Spud Pass Trail #824
Spud Pass Trail #824 begins at an intersection about a mile up the Raggeds Trail #820 from the Raggeds Trailhead and ends at Deep Creek Lake. The first mile is outside the Raggeds Wilderness, where it works its way through aspen forest and parks for about 2 miles before beginning a steep switchback climb. The climb is very steep and rocky in spots as it works its way up the mountain just south of Deep Creek. Eventually it levels out and crosses a branch of Deep Creek as it turns northwest toward Deep Creek Lake. The trail works its way through conifer forest as it slowly climbs the last mile to the lake. Watch for wildlife as mountain goats are often seen in this area.
General Information
June
Open to hiking and horseback riding.
Getting There
Elevation
10,500 ft
Directions
From Paonia: Travel northeast on Hwy 133 for approximately 15 miles. Turn east onto Gunnison County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Continue east for approximately 5.5 miles to Forest Service Road 795 on the north just before the bridge crossing Anthracite Creek near the Erickson Springs Campground. Continue to the end of FSR 795 and the Raggeds TH. Follow the Raggeds Trail #820 for approximately 1 mile to the beginning of the Spud Pass Trail.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
