Avalanche Trailhead is located 6 miles west of Buena Vista on Cottonwood Pass. It provides access to Segment 13 of the Colorado Trail that leads from North Cottonwood Creek to Chalk Creek. Overnight parking is permitted at this site. Two vault toilets are provided on site. Avalanche Trailhead lies immediately east of the winter closure gate on Cottonwood Pass. This makes a great starting point for winter activities on the pass.
Directions from Buena Vista: Drive 7 miles west on Cottonwood Pass (Highway 306).
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity
Remarks
On Site
Trailhead Parking
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Backpacking
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Cross-country Skiing
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Hiking & Walking
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Horseback Riding
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Mountain Biking
Avalanche Trailhead - Colorado Trail
Yes
Scenic Driving
Avalanche Trailhead - Cottonwood Pass
Yes
Backcountry Skiing
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Snowmobiling
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Snowshoeing
Avalanche Trailhead
Yes
Road Biking
Avalanche Trailhead - Cottonwood Pass
Yes
Related Activities
Colorado Trail (North Cottonwood Creek to Chalk Cr - This segment of the Colorado Trail is known as #13, and leads south from North Cottonwood Creek to Chalk Creek. This segment provides access to Mt. Yale and Mt. Princeton fourteeners.
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