for a total of 7 miles round trip.
DeLorme 30:A1
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:H8
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From East Highway 14 in Craig,
Drive South and West on Stock Drive (east of Craig).
Travel 0.3 miles on Stock Street to East 1st Street.
Drive 0.5 miles South and West on 1st Street to Maintenance Shop
Pond can be viewed from South end of parking area, directly across from Preece Avenue.
DeLorme 15:D5
Roads of Colorado 43:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 44:G5
To Search for Dickcissel & Bobolink:
Pick up the intersection of Ranney Street & Highway 40 in middle of Craig.
Drive South for 1.3 miles on Ranney Street to Airport Road (Highway 394).
From the intersection of Ranney Street and the airport road (Hwy 394),
go east on the airport road 2.6 miles. At 2.5 miles you will pass
the Knez Divide (Rd 33) intersection. At 2.6 there will be a left
turn warning sign on the right side of the road.
The bird was seen directly across the road from the sign
on a fence and in a small willow tree.
DeLorme 15:D5
Roads of Colorado 43:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 44:G5
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From Interstate 70, take Highway 65, Exit 49.
Drive South on Hwy 65 and travel about 8 miles southeast of Mesa Lakes Resort.
Look for sign to Crag Crest Parking area (just past Grand Mesa Lodge).
This is Island Lake trailhead.
To reach eastern trailhead (Eggleston Lake) continue past Island Lake.
Turn left on Forest Road 121 (toward Ward & Alexander Lakes).
Bear left at junction you come to in about 2 miles.
Continue on to Trickle Park and Collbran.
After about a mile, look for parking area to Crag Crest.
This is on the shore of Eggleston Lake (past Eggleston campground).
DeLorme 44:D1
Roads of Colorado 90:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 83:D11
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From Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs, take Highway 24, Exit 141.
Travel West 25.0 miles on Hwy 24 to Divide, CO.
Drive South on Highway 67 4.3 miles to FR 383.
Travel East & South on FR 383 3.1 miles to Campground.
DeLorme 62:B1
Roads of Colorado 96:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:F8
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Summary: Though the scenery at the parking lot for Maroon Lake may make you
wonder how much better it could possibly get, this hike is still worth it.
Follow the hikers trail that stays on the north side of Maroon Lake.
This path is well traveled and is easy to follow. It will follow along
the bottom of the valley up to Crater Lake. Not too long after hiking
you will begin to gain elevation quickly. Don't give up though, it
levels off and becomes a gentle stroll through a high altitude paradise.
Trailhead: During the heavy summer months the Maroon Bells trailhead can
only be accessed by bus. The buses run from Memorial Day until Labor Day,
daily. The first bus leaves Aspen at 8:30 am and the last bus leaves
Maroon Lake at 5:00 PM. The last bus from Aspen leaves at 4:30 pm.
Bus information can be obtained by calling the Roaring Fork Transit
Agency at 970-925-8484, or the Aspen Ranger Station at 970-925-3445.
The cost is $5 per person (round trip); and $3 for children under 16
and seniors (over 62). Tickets can be purchased in Aspen and then
the bus will pick you up there. Get off the bus when it gets to
Maroon Lake. Though unfortunate it costs money to get to Maroon Lake,
this regulation has helped immensely in keeping the area pristine,
plus the guided tour makes it worth the money.
(Lat:39.09884 Lon:-106.941)
DeLorme 62:B1
Roads of Colorado 92:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 85:C11
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Travel Interstate 25 (exit 74) to Colorado City
Drive West on Highway 165 for 2.0 miles to CR 229.
Turn North (Right) on Crow Road Turnoff (CR 229)
Travel 1.0 miles to Caver Middle School (on right)
To Search for Kentucky Warbler 2001:
Continue Pass Craver Middle School over small creek.
