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Piney Guard Station
Directions
Take I-70 east from Grand Junction, CO, about 126 miles or heading west from
Denver about 119 miles to exit 157. Take Highway 131 north through the town of
Wolcott about 5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road #700 (Muddy Pass Road).
From this location, you must follow seasonal access directions to the cabin,
as detailed below:
**Winter season**
Accessing the cabin during the winter season (early December to end of March)
depends on snowpack. If the snowpack is minimal, you may be able to use a high
clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle to reach the gravel pit parking area at the
intersection with Forest Road #700 and #744 which is approximately 7 miles
from the Highway 131 and Forest Road #700 intersection. If snow is moderate to
low, you may be able to travel to the Forest boundary, where there is a small
pull out that can fit 2 vehicles. The Forest boundary is approximately 5.3
miles from the guard station. If parking at the gravel pit parking area,
snowmobile, ski, or snowshoe on Forest Road #744 for approximately 3 miles to
the cabin. During high snowpack, park at the intersection of Forest Road #700
and Highway 131. From here, travel via snowmobile, skis, or snowshoes on
Forest Road #700 for approximately 7 miles. Then, turn onto Forest Road #744
and travel 3 miles to the cabin.
**Summer season**
During the summer season (early June until mid-November), it is mandatory to
use a high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle to reach the guard station. FSR 744
is very rough, rutted, and often muddy. This road can damage vehicles that are
not suitable for rugged 4WD roads. If you choose to use a 2 -wheel drive
vehicle, SUV, or lower clearance 4WD vehicle, you must park at the
intersection with Forest Road #700 and #744, which is 3 miles away from the
cabin. From this location, one must hike or mountain bike to the cabin with
gear and supplies. Off Highway Vehicle (OHV/ATV) may be permitted to access
the cabin via Forest Roads #700 and #744; call the Ranger District ahead of
time.
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