Devils Thumb
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 39.9538, -105.5989 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Devils Thumb Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
The Devils Thumb Trailhead provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness via the Devils Thumb Trail and the High Lonesome Trail (#7).
There is parking for 15 vehicles and no facilities.
Note: The access road is closed to motor vehicles between Nov. 15 and June 15.
View a COTREX area map here .
Restrictions This trailhead provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness, therefore Wilderness regulations apply: <ul><li>Permits are required for overnight stays in the Indian Peaks Wilderness from June 1 to September 15.</li><li>Mechanized/motorized travel is prohibited.</li><li>Do not camp or build campfires within 100 feet of developed trails or bodies of water.</li><li>Group size is limited to 12 people and/or livestock.</li><li>Dogs must be on a leash at all times.</li><li>Follow the <a href="https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhsvkoYej7AIVjYTICh2FQgqwEAAYASABEgK3nvD_BwE">Leave No Trace principles</a>.</li></ul>Unless seasonal restrictions are in effect, campfires must be attended at all times and cold to the touch with the bare hand before being abandoned. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; <strong>do not </strong>break branches from standing trees for firewood.
Hessie Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Hessie Trailhead provides access to Indian Peaks Wilderness and Devils Thumb , Lost Lake , King Lake , Woodland Lake and Diamond Lake trails. Approximately one mile of trails leading west lie outside the Indian Peaks boundary. West of the boundary, wilderness regulations apply and permits are required for camping. This trailhead is extremely popular during the summer months and parking is limited. Please use the Boulder County Hessie Shuttle on summer and fall weekends and holidays. In winter, access is typically from the town of Eldora. Parking is limited and located near the trailhead and Hessie Cabin .
COTREX Map
Diamond & Jasper Lake Designated Campsite Map
Restrictions Indian Peak Wilderness restrictions apply: <ul><li><strong>Motorized equipment and mechanized transportation are prohibited. </strong></li><li><strong>Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. </strong></li><li><strong>Campfires are prohibited year round.</strong></li><li><strong>Campsites must be at least 100 feet away from water and trail.</strong></li><li><strong>Group size is limited to 12 (people and livestock combined).</strong></li><li><strong>Processed weed-free feed is required for stock.</strong></li><li><strong>Practice <a href="http://lnt.org/why/7-principles/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhsvkoYej7AIVjYTICh2FQgqwEAAYASABEgK3nvD_BwE">Leave No Trace principles.</a></strong></li></ul>Fishing and hunting: permitted in accordance with regulations established by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife.