In Buena Vista, 1/2 mile north of the center of town, turn west onto County Road 350 (Crossman Ave.) and measure mileage from here. Continue on CR 350 for 2 miles and turn right onto CR 361. At 3 miles, turn left onto CR 365 (dirt). Continue for over 5 miles to the reach the trailhead and end of the road, at 8.1 miles. The trail starts on the west side of the parking loop.
Notes
Rough 2WD dirt to the TH. It may require 4WD in early summer.
Trailhead Status Updates
Most Recent Update 6/25/2026:
Toyota matrix with less than 6' was easy. Got turned around at the ruts last year, this year you could bring a German sports car up there
Closed near 9,200 feet, over 3 miles below the TH.
Trailhead Facilities & Fees
Parking: Parking for ~25 vehicles then it's a battle to find a place to pull off the road. Camping: Very few options to set up a tent at the trailhead. A couple of spots to do so along the road. Most people pack up and camp in Horn Fork Basin. Restrooms: Maybe. They have started to provide porta potties Fees: No
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Rough spot on the road just after the private road...
