Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access
This very steep trail begins at a junction with Turret Creek Trail #1832 and ends at the junction with Johnny Meyers Trail #2067. Follow the Turret Creek Trail #1832 about 1.6 miles before taking a right on Nellie's Trail for another 2 miles. A popular trail for horseback riders, the trail begins by crossing Turret Creek and passes through aspen forests before a steep uphill climb through open meadows. A more gradual climb is to be expected before reaching Johnny Meyers trail.On the way up the slope, hikers are treated to incredible panoramic views of Sweetwater Lake, Sweetwater Canyon, Shingle and Turret Peaks, and the snow-capped mountain ranges beyond, providing the hiker with excellent photo opportunities.
* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
39.83007, -107.18454 · 39°49'48.3"N 107°11'4.4"W
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| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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