Jackson County Road 30
The willows between Highway 14 and the private Meadow Creek Reservoir are reliable for Veery during the summer months. The road continues past the reservoir through some decent sage, lodgepole and willow habitats, where you have more chances at Veery, Swainson’s Thrush, and American Dipper along the stream. Watch for moose anywhere in the area.
Restrictions: Respect private property. Special hunting and fishing restrictions, be sure to check the USFS website.
County: Jackson
Directions: CR 30 heads north from CO 14 approximately 21 miles east of Walden.
Alternate Directions: From Walden, head east on CO 14 for 13.5 miles to CR 30 on the left (north).
Habitat: Streamside Willow, Mountain Meadow, Sagebrush, Lodgepole Forest
Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 24 hours
Ownership: Private/US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some car birding
Delorme: 18 C2-D2
ROC: 38 C2
Latitude: 40.62503
Longitude: -106.07694