La Plata County Road 136
This road in southwestern La Plata County provides access to the best pinyon-juniper woodland in the area. In summer, Cassin’s Kingbirds can often be found along the northern portions of the road. Look and listen for Gray Vireo, Juniper Titmouse, Black-throated Gray Warbler, and Gray Flycatcher in areas where the forest approaches the road, and Sage and Black-throated Sparrows in areas with more sage. Of these birds, only the titmouse remains in winter. Lizards and snakes are also common along the road and an evening drive could produce a number of species. Much of this road passes through the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, so walking off the road is prohibited.
Restrictions: Private property - bird from the road
County: La Plata
Directions: From downtown Durango go west on US 160 about three miles and turn left (south) on Wildcat Canyon Road (CR 141). After about 8 miles CR 136 turns off to the left (southwest). The Cassin's Kingbirds are usually several miles down this road.
Alternate Directions: From the junction of CO 140 and US160, head south on CO 140 for 22 miles to CR 136, on the left. CR 136 goes for 16 miles to the junction with Wildcat Canyon Road.
Habitat: Pinyon/Juniper Forest, Scrub Oak Forest, Grassland/Prairie
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Delorme: 86 C1-D1
ROC: 146 A3
Latitude: 37.1627972
Longitude: -108.0396251
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4405614