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Recreation Region: Flat Tops Area

Baldy Trailhead

This Trailhead serves as the access point for Baldy Trail #1200. This 6.75 mile trail begins on private land, please respect the landowner and stay on the trail.

The trail begins by crossing the East Fork Williams Fork River and at mile 0.4 enters the Routt National Forest. The trail steadily climbs as it heads southwest through stands of aspen and enters the Flat Tops Wilderness at mile 3.5. The trail continues up the ridge and reaches its high point of 11,200 feet, just south of Pyramid Peak. This trail then ends at the junction with Black Mountain Creek Trail No. 1117. 

Restrooms are available 0.8 miles South of the Trailhead at the East Fork Trailhead.

General Information

Open seasonally, typically June-November. For up-to-date conditions, contact the Yampa Ranger District.

Please fill out Wilderness Registration sheet at Trailhead.

Free

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Address: 300 Roselawn Avenue Yampa, CO 80483
Phone: (970) 638-4516
Hours: Please call the office for current operating hours. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Yampa, follow County Road 17, Scenic Byway "Flat Tops Trail" towards Dunckley Pass, for 5.2 miles, continuing onto County Road 132. Continue over Dunckley Pass and after 22 miles, the Trailhead is on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not 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.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 4, 2025