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Dispersed Camping

Throughline/Coal Creek TH (Dispersed)-Paonia RD

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USDA Forest Service

The Throughline Trail #860 is a major route through the West Elk Wildernessto the Smith Fork country near Crawford. The Trailhead provides opportunities for dispersed camping with enough room for horse trailer camping. There are mangers for hay and hitching rails. This area is a popular camping spot during Big Game Hunting season.

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Location

Throughline/Coal Creek TH (Dispersed)-Paonia RD is located in Colorado

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Directions

From Paonia, travel northeast on Highway 133 for approximately 15 miles to County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Turn onto CR 12 and travel east for approximately 1 mile to Forest Service Road #709, Coal Creek Road. Travel south on FSR #709 for approximately 8.5 miles. Turn right and cross Coal Creek into the Throughline Trailhead.

Coordinates

38.81330004 N
107.3133 W

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
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