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14582 County Road 162
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Mail: POB 733 Salida, CO 81201
Stables Phone: 719-395-3630
Denny Creek Trailhead Ride Details $195 per rider
The Denny Creek Trailhead is located 12 miles west of Buena Vista, with a paved parking log on the
right. This is a beautiful mountain paradise no matter what the season - wildflowers in the
summer, beautiful foliage in the fall and great snowshoeing in the winter.
The trails offer an authentic mountain experience as they go through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
The trail climbs up Denny Gulch with the peaceful sounds of Denny Creek rushing by. You will hike
through forest, cross log bridges and have options to reach Hartenstein Lake, Browns Pass or the
biggest prize, nearby "fourteener" Mount Yale (14,196').
At 1.25 miles from the trailhead, a
junction exists. Turn right to continue the long haul to Mt. Yale, another 3.25 miles (one way) of
rigorous hiking on a well-marked trail to the summit. Stay left to continue up Denny Gulch, and at
approximately 0.6 miles, the trail reaches another junction.
Turn left to continue to
Hartenstein Lake (11,451'), a high elevation lake surrounded by many peaks including
Turner Peak (13,232'). Or turn right to hike through a beautiful meadow that eventually ascends
to Browns Pass, located on the Continental Divide.
Directions: From Buena Vista go west at the stoplight at Main St (CR 306), follow west 12 miles
to Denny Creek parking area on the right side of the road.
ALL RESERVATIONS ARE FINAL! No refunds will be given.
Advance purchase highly recommended!
Book online now!
Payment Options
We give a 10% military discount and accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Paypal!
Forest Service Permit #sal606