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Recreation Region: Sierra Madre Area

Pipeline Trailhead - CDT Access

The Pipeline Trailhead provides access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the southeastern portion of the Huston Park Wilderness. The trailhead is located on Forest Road 809 west of Hog Park Reservoir  in the Sierra Madre Range and a few miles north of the Wyoming/Colorado State Line.  It is managed by the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.

General Information

mid-June thru October, weather permitting.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.0387

Longitude: -106.8934

Directions

Travel west of Encampment on Wyoming Highway 70 for 6 miles, turn onto National Forest System Road (NFSR) 550 and drive for approximately 21 miles. Turn onto NFSR 809 and travel northwest for one mile; the trailhead is located at this point on the right hand side of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Last updated September 9, 2025