Silesca Cabin
Overview
The historic Silesca Cabin, once used as a Ranger Station, is a semi-rustic dwelling with comfortable modern conveniences like electricity and refrigerator. Located 40 minutes west of the city of Montrose, the cabin is set back 100 feet from the main road, providing easy access with some privacy.
The cabin is accessible in the summer and fall by passenger vehicle, when the road is dry. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended when the road is wet.
Recreation
Hiking, mountain biking, single track dirtbiking, UTV & ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all available in the vicinity. Silesca Pond is a short walk north of the cabin. Silesca Cabin is located near a limited hunting area for Rocky Mountain Elk, Unit 61.
Facilities
Hiking, mountain biking, single track dirtbiking, UTV & ATV riding, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing are all available in the vicinity. Silesca Pond is a short walk north of the cabin. Silesca Cabin is located near a limited hunting area for Rocky Mountain Elk, Unit 61.
Natural Features
The cabin is perched in a meadow surrounded by spruce and aspen trees at an elevation of 9,200 feet.
Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Camping
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Off Road Vehicle Trails
- Off Highway Vehicle Trails
- Star Gazing
Media
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