From Canon City, head west on U.S. Hwy 50 for approximately 20 miles. The Wilderness Study Area is located south of the highway., Cotopaxi, Colorado 81223

From Canon City, head west on U.S. Hwy 50 for approximately 25 miles. Turn right (north) from the highway following the signs for the Texas Creek Recreation Area across the bridge over the Arkansas Ri, Howard, Colorado 81233