Ute (#803)
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The Ute Trail #803 connects the James Peak Lake Trail #804 to the Continental Divide Trail. From the valley below James Peak, the Ute Trail heads north across the valley and Mammoth Creek. It climbs slightly for a half mile to Little Echo Lake. It continues northward, slanting up the side of the ridge before taking a sharp turn to the west as it gains the ridge top. On the ridge, the Ute Trail joins a closed road from Nebraska Hill. Three miles from Little Echo Lake, the trail reaches the Continental Divide. At this point, the Ute Trail swings back northward to follow the Continental Divide for about a mile to Roger's Pass (elevation 11,860'). From here you can pick up the South Boulder Creek Trail #900. James Peak Lake Trailhead to James Peak Lake - 1.1 miles; to Little Echo Lake - 0.9 miles; to Rogers Pass - 5 miles. Distances are one-way.
General Information
View a trail map here.
James Peak Wilderness restrictions apply. Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation are prohibited. Campfires are prohibited year round. Campsites must be at least 100 feet away from water and trail. Group size is limited to 12 (people and livestock combined).
Fishing and hunting: permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
Getting There
Elevation
11,600 feet at the TH; 11,185 feet at Little Echo Lake; 12,400 feet at the Continental Divide; 11,860 feet at Rogers Pass; 13,294 feet at James Peak
Directions
From Rollinsville on Colorado Highway 119, turn west onto County Road 16 head and west for approximately five miles. At the town of Tolland, turn south onto Mammoth Gulch (County Road 4N). After 3.5 miles take a right onto National Forest System Road 353.
Facility and Amenity Information
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Processed weed-free feed is required for stock.
