 | | Rosalie Trail #603 is a popular trail extending from Guanella Pass to the southeast edge of the Mt. Evans Wilderness. It offers a variety of scenery, including spectacular views of Mt. Bierstadt and the glacial cirque on the south side of Mt. Evans. The trail intersects the Abyss Lake, Threemile, and Tanglewood Trails, thus offering interesting extended hikes.From Guanella Pass, take the trail leading south out of the parking area. Halfway up the hill, the trail veers east and south as it contours around the hill. Further south, it rejoins the ridge, and then gradually descends to the southeast, following a series of marker posts through the willows. Shortly after reaching the trees, the trail crosses Scott Gomer Creek and continues southeast to a low saddle before dropping down into an unmarked drainage east of Scott Gomer Creek. Farther down, the trail joins the Abyss Lake Trail. Continuing down the valley, guests will soon reach another intersection. Here the Abyss Lake Trail goes to the right down the valley to the Abyss Trailhead, and the Rosalie continues southeast towards Deer Creek.The next stretch of the trail is steep in places as it climbs up a glacial moraine through an old burn. This section of the trail has some spectacular views of Mt. Bierstadt and the sheer south flank of Mt. Evans. As the trail again begins to descend, guests will reach the upper end of the Threemile Trail, just east of the pass. The Threemile Trail goes south, then down to Threemile Creek, and the Rosalie Trail continues in a southeasterly direction descending the Deer Creek drainage. Near the Wilderness boundary, the trail rises to the north away from the creek and eventually follows an old logging road to an intersection with the Tanglewood Trail. From this intersection, the Tanglewood Trail goes north up Tanglewood Creek. The Rosalie Trail turns south and goes downstream to the Deer Creek Trailhead |
| |  | | | Facilities: There are no facilities available along Rosalie Trail #603. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to hike Rosalie Trail #603. Best Time To Visit: Rosalie Trail #603 peak season is Summer. Fees: A parking fee may be charged. Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible. Rules: Because the trail is almost entirely in designated wilderness, Wilderness regulations apply. Directions: Rosalie Trail #603: Travel North on I-25 from Pagosa Springs to Denver. Drive west from Denver on US 285 approximately 40 miles to Grant. Turn right (north) on to Park County 62. Drive 13.5 miles to Guanella Pass. Alternatively, drive west from Denver on Interstate 70. Exit at Georgetown and follow the signs leading from Georgetown to Guanella Pass. Deer Creek Trailhead:Travel North on I-25 from Pagosa Springs to Denver. Drive west from Denver on US 285 approximately 28 miles to the traffic light before the top of Crow Hill. Turn right (northwest) on to Park County 43 and drive in a northwesterly direction for 6.8 miles to a "Y" in the road. Bear left and drive 2.1 miles, staying right at the campground, to the parking area at the trailhead. | | |
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| | | | Address | | South Platte Ranger District | | 19316 Goddard Ranch Court | | Morrison, Colorado 80465 |
| | | Phone | | General: (303) 275-5610 | |
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