Within Routt National Forest, Lone Pine North Trailhead operates as a US Forest Service campground that prohibits pets. The facility sits near a lake but requires navigating rough access roads to reach the camping area.
Campers should prepare for challenging driving conditions when approaching this trailhead location. The no-pets policy distinguishes this site from many forest campgrounds in the region. Lone Pine South Trailhead provides an alternative just under half a mile to the east for those seeking different access conditions.
Description
Primitive trailhead with access to motorized Grizzly-Helena Trail as well as Mount Zirkel Wilderness. The Lone Pine Trail is easy to follow through a few sections are fairly steep. This trail is difficult for horses. The Lone Pine Trail up to the Continental Divide and the route to Bighorn Lake are unimproved trails and maintained on a periodic basis. Campsites are scarce along the trail. This trail is very popular, so the opportunity for solitude is low. Lone Pine Trail is managed by the Parks Ranger District and is located in the Mount Zirkel/Parks Range.
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Location
Public CampgroundLone Pine North Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
From Walden. Drive west on Hwy 14 approximately 1/4 mile and take County Road 12W heading west. Drive approximately 5 miles and take County Road 7 heading north for approximately 2 1/2 miles. Turn left on County Road 12W. After driving approximately 4 miles take the left fork heading west on County Road 16. Drive approximately 6 miles. The road will turn into Forest Road 640. The Lone Pine South is encountered first, on the left side of the road. Approximately 1/2 mile farther is the Lone Pine North Trailhead located on the right hand side of the road.
Coordinates
40.74646956 N
106.59620167 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 42 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 3 hrs 7 min from Greeley, CO
- 3 hrs 25 min from Boulder, CO
