Facilities
Cabins are equipped with bunk beds, a table and benches, cook stove, lantern, fire extinguisher, saw, ax, broom, wood stove and outhouse.
Area
West White Mountains National Recreation Area
Location
At the intersection of Colorado Creek Trail and Big Bend Trail
Terrain
Mixed spruce forest
What To Bring
Renters need to bring fuel for the lanterns and cook stoves. Other recommended items to bring include maps and compass, matches, sleeping bag and pad, extra food items and water, and warm clothing.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Wood
Access Alert
The 5.8 mile Colorado Creek Trail is extremely wet and not available for summer use. This is a winter route to the cabin. During summer use, access the cabin by the Compeau Trail located at 29.8 mile Chena Hot Springs Road. Take the Compeau Trail to the dozer line and proceed east numerous miles until you see signage indicating access to the Colorado Cabin, taking the trail south down to the cabin.
Note: This trail is closed each spring during break-up from April 20 through May 22. For more information and trail openings contact the Northern Area office at 451-2698
