Hayden #210
The Hayden Trail #210 begins at the end of Forest Service Road #896 and ends at Crystal Lake. After approximately 0.5 miles, the trail begins to switchback and steeply climb out of Kaavapayawiyagat Gulch. It then passes through spruce/fir forest and meadows at a much gentler grade for the next mile or so. At approximately 2.2 miles, it passes through a saddle of two peaks at 12,000 feet with spectacular views of the surrounding area. The trail then descend and switchback for the next approximately 1.6 miles into Ironton Park and ends at Crystal Lake.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
12,000 ft.
Directions
Northern Access:
From Ouray, travel south on Hwy 550 for approximately 0.3 miles to the intersection with County Road 361, Camp Bird Road. Turn right onto CR 361 and continue for approximately 1.7 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #896 which is a rough jeep road. Continue on foot or by jeep for approximately 1 mile to the end of FSR #896 and the beginning of the trail.
Southern Access:
From Ouray, travel south on Hwy 550 for approximately 9 miles to Ironton Park. There is parking at a pullout on the left side of the highway before the rock building. The trail begins by a gate at the Crystal Lake dam.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
