About Antones #1871
The Antones Trail begins at LEDE Reservoir and ends at Forest Service Road 414. The trail begins as an old jeep road, then enters aspen forest as a gradual uphill climb until it comes to the top of a ridge into a small open meadow where it might become faint. The ridge top meadow is the perfect spot for a summer picnic with good views. From the ridge it descends through aspen, spruce, fir, and meadows and the trail again becomes hard to find because of cattle trails leading to the water. The trail follows the drainage to the Powerline Road Forest Service Road 414 near Sylvan Lake. The ridge top meadow is the perfect spot for a summer picnic. Scenic views of the mountain peaks of the Sawatch Range are breath-taking from this vantage point.View a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail.
How to Get There
From Eagle, take I-70 west 7 miles to the Gypsum exit and take a left after exiting.Head towards town, turning right at the Forest Access sign, Valley Rd., this road will turn into Gypsum Creek Rd., FDR 412.Stay on this road for 18 miles, it will dead-end at LEDE Reservoir, the trail begins at the east end of the reservoir. You will see the trail marker about 1/3 mile up the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Antones #1871
Heading to Antones #1871? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Antones #1871?
No central reservation system listed for Antones #1871. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10082521) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Antones #1871?
From Eagle, take I-70 west 7 miles to the Gypsum exit and take a left after exiting.Head towards town, turning right at the Forest Access sign, Valley Rd., this road will turn into Gypsum Creek Rd., FDR 412.Stay on this road for 18 miles, it will dead-end at LEDE Reservoir, the trail begins at the east end of the reservoir. You will see the trail marker about 1/3 mile up the road.
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