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Kilpacker basin Trailhead

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9/7/2010
Posted On: 9/7/2010 By: tundraking
Info: The directions say to turn right on "Forest Road". Please note that you should turn right (west) on Forest Road 535. There is also a sign here that says "Dunton". This intersection is about 5 miles past Lizard Head pass if you are coming from Telluride.
 
5/29/2010
Posted On: 5/31/2010 By: BAUMGARA
Info: Completely dry to the TH.
 
5/11/2010
Posted On: 5/11/2010 By: Eagle eye 1
Info: Tried to get to Kilpacker Basin TH off of hwy. 145 via Lizard Head pass. Lots of snow in the trees. Stuck for 3-1/2 hrs. Lots of shoveling!!!!
 
7/6/2009
Posted On: 7/6/2009 By: MountainHiker
Info: Agree 4WD not needed, however the first hill is steep by 2WD standards. Also until past that first hill the road is narrow enough that when vehicles meet, one stops at a good spot while the other slowly passes. The road surface is mostly in good maintained shape. There were a lot of horse trailers.
 
8/26/2008
Posted On: 8/26/2008 By: CO Native
Info: This trailhead is by no means 4wd. My first time there was in a VW Jetta and the second in a Honda Civic. No problems either time. Didn‘t even have to drive all that slow.
 
6/13/2008
Posted On: 6/13/2008 By: PKR
Info: Road is clear to trailhead.
 
5/19/2006
Posted On: 5/19/2006 By: KenE
Info: The road is clear to the trailhead, except for one small patch of snow about 12 inches high. I was able to cross in a front drive sedan with no problems.
 
6/9/2005
Posted On: 6/9/2005 By: rthompson
Info: Trailhead is open if approached from the NE.