Recreation Region: Eagle - Holy Cross Ranger District

Fall Creek TH #2001

The Fall Creek trail begins at the top of Tigiwon Road #707 and ends at the top of Holy Cross City Jeep Road #759: From the North Trailhead, the trail climbs gradually to Lake Constantine. After crossing Fall Creek, the trail climbs abruptly to the alpine meadows below Fall Creek Pass. Over the pass, the trail drops down to the Seven Sisters Lakes and then to Hunky Dory Lake before intersecting the Holy Cross City Jeep Road. It’s another 2 miles down to Homestake Road #703.

This jeep road is very rough and should not be attempted without a 4WD vehicle with a winch.
The north trailhead is not accessible by vehicle until June 21st; an annual wildlife protection closure prohibits motorized vehicles on Tigiwon Road at that time.

General Information

See: Holy Cross Wilderness regulations within Wilderness boundary.

Each party staying overnight in the Holy Cross Wilderness is required to self-register at the trailhead and to carry a copy of the registration with them during their visit. There is no fee charged and no limit to the number of permits issued.

Getting There

Elevation

11170

Directions

Take Exit 171 off I-70 for Minturn and Hwy. 24. Turn right onto Hwy 24

North Trailhead: proceed about 4 miles, passing through Minturn, to Tigiwon Road #707. Turn right onto Tigiwon Road and continue to the end – 8 miles of rough dirt road. Park at the parking area at the end of the road.

South Trailhead: proceed 12 miles on Hwy. 24 to Homestake Road #703. Turn right and travel 8 miles on Homestake Road to the Holy Cross City jeep road #759. Park here and walk about 2 miles up the road to the trailhead.