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Colorado Trail #1776-Segment 10 Timberline Lake
Segment 10: Timberline Lake Trailhead to Mount Massive Trailhead
This segment of the Colorado Trail (#1776) can be accessed from the parking lot of the Timberline Lake Trailhead, located at the west end of Turquoise Lake. From the Timberline Lake Trailhead heading south, the trail is 13 miles to Halfmoon Creek, traveling along the east-side of Mount Massive and through the Mt. Massive Wilderness and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. Special group limits and fishing restrictions apply in this section; please check trailheads for specific information and restrictions.
This trail also takes hikers through the Colorado Midland Centennial Trail #1491, a popular trail in the Hagerman Pass area.
At a Glance
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
|---|---|
| Busiest Season: | June-September |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. |
| Closest Towns: | Leadville, CO |
| Information Center: | Leadville Ranger District |
General Information
General Notes:The Colorado Trail is a backcountry multi-use trail connecting Denver and Durango, CO. It is over 483 miles of contiguous trail. The exact mileage for the trail is ever changing as trail segments are changed and re-routed. The project that was to be the Colorado Trail began in 1973 with a grant from the Gates Foundation and was completed in 1987. The trail sees considerable usage from day hikers, mountain bikers (although not in sections in Wilderness), horseback riders, and die-hard thru-hikers. The trail is maintained by the Colorado Trail Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service.
The Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follow the same path for approximately 200 miles.
