Stream/Creek

Location: Bennett Creek Trail #872

Elevation: 9500-12000

Restrictions: Must have Colorado Fishing License to fish.

Seasonal Accessibility: Late Spring/Summer/Fall

Access: HorseBack, Hike, Mountain Bike, Car (4x4 not required), 4x4/Jeep, Motorcycle/Dirtbike, ATV

Driving Directions: From Del Norte travel south on County Road 13 (San Francisco Creek Road) for 5 miles. Turn right and travel west on Forest Road 327. Stay on 327 until it stops another 6 miles to the south and west at the trailhead.

Hiking Directions: The Bennett trail is 7 miles long. This trail connects Bennett Creek to Cedar Springs Road. The trail starts at the end of FDR#327. Trail ends when it intersects FDR#329.

Forest Service Info:: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=28914&actid=43

Challenging ATV trail with tight switchbacks, difficult stream crossings during spring.  Not recommended for novice ATV or motorcycle riders.