La Plata Peak Trailhead

Location

RangeSawatch Range

Elevation10,150'

Lat/Lon39.06788, -106.50515

14ersLa Plata Peak

Road Difficulty

0 Paved Road

2WD paved to the TH.

Driving Directions

From U.S. 24 south of Leadville, take Colorado 82 west towards Twin Lakes. Drive 14.6 miles on Colorado 82 until you see the marked trailhead and parking area on the left.

On-Site Info

ParkingSome campgrounds along the Indy Pass road, including the Twin Peaks Campground.

CampingNo camp spots at that trailhead but you could probably find one within walking distance, along the Indy Pass road.

Restrooms?No

Fees?No

Photos

Winter Access

Usually open year-round.

Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook

Status Updates
Map


7/10/2006 Posted On: 7/10/2006 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: Open
7/18/2005 Posted On: 7/18/2005 By: CO Native Info: Parking lot gets very crowded, show up early for a parking spot. Avoid the temptation to park down the dirt road, the land owners will complain.
6/12/2005 Posted On: 6/12/2005 By: AzScott Info: Trailhead is open and dry as of 6/11/05. No snow until near treeline.
2/18/2005 Posted On: 2/18/2005 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: The Lake Creek (La Plata) TH is usually open year round. It is on the south side of Colorado 82 (Independence Pass). In winter, the pass road usually closes a bit higher.

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