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Quick Facts

Vallecito Trailhead

Elevation:	8,000 Feet (2493.8 Meters)
Reservation Remarks:	AMENITIES: VAULT TOILETS.
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

General Description

Vallecito area of the Weminuche Wilderness

There is limited parking for the heavily used Vallecito Creek Trail 529, which starts at the north end of the campground. This trail is a major access point for the Weminuche Wilderness because it goes all the way to the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail on Rio Grande National Forest. Johnson Creek Trail 504 goes west from Trail 529 to Vallecito Basin. Rock Creek Trail 655 goes to Rock Lake and Trail 815 joins Continental Divide Trail 813 north of West Ute Lake.

Directions from Bayfield, Colorado: Travel 20 miles north on County Road 501, then turn right on County Road 500 for 3 miles.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: No water, trash) .

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Updated: 2003-09-03 12:14:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Trailhead Parking	Vallecito Trailhead	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Vallecito Creek and Reservoir	No
	Hiking & Walking	Vallecito Creek Trail 529	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Stables nearby	No
	Big Game Hunting	In the surrounding area , in season	No
	Small Game Hunting	In the surrounding area , in season	No
	Resort Lodging	Resorts located around Vallecito Reservoir	No
	Recreation Cabin Use	Cabins for rent around Vallecito Reservoir	No