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Recreation Region: Boulder Ranger District

Sourdough Trailhead

The Sourdough Trailhead is the main trailhead for the Sourdough Trail #835 and is the trail's southernmost access point.

General Information

Dispersed camping is prohibited within ¼ mile of either side of Rainbow Lakes Road. See Order. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.02754

Longitude: -105.52439

Directions

From Nederland, travel seven miles north on Colorado Highway 72. Turn west onto gravel National Forest System Road 298, signed as the turnoff for the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station. A parking area is not far on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Last updated March 20th, 2025