Slumgullion and Spring Creek Passes
The ride on Colorado 149 from Blue Mesa Reservoir, west of Gunnison, to Lake City and down to Creede takes you over Slumgullion and Spring Creek Passes. Heading out of Lake City going south you quickly come to the Alferd Packer Massacre Site. It was on this spot in 1874 that Alferd Packer, trapped with five other men by heavy snow, survived by eating his companions.
On the south side of Spring Creek Pass you’ll see a turnoff for North Clear Creek Falls. It’s well worth the half-mile detour on good pavement to this viewpoint.
There are two motorcycle-accessible campgrounds along this route, Silver Thread Campground and Marshall Park Campground.
On the south side of Spring Creek Pass you’ll see a turnoff for North Clear Creek Falls. It’s well worth the half-mile detour on good pavement to this viewpoint.
There are two motorcycle-accessible campgrounds along this route, Silver Thread Campground and Marshall Park Campground.
Ride Characteristics
 Curvy Roads: Slight |
 Gas Stations: Average |
 Restrooms: Slight |
 Food: Some |
 Scenic Areas: Average |
 Elevation Change: Frequent |
 Off Road: Slight |
 Traffic: Average |
 Animal Crossings: Average |
 Hotels: Some |
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on May 19, 2012
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