Transfer Trailhead
This trailhead serves as the main access point for the Transfer Trail No. 1172. This short 1.8 mile trail gives alternative access to the trails served out of the East Fork Trailhead and the Flat Tops Wilderness. This trail can be used to access East Fork Trail No. 1119, Lost Lakes Trail No. 1116, West Lost Lake Trail No. 1103, and Black Mtn Creek Trail No. 1117.
There are multiple dispersed camping sites around the trailhead.
No camping is allowed within 100ft of all streams, lakes, and trails.
The road to the trailhead is deeply rutted and can be extremely muddy. Higher clearance vehicles are recommended.
General Information
Open seasonally, typically June-October. For up-to-date conditions, contact the Yampa Ranger District.
Please fill out Wilderness Registration sheet at Trailhead.
Free
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 past Pyramid Guard Station for 26 miles to Forest Service Road 967. Turn left and continue to the Trailhead.
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.
