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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. Accessed by Hessie Trailhead, Lost Lake is a relatively moderate 4 mile round-trip hike with about 1,000 feet of elevation. The core of the hike is uphill and on a gravel path, 2/3rds of the hike runs parallel to a rushing waterfall. Info: Don't know why this trailhead is 3/6, it is passable with most vehicles, as previous updates stated. It is at most 2/6. The lot has a decent amount of room with some street parking, but everything was about 80% full by 5 AM today. Get there early so you can get a spot, at least until the labor day crowds let up. Upper Diamond Lake offers solitude in a very popular area of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This is a wonderfully scenic hike that includes several alpine lakes and many options of places to explore: there are several waterfalls, beautiful little streams, and many meadows of flowers along the way. The Hessie Trailhead weekend shuttle takes you to several popular hiking trails in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, west of Nederland, Colorado. The Hessie Trailhead, located off Fourth of July Road, provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the following trails: Departing from the Fourth of July Trailhead, you’ll spend about 1.2 miles along the Arapaho Pass Trail before turning left at the trail junction for the Diamond Lake Trail. After a short distance, you’ll descend to the Middle Boulder Creek and cross to the other side, where you’ll begin the final ascent to Diamond Lake. 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. 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. 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. Be prepared for an uneven road to reach the trailhead—a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. The trail is wide and winds through the forest alongside North Fork Middle Boulder Creek, featuring small waterfalls and bridges. During the spring, you'll find beautiful wildflowers. In winter, the trail is used for cross-country skiing. Follow the road until you end up at the port-a-potties and a sign for Hessie Trailhead and 4th of July Trailhead. You Can park on the road (be very aware of no parking signs, as tickets are given out). 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. We parked about .2 down the Hessie Rd. You walk up 4th of July road almost a mile and the trail is on the right- unmarked. Trail is easy to follow. The hike has several steep sections and it was a good workout for us on the way up. We ended up doing 6.5 miles with 1257 in elevation gain. Posted On: 4/23/2012 By: thatnissanguy Info: Road passable for 4x4 only, 3.2 miles from end of pavement in Eldora. After 3.2 miles snow becomes continuous and deep (ice and unconsolidated drifts to 3 ft). Should be melted out in about 3 weeks. Hessie Trailhead passable to high clearance 4x4 only due to high water. 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. The 4th of July Rd is closed for the season. The Hessie Trailhead is a busy access point to US Forest Service lands and popular trails. Boulder County provides access to the trailhead, but does not manage the trails. Arapaho Glacier (#905) The Arapaho Glacier Trail leads northward from the Rainbow Lakes Trailhead (located before the Rainbow Lakes Campground) and enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Climbing through the woods for about The trailhead parking at 4th July was full so started at Hessie then went up Devils Thumb to Jasper where we cut across to Diamond Lake. The trail between Jasper and Diamond is totally under rated. Located near the small town of Eldora west of Nederland, this route starts at the Hessie Trailhead off County Road 130 and leads to the Devil's Thumb Trail. After beginning this trail and hiking for a while, you’ll come to a trail junction. The trail leading straight follows the Middle Boulder Creek and eventually comes to King Lake. 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.
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