Corral Draw Trail
Within the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, Corral Draw Trail #521 starts at the Colorado Trail (Highline Trail #520), switchbacks down an east-facing grassy bowl, dipping into several gullies and soon merges into the spruce and fir at the bottom of the draw. Near the bottom, the trail passes through several small south-facing meadows that offer good camp spots. The trail ends at a junction with Hermosa Creek Trail #514. Wading Hermosa Creek is necessary to access the Hermosa Trail.
- Distance (one-way): 5 miles
- Maximum elevation: 10,900 feet
- Minimum elevation: 8,555 feet
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Water available when you reach Hermosa Creek; purification recommended.
Open to single track motorized use. For a full list of regulations, visit the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area page.
Address: 367 Pearl Street Bayfield, CO 81122
Phone: (970) 884-2512
Hours: Friday only, 10:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
From Durango: Drive north on US 550 for 28 miles. Turn west at Purgatory Ski Resort. Follow Hermosa Park Road, FR #578 for 10.5 miles to the junction with Hotel Draw Rd #550. Do not drive the Hotel Draw Road when wet, since the clay surface becomes impassable for all vehicles. Turn west on this road and follow it about 5 miles to the junction with Scotch Creek Rd #550.1, stay left of the Y still following RD# 550 for 1.5 mi where you'll find adequate parking for vehicles. 4WD needed.
The lower portion of this trail can be accessed from Upper Hermosa Creek Trail #514 off of Hermosa Park Road #578. The Lower Hermosa Trailhead is very accommodating with bathrooms, parking, livestock ramps, and an interpretive map.
Recreation Opportunities
OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding Info
Open to single track motorized use. For a full list of regulations, visit the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area page.
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Hermosa creek offers opportunities to catch brook and rainbow trout.