Ophir Creek Road
This road runs through a variety of interesting montane habitats, including aspen groves, high riparian areas, mixed conifer forests and mountain meadows. Look for Dusky Grouse and elk during the day and listen for Flammulated and Saw-whet Owls at night.
Restrictions: Hiking can be a hazardous activity; bring raingear and water, and avoid thunderstorms
County: Custer
Directions: From CO 165 about six miles northwest of San Isabel, at a hairpin curve in the highway, head southwest on Ophir Creek Road (CR 400 according to Delorme; CR 360 according to Roads of Colorado).
Habitat: Aspen Grove, Streamside Willow, Mixed-Conifer Forest, Mountain Meadow
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours:
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Hotel in Colorado City
Disabled: Yes
Disabled Access: Viewing from car
Delorme: 72 D2
ROC: 120 C3
Latitude: 38.02818
Longitude: -105.15419