Eastern Plains · Kingbird Trail

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.

Restrictions: Private property; remain on the road

County: Elbert

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.

Alternate 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.

Habitat: Lowland Riparian

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

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Hotel in Elizabeth

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Delorme: 96 C1

ROC: 74 B4, 90 B1

Latitude: 39.36778
Longitude: -104.37154