About New York Mountain #1876
The New York Mountain trail begins at Baryeta Cabins Road #423 and ends at Nolan Lake Trail #1898. To start at the Baryeta Cabins Road, you must either have a rugged, high-clearance 4WD or hike up the road first. Another option is to start the trail further up at the trailhead for New York Lake Trail #2221. The trail can be faint and hard to follow in spots but provides excellent views of the Sawatch Range.* 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
Travel 16.5 miles east from Eagle on I-70 to the Edwards exit and head south towards the town and Hwy. 6.At Hwy. 6 turn right, heading west, for 0.7 miles to Lake Creek Rd., turn left, south, at the National Forest Access sign.Travel on this road for 1.8 miles and turn right onto West Lake Creek Road.Travel 2.7 miles to the Baryeta Cabins Rd., FDR 423, and turn right at the switchback. This road will become a rough, rutted, 4-wheel drive road for 3.2 miles until it ends at the Baryeta Cabins site.The trailhead is on the right hand side just before you get to the cabin site, parking is at the turn-around only.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to New York Mountain #1876
Heading to New York Mountain #1876? 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 New York Mountain #1876?
No central reservation system listed for New York Mountain #1876. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10084541) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to New York Mountain #1876?
Travel 16.5 miles east from Eagle on I-70 to the Edwards exit and head south towards the town and Hwy. 6.At Hwy. 6 turn right, heading west, for 0.7 miles to Lake Creek Rd., turn left, south, at the National Forest Access sign.Travel on this road for 1.8 miles and turn right onto West Lake Creek Road.Travel 2.7 miles to the Baryeta Cabins Rd., FDR 423, and turn right at the switchback. This road w…
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