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Fourth of July Trailhead provides access to Arapaho Pass, Diamond Lake, and Arapaho Glacier Trails inside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Nederland's 4th of July Trail hike to Arapaho Pass and Lake Dorothy is a backcountry dream. Use my trip report to plan an unforgettable journey of your own. Head out on this 8.1-mile out-and-back trail near Nederland, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Explore Fourth of July Trailhead - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. The Fourth of July Trailhead is a popular access point to the east side of the southern Indian Peaks Wilderness. Accessible from this point are South and North Arapaho Peaks, Mount Neva, Jasper Peak, Arapaho Pass, Lake Dorothy, Diamond Lake and a number of smaller, unnamed lakes and peaks. Visit USFS Hessie Trailhead or call 970-295-6600 for more information about recreating at these locations. Limited, designated parking is available along the Fourth of July Road (CR 111). Parking is only allowed between signs. Violators will be fined $50 or towed. Shuttle does not run to 4th of july trailhead, just to Hessie. I'm not kidding, get to the parking lot at the end of the road by 6am. The trail begins at the Fourth of July Trailhead There is a steady uphill from the parking area at the end of a bumpy gravel road. Forested for the first half, then the trail emerges in spots for views across the canyon towards Diamond Lake area and Diamond Creek Falls. Can anyone advise if a standard Minivan (Chrysler T&C) could make the drive to the fourth of July trailhead? The forest service calls it a 2WD road, but I see a lot of people say they would only use a high clearance vehicle. I would sure love to cut the distance of the road to access some of these other hikes, but not at the expense of damage to my van. Info: Road is open and plowed all the way to the summer trailhead. There are some puddles that may be a bit challenging for a low clearance car, but the road is in good shape otherwise. Info: The gate was open when I arrived today at 1PM to the Hessie parking area and Fourth of July Road junction. 4th of July Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Nederland, Colorado. Length: Fourth of July Trailhead (TH) to Diamond Lake Trail - 1.2 miles; Arapaho Glacier Trail - 2.1 miles; Arapaho Pass - 3.3 miles. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY.Elevation: 10,100 feet at the TH; 11,245 For more information please visit the shuttle page here: • Seasonal Road Closure: 4th of July Road is closed in the winter from the western side of Eldora to the end of the road. Fourth of July Trailhead provides access to Arapaho Pass, Diamond Lake, and Arapaho Glacier Trails inside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. At this trailhead is a small campground owned and operated by the City of Boulder called Buckingham Campground. Expert local hiking guide to the 4th of July Trailhead hikes and climbs in Indian Peaks. Get in-depth knowledge about where to hike, camping, & scrambling. The Albuquerque Trailhead provides parking for access to the Albuquerque Trail which begins at Forest Road 55 and ends at the junction with Fourth Of July Trail. The trail is open for Status Update for Fourth of JulyStatus Update 4th of July Road CLOSED Aug. 6 for Maintenance No access to Hessie Trailhead during closure In order to safely and effectively maintain the surface and drainage of the gravel portion of 4th of July Road/CR 130, the roadway will be closed in both directions between the Hessie Trailhead and Shelf Road/the road to Eldora ski area from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p Fourth of July Trailhead is located on the West/Northwest end of the Fourth of July Campground. Day-use parking is located near the entrance of the campground by the picnic area. The trailead is the starting point of Fourth of July Trail which leads to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness and eventually ties in to the Manzano Crest Trail. For more information please visit the shuttle page here: • Seasonal Road Closure: 4th of July Road is closed in the winter from the western side of Eldora to the end of the road. Fourth of July Trailhead and a small associated campground are located approximately 30 miles west of Boulder at an elevation of approximately 10,100 feet. There is no fee for camping, and sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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