Peaceful Colorado Retreat in the Amazing Powderhorn Wilderness

Warmer weather will be here in Colorado soon, and while you don't have to wait for spring or summer to go fishing here, it sure is a lot more comfortable.

While there are lots of places to enjoy ice fishing in Colorado, when it warms up a bit, how about an adventure to one of the state's best remote fishing areas? You'll also find 45 miles of rarely visited trails, including one of the most bragged about in the state.

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Exploring Colorado's Powderhorn Wilderness Area

The Powderhorn Wilderness area dates back to the mid-1800s. Before that time the Spanish at Ute Indians used many trails in this area to cross the tundra en route to places like the Uncompahgre Valley or the Cochetopa Pass.

Located in the far northern fringe of the San Juan Mountains, the plateau and trail areas in the Powderhorn Wilderness Area offer views of the San Juan, Elk, and Sawatch mountain ranges. It's a really beautiful place to see.

Hiking and Fishing Near Powderhorn Colorado

Some of the first Coloradans to settle in this area did so along the Cebolla Creek Valley and the headwaters of Cebolla Creek. To this day, it is still one of the best out-of-the-way fishing destinations in Colorado.

Hiking trails total over 40 miles in this area according to ColoradoWilderness.com. Two that stand out are the Powderhorn Lakes hiking trail and the Indian Creek OHV Road.

Explore the Cebolla Creek Headwaters from this Powderhorn Area Airbnb

Airbnb.com has a listing right in the heart of this area at Powderhorn Wilderness and Cebolla Creek Valley. Superhost Jackie is ready to set you up with everything you need. Scroll through the photos below, and learn some more about this special part of Colorado that is 2 hours and 20 minutes from Grand Junction.

See Inside This Powdernhorn Wilderness Airbnb

The headwaters of Colorado's Cebolla Creek have been attracting fishermen for centuries. Breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains, Elk, and Sawatch ranges can be seen from this area south of Gunnison. The Powderhorn Wilderness area and its 43 miles of trails remain one of the more remote areas for hunting, fishing, and hiking in Colorado.

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