The Lynch Creek Trailhead provides access to the Salt Creek Trail, Rough and Tumbling Trail, and the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area. Hiking, backpacking, horse riding, and dispersed camping are allowed along the trail, as well as mountain biking outside of the Wilderness Area. Directions Drive 12 miles south of Fairplay on Highway 285 then turn right (west) on to Forest Read more...

The North Salt Creek Trailhead provides access to the Salt Creek Trail and the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area. Hiking, backpacking, horse riding, and dispersed camping are allowed along the trail. Going northeast on Salt Creek Trail also skirts the outside boundary of the Wilderness Area, so mountain biking is authorized here. Directions Turn west on Forest Service Road 435 (Salt Read more...