Lake Evelyn Trailhead

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,003 ft
Elevation

The Lake Evelyn Trailhead provides access to several trails in the Byers Peak Wilderness. There are no facilities.

Note: The access road to this trailhead is closed to motor vehicles between Nov. 15 and June 15. A 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle is recommend to reach this trailhead.

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Getting there

From Parshall, CO take County Road 3 to Horseshoe Campground and turn left on the Keyser Road (Forest Road 139). Take a right on Forest Road 136 to the trailhead. This last four miles is a rough road. High clearance recommended.

39.89349, -105.95642 · 39°53'36.6"N 105°57'23.1"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in3.02.93.44.32.81.92.62.32.02.52.82.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lake Evelyn Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Lake Evelyn Trailhead?
No. Lake Evelyn Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lake Evelyn Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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