Trailhead Status | Needleton

Trailhead:	Needleton
Posted By:	WeminucheRanger
Date of Info:	8/11/2009
Date Posted:	8/11/2009

Status Update
Mt. Eolus, Windom Peak and Sunlight Peak are located within the Weminuche Wilderness. Most people chose to camp in the Chicago Basin area of the Needle Creek Drainage. Please be aware that several special rules apply to the Wilderness and Needle Creek area. -Weminuche Wilderness- 1. Group Size is limited to 15 people. 2. Camping is not allowed within 100 feet of any water source (lakes, streams, etc). 3. Dogs must be on a leash or under voice control. 4. Disposal of human waste and gray water within 100 feet of any water source is prohibited. Dig a cathole 6-8" deep for human waste. Trash must be packed out (not burried). -Needle Creek Drainage- Due to high use and limited wood, camp fires are prohibited in the entire Needle Creek Drainage. -Twin Lakes Basin- As it is a sensitive, confined area above treeline with very high use, camping is prohibited in the Twin Lakes basin through which the trail leading to the most common approaches for the 3 14ers passes. Call the Columbine District of the San Juan National Forest for additional info on rules and regulations. (970) 884-2512

Status Update

Mt. Eolus, Windom Peak and Sunlight Peak are located within the Weminuche Wilderness. Most people chose to camp in the Chicago Basin area of the Needle Creek Drainage. Please be aware that several special rules apply to the Wilderness and Needle Creek area.

-Weminuche Wilderness-

1. Group Size is limited to 15 people.

2. Camping is not allowed within 100 feet of any water source (lakes, streams, etc).

3. Dogs must be on a leash or under voice control.

4. Disposal of human waste and gray water within 100 feet of any water source is prohibited. Dig a cathole 6-8" deep for human waste. Trash must be packed out (not burried).

-Needle Creek Drainage-

Due to high use and limited wood, camp fires are prohibited in the entire Needle Creek Drainage.

-Twin Lakes Basin-

As it is a sensitive, confined area above treeline with very high use, camping is prohibited in the Twin Lakes basin through which the trail leading to the most common approaches for the 3 14ers passes.

Call the Columbine District of the San Juan National Forest for additional info on rules and regulations. (970) 884-2512

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