About Fall Creek #2001
The Fall Creek trail begins at the top of Tigiwon Road #707 and ends at the top of Holy Cross City Jeep Road #759: From the North Trailhead, the trail climbs gradually to Lake Constantine. After crossing Fall Creek, the trail climbs abruptly to the alpine meadows below Fall Creek Pass. Over the pass, the trail drops down to the Seven Sisters Lakes and then to Hunky Dory Lake before intersecting the Holy Cross City Jeep Road. It’s another 2 miles down to Homestake Road #703.* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
How to Get There
Take Exit 171 off I-70 for Minturn and Hwy. 24. Turn right onto Hwy.24:NORTH TRAILHEAD, proceed about 4 miles, passing through Minturn, to Tigiwon Road #707. Turn right onto Tigiwon Road and continue to the end – 8 miles of rough dirt road. Park at the parking area at the end of the road. ** Tigiwon Road is closed to all motorized vehicles annually from May 1 to June 21. It will open on June 21 if the road is snow-free. **SOUTH TRAILHEAD, proceed 12 miles on Hwy. 24 to Homestake Road #703. Turn right and travel 8 miles on Homestake Road to the Holy Cross City jeep road #759. Park here and walk about 2 miles up the road to the trailhead. NOTE: This jeep road is very rough and should not be attempted unless you have a 4WD with a winch.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Fall Creek #2001
Heading to Fall Creek #2001? 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 Fall Creek #2001?
No central reservation system listed for Fall Creek #2001. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10084513) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Fall Creek #2001?
Take Exit 171 off I-70 for Minturn and Hwy. 24. Turn right onto Hwy.24:NORTH TRAILHEAD, proceed about 4 miles, passing through Minturn, to Tigiwon Road #707. Turn right onto Tigiwon Road and continue to the end – 8 miles of rough dirt road. Park at the parking area at the end of the road. ** Tigiwon Road is closed to all motorized vehicles annually from May 1 to June 21. It will open on June 21 if…
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