Take first left after creek (two dirt tire tracks)
Go west until you cross the creek
Before starting up the hill, there is a green refrigerator
(left side, south, of road; about 100 yards from road)
Walk to refrigerator and west on little road (more tire tracks)
through Oak a few hundred yards, until road goes through tall Oaks
road turns toward the creek.
DeLorme 83:A4
Roads of Colorado 129:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 115:C11
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From Highway 50 and Highway 92 in Delta
Take Highway 92 East, 20 miles to Hotchkiss
Drive South, 11 miles on Highway 92 to Crawford
Property is 1 mile South of Crawford (14 miles North of Black Canyon of the Gunnison)
DeLorme 57:C5
Roads of Colorado 107:E2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 96:A4
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From Gunnison, travel North on Highway 135 to Crested Butte.
Especially check feeders at 4th & Whiterock Streets.
(Hwy 135 to 4th Street, then west to Whiterock.
DeLorme 58:B1
Roads of Colorado 92:C4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 85:F11
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From Highway 160 & Hwy 17 in Alamosa,
Travel North on Hwy 17 to Moffat.
Drive East on CR T to Crestone.
(Crestone Creek Campgrounds are northwest of town).
DeLorme 80:A3
Roads of Colorado 127:E4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 114:B1
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From Woodland Park, travel approx. 7.0 miles along Hwy 24 to Hwy 67.
Drive 18.0 miles South on Hwy 67 to Cripple Creek.
The town is small, Rosy Finches could be anywhere.
DeLorme 62:C1
Roads of Colorado 112:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 89:H7
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From Interstate 25, take 104th Avenue Exit 221.
Drive West on 104th Avenue to North Huron Street.
Travel North on N. Huron Street to Naiad Drive.
DeLorme 40:A2
Roads of Colorado 65:D4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:H9
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From Interstate 25, take Highway 14, Exit 269.
Drive 14.0 miles East on Hwy 14 to Hwy 85.
Travel North 3.2 miles on Hwy 85 to 88 Road.
Drive West 1.3 miles on 88 Road to 31 Road.
Then travel North 0.5 miles on 31 Road to lake.
DeLorme 21:C4
Roads of Colorado 49:E2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:F11
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From Interstate 70, take Kipling Exit (Exit 267)
Travel South to 26th Street (about 2 miles)
Then East to parking area.
DeLorme 40:B2
Roads of Colorado 80:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 75:B8
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From Fort Collins; 37 miles east on Highway 14
North on Weld County Road 77 (1/2 mile)
From Greeley; Highway 263 to Highway 37 (16 miles)
East on highway 392 to Briggsdale (17 miles)
West on highway 14 (1/2 mile)
North on Weld County Road 77 (1/2 mile)
Quickest route from Denver
Take Interstate 76 East and North to Weld County Road 49 (exit 34)
Go North on CR 49 to Highway 34 (pass within two miles of Latham Reservoir)
Turn Right (East) on HW 34 to HW 37 (At Kersey)
Go North on Highway 37
In three miles turn Right (East) on 37/263
Turn Right (North and East) on HW 392 (just past Gill)
Follow 392 to Highway 14 (At Briggsdale)
Turn West on HW 14 for 1/2 mile and then North on CR 77 to Crow Valley
Briggsdale Cemetery; northeast of Crow Valley Campgrounds.
N 40 38.831 W 104 20.079 Alt: 4980'
Work Center is along CR 77, 0.4 miles North of Campground
N 40 39.015 W 104 20.086 Alt: 4898'
Murphy's Pasture is 3.0 miles North of Crow Valley CG along CR 77.
Turn West on gravel road and drive approx. 1.0 mile through fence.
There is two track dirt road leading north approx. 1.2 miles to Pasture.
Several ponds at Murphy's Pasture attract sandpipers and waterfowl.
There dirt track road may require 4-wheel drive; especially after rain.
(I usually walk road; easier to see Longspurs and such!)
