Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · Colorado

Taylor River

1.7 mi of trail, end to end · native material surface · trail No. 9600 · trail class 3 · typical grade 12-20% · tread 18-24 inches wide · hiking, bike, motorcycle, e-bike · motorized use allowed

Begins at the forest's mile 0, 38.9000, -106.5838 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins

Brush Creek #400 the Forest Service's write-up

season June to October

The Brush Creek Trail #400 begins at the end of East Brush Creek Road, FSR #738.2B and ends at the Taylor River Head Road, FSR #761.1D. This trail follows the east branch of Brush Creek for its entirety. It climbs Starr Pass which tops out at 12,300 feet before dropping rapidly in a descent that goes on for several miles. The climb to the pass is worth the effort because of the specular alpine views and the magnificent high alpine wildflowers. A loop can be accomplished by combining the Brush Creek Trail #400, Crystal Peak Trail #583, and Block and Tackle Trail #545.

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Restrictions Open to Hiking, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Motorcycle

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Taylor Divide #440 the Forest Service's write-up

season June to September

The Taylor Divide Trail #440 begins at an intersection with the Mount Tilton Trail #582 and ends on Forest Service Road 761.1D, Taylor River Head Road. This trail gently climb at a steady grade, crossing a stream along the way. It travels through thick spruce-fir forests, with a few opening so you can enjoy the specular views. There are parts of this trail that are quite rocky, if you are biking, walking your bike at times may be necessary.

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Restrictions Open to hiking, horseback, mountain bike, and motorcycle.

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.