The Rough Creek Trail #463 begins at the Rough Creek Trailhead, heads south into La Garita Wilderness and ends at the Skyline Trail #465. This trail serves as a secondary access route into the La Garita Wilderness Area, Wilderness Regulation do apply. It follows Pasture Creek for about one mile and then crosses over into the Rough Creek drainage. Herds of deer and elk are often seen at various places along the trail. Trail Map
Rough Creek Trailhead: From Lake City, travel south on Highway 149 for approximately 10 miles to FSR #788. Follow FSR #788 for approximately 11 miles to the Rough Creek Trailhead.