Skyline Trail #465
The Skyline Trail #465 begins at the Eddiesville Trailhead and ends at the Tumble Creek Trailhead. It travels most of its length in the La Garita Wilderness where wilderness regulations apply. This trail follows the Cochetopa Creek upstream to the base of San Luis Peak, and then climbs to the Continental Divide at San Luis Pass. It traverses through alpine tundra and talus slopes along the divide to the base of Baldy Cinco and then down into the Tumble Creek drainage. Encounters with deer and elk are likely and fishing is often good in the streams. A large portion of the trail is also a segment of both the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Colorado Trail. Significant distances of the Skyline Trail are at elevations higher than 10,000 feet.
General Information
Mid-June
Open to Hiking and Horseback.
Getting There
Elevation
12,000
Directions
Eddiesville Trailhead:
From Gunnison, travel east on Highway 50 to Colorado State Highway 114. Travel through Cochetopa Canyon on Hwy 114 to County Road 20. Turn right onto CR 20 to Dome Lakes and turn right just after the Upper Dome Reservoir onto FSR #794. Follow this road approximately 5 miles to the Eddiesville Trailhead.
Tumble Creek Trailhead:
From Lake City, travel south on Highway 149 for approximately 16 miles to the Gardner Ridge Road, FSR #729. Follow FSR #729 for approximately 2.5 miles to the Tumble Creek Trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
From the deserts of New Mexico to the alpine peaks of the northern Rockies, the Continental Divide Trail winds its way through the stunning and diverse landscapes of the ce