Shay Ridge Trail

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Summary


The Shay Ridge Trail #162 is 5.0 miles long.  It begins at Forest Road #104 (Shay Ridge) and ends at Forest Road #354 (Jackson Ridge).  The trail travels through pine, fir and aspen forests and provides outstanding views of the surrounding canyon country.  Several sections of the trail are exposed.  Many trail loops can be made using this trail and other area trails.  Those trails include: Red Ledges #019, Red Ledges Access Trail #160, Robertson Pasture #020 and Aspen Flat #018.  To complete these loops, Forest Roads #079 (North Creek) and #354 (Jackson Ridge) are also used. Elevation Change: North End (Road #104):    8,530 feet South End (Road #354):  10,305 feet

{ Last know status: Open | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: September 03, 2016 }

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Details


FS Regulation

Open to:  Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide.

Forest Service Links


Forest Service Page

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mantilasal/recarea/?recid=72904


Red Ledges #019

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mantilasal/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=72892&actid=50


Red Ledges Access Trail #160

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mantilasal/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=72890&actid=50


Robertson Pasture #020

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mantilasal/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=72896&actid=50


Aspen Flat #018

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mantilasal/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=73234&actid=50


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Directions

From Monticello, turn west onto 200 South and stay left at the Y onto Abajo Dr., continue on North Creek (FH 49- Loop/Harts Draw) approximately 12 miles.  Turn left onto Forest Road #100 (Spring Lake) and travel approximately 1.1 miles.  Turn right onto Forest Road #104 (Shay Ridge) and travel approximately 6.0 miles to Shay Ridge Trail #162 located on ythe left.

General Notes

Latitude: 37 52' 59.7"N Longitude: 109 33' 45.7"W Datum: NAD 83 Position Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds

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