Hessie Trailhead

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the free will operate from the RTD Park-n-Ride instead of Nederland High School. Learn More

The Hessie Trailhead is a busy access point to US Forest Service lands and popular trails. Consider using the free shuttle as parking is limited.

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

Park at Nederland High School and ride to the junction with Hessie Road to access the USFS trailhead. Parking and the shuttle are free!

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.

RTD PnR on Saturday, Oct. 2

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Hessie Shuttle will operate from the RTD Park-n-Ride in Nederland due to homecoming activities at Nederland High School.

The RTD NB bus route will be free in both directions on Oct. 2. Take the bus to help reduce parking and traffic congestion.

Shuttle operations will resume from Nederland High School on Sunday, Oct. 3. Overnight visitors will be able to use GreenRide to get back to the RTD Park-n-Ride from Nederland High School on Sunday.

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.