Hessie Trailhead

The free shuttle service begins Friday, May 27. View Schedule

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

The free shuttle service run Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 9.

Shuttle Schedule

The free shuttle runs May 27 through Oct. 9.

Fridays	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays Starting Sept. 10, the shuttle will run 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturdays	6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The free shuttle will have special hours on holiday weekends.

Sunday, May 29 Sunday before Memorial Day	6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 30 Memorial Day	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 19 Juneteenth	6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, June 20 Juneteenth Observed	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 Sunday before Independence Day	6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, July 4 Independence Day	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4 Sunday before Labor Day	6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 Labor Day	6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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. The RTD NB route between Boulder and Nederland will be free to ride on Hessie Shuttle operating days this season; the RTD route provides service from Downtown Boulder Station (1800 14th St. Boulder) and the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St., Boulder) to Nederland High School and downtown Nederland/ RTD Park-n-Ride. Free parking is available weekends and holidays at both the Downtown Boulder Station and Boulder County Justice Center.