RESERVATIONS
Please call (970) 641-2337, ext. 205 or stop by the Elk Creek Visitor Center (15 miles west of Gunnison off of Highway 50) to make reservations. Reservations are required and walk-ons will not be permitted. We begin taking reservations for the season on May 1.
Special tours for educational groups available upon request. Please call (970) 641-2337 x205 for more information.
FEES
$16.00 - Adults
$8.00 - All Children 12 and under
$8.00 - Adults w/ Interagency Senior/Access Pass
* Boat tour fees are non-refundable.
DIRECTIONS
Tours begin at the Pine Creek boat dock, accessed from the Pine Creek Trail at US Highway 50, milepost 130 (35 miles east of Montrose and 25 miles west of Gunnison).
From the Pine Creek Trail parking area, you will walk down 232 stairs, then enjoy an easy 3/4-mile scenic walk along the old narrow-gauge rail bed before reaching the boat dock. We suggest allowing one hour for the walk, or more time for a slower pace. Plan to meet the ranger at the boat dock 15 minutes before your scheduled departure; tours begin promptly at the scheduled departure time.
Note: A short steep road leads to the trailhead. Parking space is limited. Drop-off parking for trailers is available at the top of the access road.
BE PREPARED
Dress for the Colorado mountains, where a warm sunny day can quickly become cold and stormy. Bring drinking water, snacks, sun protection, rain gear, and your camera.
For security reasons, carry-on bags and packs are subject to search. All passengers must wear a Personal Flotation Device (provided). Pets, smoking, firearms, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the boat.
ACCESSIBILITY
Due to the rugged nature of the trail leading to the boat dock, the boat tour is inaccessible to most visitors with mobility impairments. Accommodations can be provided for alternative programs with two weeks' notice. Accommodations for visitors with hearing impairments can also be made with two weeks' notice.
