Hessie Trailhead

The free shuttle service has ended for the season.

The Hessie Trailhead is a busy access point to US Forest Service lands and popular trails.

Hessie Trailhead

The Hessie Trailhead is operated by the US Forest Services (USFS) and is a popular access point to USFS lands including:

Indian Peaks Wilderness
Devils Thumb
Lost Lake
King Lake
Woodland Lake
Diamond Lake trails

Visit USFS Hessie Trailhead for more information about recreating at these locations.

Limited Parking Along Road

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.

Please consider using the free shuttle service.

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Free Shuttle Service Has Ended

The shuttle serviced ended on Sunday, Oct. 10.

Shuttle Schedule

The free shuttle runs May 28 through Oct. 10.

Saturdays	6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays	6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

COVID-19 Safety Procedures

A mask or face covering is required to ride the shuttle for passengers 3 and older.
Shuttle capacity is limited to available seats (no standing; maximum of 14 people per shuttle).
Please do not ride the shuttle if you have recently experienced any COVID-19 symptoms.

Shuttle Notes

Leashed dogs are welcome on the shuttle.
Shuttle arrives every 15 minutes.
Travel time is approximately 10 minutes.

No Car Needed

Combine the shuttle service with RTD’s NB Route and leave your car at home. The N Route stops at Nederland High School and provides a car-free alternative to accessing the area from Boulder and Nederland.