Coal Creek/Sawtooth Trailhead
This Trailhead serves as the southern access point for the Sand Creek Trail No. 1123 and the Sawtooth Trail No. 1165. Additional access to the Sand Creek Trail can be found at Sheriff Reservoir Trailhead.
The 10.4 mile Sand Creek Trail begins as an old jeep trail. After 2.7 miles the trail comes to an open meadow and crosses Coal Creek before continuing up the east side of the drainage on an old logging road. The trail climbs up and out of the Coal Creek drainage and emerges into the vast alpine meadow of the Little Flat Tops. This is a boggy area, characterized by bunch grasses and waist high willows. After 5.2 miles the Sawtooth Trail No. 1165 splits off to the West. This 2.4 mile trail quickly crosses into the Flat Tops Wilderness and gives access to 12,133 ft Orno Peak and the headwaters of Trout Creek. This trail ends at a posted sign. The Sand Creek Trail continues North for 2.2 miles before descending back through forested terrain down to the Sheriffs Reservoir TH.
Parking is limited at this location.
General Information
Open seasonally, typically June-October. For up-to-date conditions, contact the Yampa Ranger District.
Please fill out Trail Registration sheet at Trailhead.
Free
Address: 300 Roselawn Avenue Yampa, CO 80483
Phone: (970) 638-4516
Hours: Please call the office for current operating hours. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Yampa, follow County Road 7 southwest for 6.5 miles following signs to Yamcolo and Stillwater Reservoir. The road will turn to gravel at 6.5 miles where it becomes Forest Service Road 900. Continue another 4.2 miles to Forest Service Road 906. Turn right onto FSR 906 at the top of the dam, travel 1.0 mile to the small parking area at the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
