Dead Dog TH #2220
The Dead Dog trail begins 0.8 miles up the East Lake Creek Trail #1880 and ends after another 4.3 miles at Middle Lake Trail #2223: The trail begins in an aspen grove and as you gain elevation turns to spruce/ fir forest. As you approach the ridge before Middle Lake, the trail becomes steep.
At a Glance
Permit Info: | Each party staying overnight in the Holy Cross Wilderness is required to self-register at the trailhead and to carry a copy of the registration with them during their visit. There is no fee charged and no limit to the number of permits issued. |
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Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Holy Cross Wilderness regulations apply to areas within the Wilderness boundary. |
Closest Towns: | Edwards |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Yes |
Information Center: | Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District 24747 US Highway 24 Minturn, CO 81645 (970) 827-5715 |
General Information
Directions:Travel 16.5 miles east from Eagle on I-70 to the Edwards exit and head south towards the town and Hwy. 6.At Hwy. 6 turn right, heading west, for 0.7 miles to Lake Creek Rd., turning left, south, at the National Forest Access sign.Travel on this road for 1.8 miles and then turn right onto West Lake Creek Rd., look for the sign at the turn for the East Lake Creek trailhead. Follow this road for approximately 4 miles to the trailhead, staying to the right at the “Y” after the bridge.Follow East Lake Creek- FDT 1880 for 0.8 miles to the junction with Dead Dog.