Heavy oakbrush and numerous cattle tracks make the trail less distinct at lower elevations. Look for marker posts in these areas to help with your direction.

Spring Creek is an easy horse trail except for a short, very steep portion where the trail drops off the rim into the east fork of Spring Creek. There is good grazing and water for horses in most areas. Travel time by horseback is 6 to 8 hours.

The best camp locations are on the western side of the east fork and the head of the middle fork.

Access #1: From Montrose take Dave Wood Road to the Forest boundary. Turn right on unimproved dirt road immediately inside the boundary fence. Follow the road 1 mile, turn right on the two-track road, and follow it to Canyon Rim. The trail continues where the road narrows.

Access #2: From Montrose take Dave Wood Road and turn right on South Divide Road at Johnson Park. Drive 7.5 miles to the unmarked road to the right. If you pass a private entrance road with a large pole gate, return back down Divide Road .1 mile. Follow the road 1 mile. A sign locates Spring Creek Trail junction to the right.