Browns Canyon
National Monument
Turret Road
Turret Road, (Forest Service Road 184) off Aspen Ridge Road provides a rugged four-wheel-drive experience into the heart of the Monument. Like Aspen Ridge Road, vehicles must remain within one vehicle length of the road when parking. There is a small parking lot at the end of Turret Road near the Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area, where the route transitions to Turret Trail, where mechanized travel is not permitted.
Seasonal Closure
Turret Road in the national monument is closed from Dec. 1 to April 15 to protect critical winter wildlife habitat.
Hiking
Turret Trail continues on from the parking lot at the end of Turret Road, eventually leading to the Ruby Mountain trailhead.
Critical Habitat
The Turret Road passes through important habitat for bighorn sheep, mule deer, Canada lynx and Mexican spotted owl.
Leave No Trace
Please follow the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace outdoor recreation.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare.
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces.
- Dispose of Waste Properly.
- Leave What You Find.
- Minimize Campfire Impacts.
- Respect Wildlife.
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors.