Recreation Region: Eagle - Holy Cross Ranger District

Deluge Lake TH #2014

The Deluge Lake trail begins near East Vail and ends at Deluge Lake: The trail traverses a steep, sunny, south-facing hillside for about 3 miles before turning north into the Deluge Creek valley toward Deluge Lake where views to the Sawatch Range and Mount of the Holy Cross emerge.

Parking at the trailhead is limited; park in town and take the free bus to the trailhead.

General Information

Holy Cross Wilderness regulations apply to areas within the Wilderness boundary.

Getting There

Elevation

11746

Directions

Travel east on I-70 to exit 180, exit here and turn right onto the south frontage road. Continue on this road about 2 miles to a small parking area on the left just before the Gore Creek Campground.