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Recreation Region: Boulder Ranger District

West Magnolia Trailhead

West Magnolia Trailhead provides access to eight miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding west of the Peak-to-Peak Highway south of Nederland. An additional eight miles of Forest Roads are open seasonally to motorized and non-motorized activities. Along these roadways are designated campsites. Camping is allowed in designated campsites only. 

General Information

Motorized vehicles are prohibited on all singletrack trails.

Camping is allowed in designated campsites only, no fees are charged; first-come, first-served.

Mountain bikes must stay on designated roads and trails.

Recreational shooting closures exist in this area.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.94677333

Longitude: -105.5177483

Elevation

8,900'

Directions

From Nederland, head south on Colorado Highway 119 for 2.8 miles. Turn west onto County Road 132W. Limited parking is available just off of the highway, or continue one mile west and turn south through the second Forest Service gate to the main trailhead parking area.

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.

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

Last updated March 28th, 2025