Hessie Townsite

5/5 (6 reviews)
Hessie Townsite Road (FS 111.1) is a short trail leading the trailhead for the Hessie hiking trail. Along the route you will cross through a large creek, water levels vary depending on snowmelt and time of year. Thereafter, you will come across the former site of the Township of Hessie, one of Colo...Read More
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Highlights of Hessie Townsite

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Mine Category IconMine
Mud Category IconMud
Rock Category IconRock
Wash Category IconWash
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
9051 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
111.1
Nearest Town
Eldora
Nearest Services
Nederland
Management Agency
Arapaho Forest
District
Boulder Ranger District

Overview

Hessie Townsite Road (FS 111.1) is a short trail leading the trailhead for the Hessie hiking trail. Along the route you will cross through a large creek, water levels vary depending on snowmelt and time of year. Thereafter, you will come across the former site of the Township of Hessie, one of Colorado's many former, high altitude and short-lived, mining towns. The site of the former Township is a large meadow with some great views of the surrounding peaks and glacier basins.

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14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
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