Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
Looking up the Homestake Valley from Blodgett Campground
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INTRODUCTION
A beautiful, accessible drive on a graded road leads to Homestake reservoir at 12 miles from the paved road. This road is frequently traveled and usually very wash-boarded--drive slowly to avoid too much shaking. This road accesses many terrific hiking trails, check locally for details. It is also known as the entrance road to the trailhead for Holy Cross City, one of the most difficult and popular four wheel drive roads anywhere! The road is primarily flat until the very last mile, and travels straight through a beautiful valley floor, passing beaver ponds, creeks, and wildflower meadows. TRAIL TIPS There are many terrific campsites in this area, but they fill up quickly! Please camp only in designated areas.
Directions from Vail: Proceed west on I-70 approximately 1 mile to exit 171, the Minturn exit. Turn right (south) from the off-ramp onto Highway 24. Follow Highway 24 south approximately 11.5 miles from I-70 to the turnoff on the right (west) side of the road. This is the start of Homestake road, number 703. Follow the road 12 miles to the reservoir.
Directions from Beaver Creek: Proceed east on I-70 approximately 1 mile to exit 171, the Minturn exit. Turn right (south) from the off-ramp onto Highway 24. Follow Highway 24 south approximately 11.5 miles from I-70 to the turnoff on the right (west) side of the road. This is the start of Homestake road, number 703. Follow the road 12 miles to the reservoir.
Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible:
Summer through Fall .
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Open. Very rough and washboardy in certain parts. Dry, clear of snow to within 1/4 mile of reservoir. Updated: 2001-05-16 10:48:00.0
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