Trail Log · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Miller Rock
- WMiller Rock branch0.8 mi
- ESawmill branch2.3 mi
- SCreek branch0.7 mi
One way from the junction, as driven
Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder Ranger District, off Hwy 7 west of Lyons, Colorado. On trail 9:55 AM to 1:53 PM in Sucia, a 2021 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport.
Distance10.0 mi
Moving time2h 28m
Total time3h 58m
Climbing2,300 ft
High point8,637 ft
Trailhead7,770 ft
Elevation
Feet along the track, from the USGS 10 m elevation model
- Main road
- Miller Rock branch
- Sawmill branch
- Creek branch
The day
9:55 AM to 1:53 PM · moving 2h 28m, stopped 1h 30m across 21 stops
- Main road
- Miller Rock
- Sawmill
- Creek
- Stopped
Leg by leg
| Leg | Road | Time | Distance | Moving | Stopped | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb in | Main road | 9:55–10:13 AM | 0.82 mi | 18 min | 0 | 7,770 → 8,373 ft |
| Junction | 10:13–10:23 AM | 0.08 mi | 1 min | 9 min | 8,373 ft | |
| Miller Rock branch | FS 252.1A | 10:23–11:12 AM | 1.49 mi | 30 min | 19 min | high 8,637 ft |
| Junction | 11:12–11:16 AM | 0.07 mi | 1 min | 2 min | 8,373 ft | |
| Sawmill branch | FS 523.1 | 11:16 AM–12:18 PM | 4.74 mi | 53 min | 9 min | 8,434 high, 7,782 low |
| Junction | 12:18–12:39 PM | 0.07 mi | 1 min | 20 min | 8,373 ft | |
| Creek branch | FS 252.1 | 12:39–1:31 PM | 1.77 mi | 30 min | 22 min | low 8,011 ft |
| Descent out | Main road | 1:31–1:53 PM | 0.93 mi | 13 min | 9 min | 8,373 → 7,770 ft |
| Total | 9:55 AM–1:53 PM | 10.0 mi | 2h 28m | 1h 30m | +2,300 ft |