About Burro Creek Trailhead #873
This facility consists of a gravel parking lot and some trail signing. This is a major ATV friendly trailhead for the lower approach to the Burro Creek Trail # 873 right off the Pinos Creek Road # 14
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Burro Creek Trailhead #873
South Fork, Colorado · Rio Grande County · Facility
This facility consists of a gravel parking lot and some trail signing. This is a major ATV friendly trailhead for the lower approach to the Burro Creek Trail # 873 right off the Pinos Creek Road # 14
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37.54502, -106.50383
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Weather at Burro Creek Trailhead #873
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Clear
59°/37°
🌬 23mph
↑ 5:47 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Sun
Clear
65°/38°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:46 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Mon
Overcast
69°/45°
🌬 18mph
↑ 5:46 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
72°/47°
💧 13%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:45 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
67°/44°
💧 35%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:45 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Burro Creek Trailhead #873
Heading to Burro Creek Trailhead #873? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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