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Helena Trailhead
Area Status: Open
Primitive trailhead with access to north end of motorized Grizzly-Helena Trail as well as Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
At a Glance
| Fees: | Free |
|---|---|
| Permit Info: | Current Colorado ATV/OHV/Snowmobile registration required. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Review wilderness regulations before recreating in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. |
| Closest Towns: | Walden, Colorado |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Information Center: | Parks Ranger District 100 Main Street Walden, CO 80480 Phone: (970) 723-2700 |
General Information
Directions: Directions from Walden: Head north on Highway 125 for 9 miles to Cowdrey. Turn left at Cowdrey onto County Road 6W for 18 miles to Pearl. Take Forest Road 600 for 6 miles to the Big Creek Lakes Recreation Area. Turn left over the bridge on Forest Road 660 driving approximately 3 1/2 miles to the Helena Trailhead with the parking located on the right hand side.Activities
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Big Game Hunting
OHV Trail Riding
Caring for the Land
Location
Latitude :
40.89489026
Longitude :
-106.5818313
