Hessie Trailhead
Hessie Trailhead is a popular access point to USFS lands including Indian Peaks Wilderness, Devils's Thumb, Lost Lake, King Lake, Woodland Lake, and Diamond Lake trails.
All the trails and destinations from this trailhead are very popular, mostly during the summer and early fall, so the there is limited parking along the road at the trailhead, between signs. During these times there is a free 4.2 mile shuttle service from Nederland High School, 597 Co Hwy 130, Nederland, CO 80466,
Indian Peaks Wilderness requires an organized group permit and an overnight/camping permit any time of the year, available at recreation.gov for a fee.
Alternate titles -
Hessie TH to Devils Thumb
Hessie TH to Lost Lake
Hessie TH to King Lake
Hessie TH to Woodland Lake
Hessie TH to Diamond Lake
Hessie TH to Skyscraper Peak
Hessie TH to Storm Lake
High Lonesome Loop Hessie Eldora - 16miles - 3300 ft elevation gain
- Suitable Activities: Backcountry Nordic Skiing, Camping, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Complex View avalanche forecast.
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Boulder Ranger District (ARNF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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- Hessie TH to Devils Thumb
- Hessie TH to Lost Lake
- Hessie TH to King Lake
- Hessie TH to Woodland Lake
- Hessie TH to Diamond Lake
- Hessie TH to Skyscraper Peak
- Hessie TH to Storm Lake
- Hessie TH - High Lonesome Loop Hessie Eldora 16mi 3300 gain
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