Rocky Mountains · Silver Thread Trail

Pond along FR 523

A rather small farmer’s pond that is somewhat distant from the road, this body of water nonetheless attracts a good number of ducks in spring and fall, in addition to birds like Western Grebe and Wilson’s Phalarope, there’s osprey that feed in the small pond from a nearby nesting pair. A spotting scope is recommended to see the birds well from the public road.

Restrictions: Please respect private property.

County: Mineral

Directions: From Creede, go west on CO 149 for 6.5 miles to FR 523 (Middle Creek Rd.). Take a left onto FR 523 and go 6.5 miles, bearing right at the fork at 4 miles, to the small pond on the right.

Alternate Directions: From Creede, drive north on CO 149 for 6.5 miles to FR 523, on the left. Turn and go just over 6 miles to the pond, on the right.

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: None

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Hotels in Creede

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car.

Delorme: 78 C1

ROC: 132 B2

Latitude: 37.7108984
Longitude: -107.0194892