Badger Creek - Lower - Co Rd 12

Badger Creek flows year-round through a mountain valley. It is wide, deep, and the area is substantially forested. It is also one of the few primarily spring-fed streams in the region. This lower section is accessed by a rough four-wheel drive road. Let me repeat, this is a challenging road and high-clearance vehicles are required. This section is also best after run-off has finished, early June, and through the fall. Heavy rain can impact this area. Because of the remoteness you will likely never see another angler here.

Directions (approx 3 hour drive, 1/2 on dirt roads) 

1. From Angler's Covey take US-24 West, about 30 mins, go 25.1 miles
2. Turn left at Twin Rocks Rd, go 5.8 miles
3. Turn left at Co Rd 1/Teller County Rd 1, go 5.9 miles
4. Turn right at County Rd 11, go 4.1 miles
5. Turn left at County Rd 11/High Park Rd, go 18.5 miles
6. Turn right at CO-9 N, go 2.2 miles
7. Turn left at Co Rd 2, Tallahassee Road, go 5.2 miles
8. Turn right to stay on Co Rd 2, go 16.3 miles
9. Turn left at Co Rd 12, it becomes Co Rd 11, go 3.2 miles
10. When Co Rd 11 comes over a pass and open into a big field, you will see a sign stating "Lower Badger Creek Access". Don't turn right at the sign, but take the next 4x4 road on right approximately 100 yards past sign. 
11. Drive as far as you vehicle will take you and then hike the rest, 3.3 miles. Be aware of private property.