James Peak Lake (#804)
From the James Peak Lake Trailhead, the James Peak Lake Trail drops 500 feet into the James Peak Wilderness to James Peak Lake, set in the basin below the east face of James Peak. The steep trail follows the remains of a wagon road across loose rock. To get to James Peak Lake, follow the wagon road to the left at the Ute Trail intersection, near the treeline. Following the Ute Trail to the right (north) leads to Little Echo Lake and to the Continental Divide on the shoulder of James Peak.
General Information
View a trail map here.
Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation are prohibited.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
Campfires are prohibited year round.
Campsites must be at least 100 feet away from water and trail.
Group size is limited to 12 (people and livestock combined).
Processed weed-free feed is required for stock.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Elevation
13,294 feet at James Peak
Directions
From Rollinsville on Colorado Highway 119, turn west onto County Road 16 head and west for approximately five miles.At the town of Tolland, turn left onto Mammoth Gulch (County Road 4N).After 3.5 miles take a right onto National Forest System Road 353.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Certified weed-free hay required.
