Trailheads

[Daved270]

This might be a stupid question but when looking for access points in a unit how do you find the trailheads? I have been looking at a couple of gmu's in Colorado and was trying to find access points. I didn't know if they had a map with all the trailheads listed for that specific unit?

[Swede]

Usually just go to where an open road intersects a trail.

[Indian Summer]

USGS topos will have a TH in red in a square with an arrow pointing toward the trail. That's the best way to find official Forest Service trailheads. But there are lots of places where trails and gated roads hit roads that are parking or access areas that aren't really designated THs. In addition to topos every district of National Forest has a travel map. It shows all gates and has color coded roads and areas where seasonal travel restrictions are listed on a key. Those maps also show trailheads. There are lots of access spots that aren't called trailheads so finding even half the places to start won't be as easy as looking them up. Find an area, see where the trail hits the road, there it is. Creek bottoms and long ridge tops are likely places where trails hit roads.

[Daved270]

Thank's Indian summer that helps a lot!