Piney Guard Station

FSR 700 is a fluctuating snowline road and is generally over the snow travel (snowmobile, snowshoe, ski/snowboard) only for the majority of the winter season from the intersection if Highway 131 and FSR 700. In lower snow years, it may be possible to drive to the top of Muddy Pass. Call the Ranger Station at 970-827-5715 to check condtions.

To drive the entire way to the guard station, a high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle is mandatory. FSR 744 is very rough, rutted, and muddy, which can damage a vehicle that is not suitable to rugged 4WD roads. If you choose to use a 2 -wheel drive vehicle, SUV, or AWD, you must park at the intersection with Forest Road #700 and #744, which is 3 miles away from the cabin.

Forest Service Route #700, Muddy Pass Road, is a public road that passes through private property and Open Range. You may encounter livestock and livestock protection dogs.

Water is not available at the cabin

Bring your own 16.4-oz. propane cylinders (needed for the stove and lantern, which are provided)

Research the Motor Vehicle Use Map so you know what types of motorized vehicles are allowed on the roads and where snowmobiles are allowed

There is no cell phone coverage in many areas of the forest

Call the Eagle-Holy Cross District for access information: 970-827-5715

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