Aspen Leaf is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center that welcomes guests with its homey vibe and remote mountain setting. Mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are easily accessed here. The cabin was built in the 1930s for use by Forest Service employees. Vehicles can easily access the area, but a 4WD may be required in October, depending on weather conditions.
From Grand Junction, head south on Highway 50. Take a right on County Road 141 heading south for 14.5 miles. Make a sharp left on Divide Road. This road is not marked, but prior to turn, a sign reads "National Forest Access Divide Road, Uncompahgre Plateau." Follow this road for 19.6 miles and take a left on Forest Road 406 (where a sign says "Cold Springs Work Center"). Go a quarter-mile and then turn right on 406.1A. Cabin is a half-mile after turn, and Aspen Leaf is the first cabin on the left. Have combination lock handy to enter the gate. Parking, for a maximum of three vehicles, is in front of the cabin.
Entry is by combination lock; call Grand Valley Ranger District office at (970)242-8211 for combination lock Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (please provide your reservation #) Heavy snowfall may cause cabin rental cancellation; call ranger district for updated conditions and restrictions Cell phone coverage is unreliable Please bring garbage bags; this is a "pack in-pack out" facility Please clean cabin before leaving; cleaning supplies are provided No fireworks No smoking allowed No pets or livestock allowed This facility does not meet accessibility standards Off-road vehicle owners must have in-state or out-of-state registration stickers Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.