Upper Crossing Guard Station

From Denver, travel about 185 miles south on Highway 285 to Saguache. From Colorado Springs go south on Hwy 115 to Florence, then west on Hwy 50 to Salida, then south on Hwy 285 (total of 165 miles) to Saguache. From Albuquerque, travel about 57 miles north on I-25 to Santa Fe, then north on Hwy 285 (total of 275 miles) to Saguache. From Saguache, take Colorado Hwy 114 for 22 miles northwest from Saguache (set your Trip Meter/Odometer at the intersection of Highways 285 and 114 in town). Turn right (east) on Forest Road 810 (Sheep Cr. Road). When you come to the Y in the road turn right and go approx. .5 mile and the cabin will be on your left. If you are traveling on HWY 114 from Gunnison, the Sheep Cr. Road (FR 810) exit is approximately 8 miles from the Continental Divide. A notable landmark to help find the Sheep Cr. Road (FR 810) exit is the Holey Rock , a small hill covered with holes , located on the west side of HWY 114 and directly opposite to the Sheep Cr. Road (FR 810) exit.