Continental Divide Trail Recreation
These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide Trail.
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is a 3,100-mile trail that runs on or near the Continental Divide, from Canada to Mexico. However, the route is not complete.
Beginning at the Herman Gulch Trailhead, starting on an old sawmill road, the trail emerges out of the forested trees within a few miles.
This section of trail is part of the Continental Divide Trail. It is 1.8 miles in length. The trail begins at the Jones Pass Trailhead.
This section of trail is part of the Continental Divide Trail and is 6 miles one way.
Begin at the Bowen Baker Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. Begin a steady climb west into the Never Summer Wilderness to the top of Bowen Pass.
The Herman Gulch Trailhead is located off I-70 just west of Bakerville. It provides access to the Herman Gulch Trail (#98) and the Watrous Gulch Trail (#95).
Starting from the Monarch Lake Trailhead, the 10.4 mile, one-way trail remains in the forest for the first 6 miles. Campsites are limited in this area due to steep slopes.
The Rollins Pass Trailhead is located on the Continental Divide and provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness, James Peak Wilderness, the Moffat Railroad historical si
The Berthoud Pass Trailhead is located on Hwy 40 near the Continental Divide. It offers a variety of summer and winter activities.
Provides access to South Boulder Creek Trail, Forest Lakes Trail, Crater Lakes Trail, Ute Trail and the Continental Divide Trail inside the James Peak Wilderness.
Jones Pass Trailhead is located west of Empire and offers a variety of summer and winter activities.
The Shadow Mountain Dam Trailhead is located at the southern end of Shadow Mountain Reservoir and the Green Ridge Campground.
East Portal Trailhead to Heart Lake is 4.2 miles and to Rogers Pass is 4.6 miles one-way.
The Ute Trail #803 connects the James Peak Lake Trail #804 to the Continental Divide Trail.
The Ute Peak Trailhead is a minor trailhead along National Forest System Road 138 (CR 30) in the Williams Fork Valley. The Ute Peak Trail (#24) is 13.6 miles one way.
Monarch Lake Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area and serves as a major access portal for Indian Peaks Wilderness.
The Devils Thumb Trailhead provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness via the Devils Thumb Trail, the High Lonesome Trail (#7), and the Continental Divide Trail.
Hessie Trailhead provides access to Indian Peaks Wilderness and Devils Thumb, Lost Lake, King Lake, Woodland Lake, Continental Divide, and Diam
From the trailhead, the Devils Thumb Trail climbs steeply for about a half mile on an old road.
Grays Peak Trailhead is a popular trailhead located south of Bakerville. It provides access to the Grays Peak Trail (#54) and Torreys.
Beginning at the Grays Peak Trailhead and hiking high above treeline, this trail offers hikers the opportunity to summit two 14,000-foot mountains (Grays and Torreys) in on
The Junco Lake Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area and provides access to several trails in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, including the Contine
The Mt. Nystrom Trailhead is a minor trailhead that provides access to the Vasquez Wilderness. There are no facilities. Begin at the Mt. Nystrom Trailhead. The Mt.
Roaring Fork Trailhead is located in Arapaho National Recreation Area and provides access to Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Begin at the Roaring Fork Trailhead, the first mile of the trail is the hardest, with a steady uphill climb.
The Bakerville/Loveland Trailhead is located off I-70 west of Georgetown. It provides access to the Bakerville-Loveland Trail (#60).
Indian Peaks Wilderness is a popular destination for hiking, fishing and more.
The James Peak area became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 2002.
Never Summer Wilderness, designated by the United States Congress in 1980, encompasses 21,090 acres.
The Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake.