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Recreation Region: Sulphur Ranger District

East Shore Trailhead

The East Shore Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The East Shore Trail follows the shore of Shadow Mountain Reservoir and enters into Rocky Mountain National Park. This trailhead provides access to the Continental Divide Trail.

Current Conditions
Trail will be closed Aug. 18 through Sept. 28, 2025, due to maintenance on Shadow Mountain Dam.

General Information

View a COTREX area map here.

Bicycles and pets are prohibited on trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Parking in the Arapaho National Recreation Area at Monarch Lake requires a daily use fee. America the Beautiful Interagency Passes accepted.

Dogs are prohibited in Rocky Mountain National Park. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.1519

Longitude: -105.8761

Parking

There is parking for approximately 15 vehicles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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 September 3, 2025