Recreation Region: Sulphur Ranger District
Second Creek Trailhead
The Second Creek Trailhead is located just north of Berthoud Pass and provides access to the Vasquez Wilderness.
Second Creek Trail (#137)
This 2-mile (one-way) trail begins at the Second Creek Trailhead and enters the forest. About a mile in, hikers will reach the Broome Hut. Just past the Broome Hut, the trail enters the Vasquez Peak Wilderness and begins to climb into alpine. The trail eventually meets with the Mt. Nystrom Trail (#13), which continues east to the Winter Park Resort.
Getting There
Elevation
10,595 feet the trailhead; 11,934 feet at the Mt. Nystrom Trail junction
Directions
From I-70, exit onto Hwy 40 at Empire to Berthoud Pass. Continue down Hwy 40 for several miles. The Second Creek Trailhead is on the left.
Parking
Parking is limited.
