The trails are marked with blue diamonds.
Brush Hollow offers challenges to a wide range of skill levels.
The section of trail located along Big Mill Creek is designated
EASIEST and is suitable for beginners.
The Brushy Gap and Elli Loops are designated MORE DIFFICULT.
The Challenger Loop is designated MOST DIFFICULT and is suitable for
experienced skiers. "Your Are
Here" signs are located at trail junctions and other key locations.
The trail is not groomed.
Scenic overlooks of the Big Mill Creek valley are located on the Challenger
and Elli Loops. Portions of the
trail system are located abandoned railroad grades that were used for
logging at the turn of the century.
In the spring many of the trails are decorated with wildflowers.
This area is also a good place to view wildlife.
These trails are for hiking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking.
Motorized vehicles, ATV's and snowmobiles are not allowed on any of
the trails. Forest trails
policy prohibits the use of saddle, pack or draft animals on hiking or
cross-country ski trails.
Camping is allowed along the trail as long as your equipment does not block
the trail.
Directions:
The Brush Hollow Trailhead is located ten miles north of Ridgway on State
Route 948.
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