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Recreation Region: Leadville Ranger District

Sayers Gulch Trailhead

Sayers Gulch Trailhead accesses the Sayers Gulch Trail #1465, a 1.4-mile trail in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. The road to the trailhead is rough with a significant stream crossing at the beginning. High-clearance 4-wheel drive recommended. 

The Collegiate Peaks Wilderness was established in 1980 to preserve its quality, character, and integrity. This area is intended to be a place where the imprint of humans is substantially unnoticed; where natural processes are the primary influences, and human activity is limited to primitive recreation and minimum tools. Please follow Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics to ensure that this and future generations experience this special place in its natural condition. 

General Information

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.01911535

Longitude: -106.53401263

Elevation

11,352ft

Directions

From Leadville travel south for about 11 miles on U.S. Highway 24, look for signs for Twin Lakes & Independence Pass then turn right on to CO 82. Travel on CO 82 for about 11 miles, then take a left on Forest Service Road 391. Travel on FSR 391 for about 3 miles then turn left on to FSR 382. Drive to the end of the road to reach the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated October 19, 2025