Comanche Creek Road (CR 61-69)

This road north of CO 86 parallels its namesake for several miles, and although the lowland riparian habitat is private, it is in several places close enough to the road to be easily birdable. If you head east on CR 150 for 0.7 miles, you’ll come down off some bluffs through a belt of ponderosa forest. This area has the likes of Cassin’s Kingbird, Spotted Towhee and Black-headed Grosbeak.

County: Elbert

Habitat: Lowland Riparian

Directions: From CO 86 about five miles east of Kiowa, head north on Comanche Creek Road (CR 61-69). CR 150 is about 5.5 miles north of the highway.

Delorme: 96 C1
Roads of Colorado: 74 B4, 90 B1

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours:
Ownership: Private (public road)
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Private property; remain on the road

Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Hotel in Elizabeth

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Elevation: 6200

Latitude: 39.36778
Longitude: -104.37154