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Starting August 8, 2025 until further notice, the White River National Forest is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. The following activities are prohibited:

  • Igniting, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal barbecue, or grill, except if using a device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device.
  • Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building.
  • Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the motor vehicle.
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Piney Guard Station is located in the White River National Forest near Minturn, Colorado. The area features mountainous terrain with elevations that can influence temperature variations, typically ranging from highs in the 70s to lows in the 30s Fahrenheit. Nearby attractions include the scenic Piney Lake and the trails of the Holy Cross Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

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Piney Guard Station is located in Colorado

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Take I-70 east from Grand Junction, CO, about 126 miles or heading west from Denver about 119 miles to exit 157. Take Highway 131 north through the town of Wolcott about 5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road #700 (Muddy Pass Road). From this location, you must follow seasonal access directions to the cabin, as detailed below: Summer season\_\_During the summer season (May21st - November 22nd), it is highly recommended to use a high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle to reach the guard station. FSR 744 is very rough, rutted, and often muddy. This road can damage vehicles that are not suitable for rugged 4WD roads. If you choose to use a 2 -wheel drive vehicle, SUV, or lower clearance 4WD vehicle, you must park at the intersection with Forest Road #700 and #744, which is 3 miles away from the cabin. From this location, one must hike or mountain bike to the cabin with gear and supplies. Off Highway Vehicle (OHV/ATV) is permitted to access the cabin from the intersection of Forest Roads #700 and #744.Winter season Accessing the cabin during the winter season (November 23rd - May 20th) depends on snowpack. If the snowpack is minimal, you may be able to use a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle to reach the gravel pile parking area at the intersection with Forest Road #700 and #744 which is approximately 7 miles from the Highway 131. If snow is moderate to low, you may be able to travel to the Forest boundary, where there is a small pull out that can fit 2 vehicles. The Forest boundary is approximately 5.3 miles from the guard station. With low snowpack, you can likely make it to the intersection of FSR 700 and 734 and parking at the gravel pile parking area. You will have to snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe on Forest Road #744 for approximately 3 miles to the cabin. During high snowpack, park at the intersection of Forest Road #700 and Highway 131. From here, travel via snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes on Forest Road #700 for approximately 7 miles. Then, turn onto Forest Road #744 and travel 3 miles to the cabin.

Address

EAGLE-HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT PO BOX 190
Minturn, CO 81645

Coordinates

39.7575 N
106.5605556 W

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What is the max vehicle length at Piney Guard Station?

Piney Guard Station allows vehicles up to 10 feet.

Does Piney Guard Station have wifi?

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