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Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District

Berthoud Pass Trailhead

The Berthoud Pass Trailhead is located on Hwy 40 near the Continental Divide. It offers a variety of summer and winter activities. Facilities include a warming hut (during winter months) with interpretive information.

Hiking opportunities include hiking on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the Vasquez Peak Wilderness or the James Peak Wilderness. Winter activities include backcountry skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.

General Information

View a COTREX map here.

No winter sledding allowed on either side of the pass.

No snowmobiling in the area.

No camping, campfires, stoves, dogs or smoking inside the Berthoud Pass warming hut.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.7961

Longitude: -105.7803

Elevation

12,493' Mines Peak

Directions

Take US-40 about 14 miles west from Interstate 70 to the summit of Berthoud Pass. The parking area is on the right (east) side of the highway.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Winter Sports Winter Sports
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Hiking Hiking

Interpretive Areas/ExhibitsInterpretive Areas/Exhibits

Recreation Groups

alpine lake above treeline with dots of white snow in mountain setting

These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide Trail.

Last updated March 26th, 2025