The Moseley Ridge Trail #851 begins at an intersection with the Little Robinson Trail #850 and ends at an intersection with the Cliff Creek Trail #840 and provides a shortcut between these two trails. Thia trails entire length is within the West Elk Wilderness. The trail starts at Little Robinson Creek and switchbacks up the side of Moseley Ridge through an aspen forests. Upon reaching the ridge top the trail turns to the east traveling through aspen and open parks and around old beaver ponds. From the ridge top there are spectacular views of East and West Beckwith to the North, Storm Ridge to the East and the West Elk Peaks to the South East. After almost two miles the trail intersects with the Cliff Creek Trail and ends.
Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions
Directions
From Paonia: Travel northeast on Highway 133 for approximately 15 miles to County Road 12, Kebler Pass Road. Turn onto CR 12 and travel east for approximately 1 mile to Forest Service Road #709, Coal Creek Road. Travel south on FSR #709 for approximately 10 miles to the Little Robinson Trailhead near the end of the road. Follow the Little Robinson Trail #850 for about 2 miles until it reaches the junction with the Mosley Ridge Trail #851.
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