About this place

Ample parking is available at the trailhead. This trail is an old jeep road from the trailhead to the west of Newcomb Park. From this point, the trail climbs rapidly to the Continental Divide. Water is not readily available above Newcomb Park. There are adequate campsites along the trail. Cattle will be in this area from July through September. The trail is suitable for horses and forage is adequate in Newcomb Park or on the Continental Divide. This trail lies within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness nd is managed by the Parks Ranger District. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles.