Avalanche Trailhead

Location

RangeSawatch Range

Elevation9,400'

Lat/Lon38.81389, -106.28064

14ersMt. Yale

Road Difficulty

0 Paved Road

2WD paved to the TH.

Driving Directions

From U.S. 24 in the center of Buena Vista, take the County Road 306 towards Cottonwood Pass. Drive about 9 miles on 306 to reach the trailhead on the right.

On-Site Info

ParkingLarge, paved parking area holds 50+ vehicles.

CampingNo good camping in the immediate area but the Collegiate Peaks campground is just up the road.

Restrooms?No

Fees?No

Photos

Winter Access

Open year-round.

Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook

Status Updates
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1/27/2013 Posted On: 1/27/2013 By: Jay521 Info: A plow came through the parking area and cleared a nice path. No problems at all getting to or parking at the Avalanche TH
11/9/2012 Posted On: 11/10/2012 By: michaelgrundy Info: No snow in the parking lot and the road is still open.
12/16/2011 Posted On: 12/17/2011 By: markforseth26 Info: Drove in with no issues; parking lot covered in light snow. 2wd would get there fine.
2/12/2010 Posted On: 2/12/2010 By: travis19877 Info: Very drivable. Completely paved.
5/28/2009 Posted On: 5/28/2009 By: RoanMtnMan Info: Still dry and paved.
2/18/2005 Posted On: 2/18/2005 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: This trailhead is open year round.

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