This trail is accessed at the top of the hill along US-160 5 miles east of Mancos. It can also be accessed from the east via the Cherry Creek Trailhead.  There is a small parking area at the Forest Service Boundary. This route offers a wide and less technical route that follows the old railroad grade. There are a few small creek crossings and rutted stretches.  

Railroad grade (Cherry Creek) on Trailforks.com ustom HTML