Murphy's Pasture: N 40 41.0147 w 104 20.3524 ALT: 4896'
Campgrounds: N 40 38.599 W 104 20.095 Alt: 4838'
DeLorme 94:B1
Roads of Colorado 50:B2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 50:F5
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From Interstate 25, take East Mulberry Street, Exit 269.
Drive West 4.0 miles on E. Mulberry St to S. College Street.
Travel 0.2 miles South on S. College Street to W. Laurel Street.
Drive West 0.2 miles on W. Laurel St. to South Howe Street.
Then Travel South on S. Howe St. to Oval.
DeLorme 94:B1
Roads of Colorado 48:C2
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G8
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From Interstate 25, take Prospect Road (Exit 268).
Drive West approximately 2.0 miles to Timberline Road.
Travel South on Timberline Road for 1 mile.
Turn East on CR 42 (Drake Road) and drive across bridge in 1.0 miles.
Turn North on CR 9 to Learning Center Parking Area in 0.3 miles.
DeLorme 20:D2
Roads of Colorado 48:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 49:G9
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From Highway 36; Boulder Turnpike, take South Boulder Road.
Turn off from South Boulder Road just west of US 36;
Turn into the access labeled Rick's Tennis Camp.
Drive in keeping to the right at the Y and park by the gate.
DeLorme 40:A1
Roads of Colorado 64:B3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:G7
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From Highway 96 & Hwy 71 in Ordway,
Travel approximately 0.8 miles North to County Road H.
Drive 8.0 miles West on CR H to CR 10.
Travel North on CR 10, pass "reservoir" in approx. 4.7 miles.
Continue North on CR 10 to CR V (approx. 11.5 miles apart).
Drive 2.0 miles West on CR V to CR 8.
Curve-billed Thrashers and Mountain Plovers found
especially north of the reservoir.
You can return to Hwy 71 by continuing into Lincoln County.
Then taking CR G,F, & E back east to Hwy 71.
DeLorme 98:C2
Roads of Colorado 131:E1
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 103:F9
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In Rocky Ford; from highway 50, turn North on Sixth Street
Travel to Ash Street and turn West to Lake
DeLorme 98:D3
Roads of Colorado 131:F3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 117:B10
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From Leadville, travel 4.5 miles South on Highway 24.
Look for sign on west side of Hwy 24.
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From Highways 82 & 133 in Carbondale,
Drive 1.8 miles East on Hwy 82 to Crystal Springs Road (CR 103).
Travel approximately 2.0 miles North on CR 103 to Cerise Road.
Turn East and Scope Lake from along Cerise Road.
DeLorme 46:A1
Roads of Colorado 76:B4
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 71:G9
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Traveling to Boulder on Turnpike Highway 36, continue North on Foothills Parkway
Travel North to Arapahoe Road (approx. 4 miles)
Turn East (Right) on Arapahoe Road, go to 95th street (approx. 6 miles)
Turn North (Left) on 95th street past Valmont Avenue in 1.0 miles
Culver Ponds are 0.5 miles north of Valmont Avenue.
Teller Lake #5 is just south and west of 95th avenue.
DeLorme 30:D1
Roads of Colorado 64:C3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 63:F8
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From Gunnison travel approx. 12.0 miles East on Highway 50 to Parlin.
Drive approx. 15.0 miles North on County Road 76 (Quartz Creek Road).
to Parlin and continue to Forest Road 765.
Take FR 765 to Cumberland Pass.
DeLorme 59:C5
Roads of Colorado 109:D3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 98:C2
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Located adjacent to and east of Black Canyon National Park.
Includes surrounding mountains and Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal Lakes.
Park Office is at Elk Creek located 16 miles west of Gunnison along highway 50.
Cooper's Ranch section reached:
From Gunnison travel 6.0 miles West on Highway 50 to Mile marker 151.
Drive south at sign and go to parking area at bottom of hill.
DeLorme 58:D1
Roads of Colorado 108:A3
CO Road & Recreation Atlas 97:D10
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