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North Fork Lake Creek Trailhead

Sawatch Range

Road Difficulty1 1  2WD, easy dirt 
Location10,800 feet
39.1157, -106.5379
Driving Directions
From U.S. 24 south of Leadville, take Colorado 82 west towards Twin Lakes. Drive nearly 18.5 miles on Colorado 82 to reach the marked trailhead entrance on the right. It's right before a switchback on the highway. Drive 0.1 mile down a dirt road to reach the trailhead parking area.

Trailhead Status Updates

Most Recent Update 11/16/2025:

Winter Access

Highway 82 (Independence Pass) usually closes by November 1st for the winter. Once it's closed, this trailhead is inaccessible.

Trailhead Facilities & Fees

Fees: No
Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook