Bowman's Shortcut #1851

The Bowman's Shortcut trail begins at Lime Creek Road #728 near Vail Pass and ends at Two ElkTrail #2005: The trail starts level then climbs gently up to views of the Gore Range and Ten Mile Range. Emerge from woods to a large open meadow where the faint trail is followed to the intersection with the Two Elk Trail. Take time to enjoy the views here before returning. * There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5188916.pdf] which is complete with directions, a map, details and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.