| Date | Status Information Posted by 14ers.com Forum Users | Posted By |
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| 2008-07-23 | Open and dry. If you haven`t been to the trailhead before, it`s best to locate the start of the trail in daylight. | BillMiddlebrook |
| Location: | Sawatch Range |
| 14ers Served: | Mt. Elbert |
| Road Type: | 2WD paved to the trailhead turn-off.
2WD dirt in the trailhead parking area. |
| Winter Access: | Closed in winter, but you may be able to park along CO Highway 82. |
| Directions: | From U.S. 24 south of Leadville, take Colorado 82 (Independence Pass) west toward Twin Lakes. Drive about 10.5 miles and turn right into the signed trailhead. When approaching the area of the turn-off, slow down because it's hard to see the turn. After pulling into the TH, the trail starts behind the first two parking spots on the right. Overall, there is parking for about a dozen vehicles. Calculate Driving Time from your Address | Trailheads on Google Maps |
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