Horse Mountain Road

4/5 (4 reviews)
Horse Mountain Road travels through the Hell's Pocket BLM range to the Castle Peak Wilderness. Along the way, it offers excellent views of the mountains to the southeast, a dazzling wild-flower meadow, a few large campsites, and finally accesses Blue Lake and Welsh Reservoir 4WD trails.Read More
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Highlights of Horse Mountain Road

Camping Category IconCamping
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
8491 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
04/15 - 01/16
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
8500
Nearest Town
Wolcott
Nearest Services
Edwards
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Colorado River Valley Field Office

Overview

Horse Mountain Road travels through the Hell's Pocket BLM range to the Castle Peak Wilderness. Along the way, it offers excellent views of the mountains to the southeast, a dazzling wild-flower meadow, a few large campsites, and finally accesses Blue Lake and Welsh Reservoir 4WD trails.

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41 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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