This trail lies within the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area:
Camping permits required for all overnight trips between June 1 and September 15. Overnight permits cost $5 per group, per trip from June 1 through September 15.
Organized groups are required to have a permit for both camping and day-hiking year round. Day-hiking permits are free.
Usage:
Heavy
Best Season:
Best season for hiking is July - October.
Restrictions:
Indian Peak Wilderness restrictions apply:
Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation are prohibited.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
Campfires are prohibited year round.
Campsites must be at least 100 feet away from water and trail.
Group size is limited to 12 (people and livestock combined).
This route is gated during the winter. This road is a five-mile, native-surfaced road. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.
Directions:
From Nederland, head north on Colorado Highway 72 for approximately seven miles. Look for the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station sign and turn west onto National Forest System Road 298.
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