Whiteside Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

This picnic area has four sites. It is located at 8,905 feet. The site is open year round and is first-come, first-served basis. There is no water available at this site.

At a Glance

Area Amenities:
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets: Vault toilet
Fees:
 
 
Open Season: Open Year Round
Best Season: Summer to fall
Busiest Season: Summer
Closest Towns: Grant
Water: No water
Restroom: Vault toilet
Information Center: Appears on the following maps:
  • USGS Quad Mt. Evans
  • Pike National Forest
  • National Geographic Trails Illustrated #104 (Idaho Springs / Georgetown/ Loveland Pass)

General Information

Directions:

Drive southwest from Denver on US 285 approximately 40 miles to Grant. Turn right (north) onto Park County Route 62 (Guanella Pass), and drive 2.5 miles to the Threemile Trailhead/Whiteside Picnic Area on the left (west) side of the road.


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Activities

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.481661

  Longitude : 
-105.693172

  Elevation : 
8,905'