Middle Creek Road #719 (winter)

About Middle Creek Road #719 (winter)

This route starts at Red Sandstone Road and ends at the Eiseman Hut: The trail begins at the Forest Service road closure on Red Sandstone Road #700. It follows this road for 3 miles to the junction with Lost Lake Road #786. Turn right here and follow for 1.35 miles to Middle Creek Road on the right. Middle Creek Road meanders another 4.7 miles to the Eiseman Hut. Snowmobilers need to be aware that motorized vehicles are not allowed within 1/4 mile of any of the district’s 10th Mountain Division Huts. Due to its distance from the parking area (18.1 miles round trip) this trail receives less use towards the top and is suggested for skiers in good physical condition.

How to Get There

Exit I-70 at Vail exit 176 and take the North Frontage Road west to Red Sandstone Road. Turn right and follow to the winter road closure gate and park here. Travel 3 miles up Red Sandstone to Lost Lake Road #786. Turn right here and travel another 1.35 miles to Middle Creek Road.

Plan Your Visit to Middle Creek Road #719 (winter)

Heading to Middle Creek Road #719 (winter)? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)