Rawley 12 Trailhead
Near the historic mining area of Bonanza. Rawley-12 is a reclaimed mining site in the Bonanza Mining District and is a jumping off/rally point for the Mears Toll Road OHV riding trails. There are picnic tables and a vault toilet at the site. Dispersed camping is available nearby.
General Information
Roads may become impassable due to mud or snow during certain times of the year.
Motorized travel may be restricted by snow and annual seasonal road closures from March 15th to May 15th.
Open 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
No camping at the trailhead, but many dispersed campsites are located nearby. Fires in designated fire rings only. Make sure your fire is "Dead Out" and cold to the touch before departing the site. Pack In/Pack Out all trash. The Rawley and Bonanza areas are interspersed with private land holdings. Be sure you are on public land before camping.
Colorado OHV permits are required for off-road vehicles (UTV, ATV, motorcycle, snowmobile) on Forest and BLM roads and trails. Contact a Colorado Parks and Wildlife service center to obtain permits.
No fees are required for this site
Dogs must be under positive control at all times.
Brewery Creek Guard Station Cabin is located nearby and can be rented at $50/night. Reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Contact Name: Saguache Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-655-2547
Address: 46525 State Highway 114 Saguache, CO 81149
Phone: (719) 655-2547
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.31303818
Longitude: -106.1433634
Travel Considerations
Motorized travel may be restricted by snow and seasonal road closures annually from March 15th to May 15th.
Parking
Adequate parking and turnaround space at the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
2 picnic tables on site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
People with horses and pack animals must use weed-free hay and pick up after your animals in multi-use areas such as the trailhead.
Other Amenities
The Rawley 12 Trailhead is the location of a former mine and mill that operated into the 20th Century. It's also the location of a historic mine restoration project that restored Squirrel Creek nearby. The mine transferred ore via a bucket and cable tramway to an ore loading facility for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad at the Shirley Townsite on the neighboring San Isabel National Forest, Salida Ranger District.
