The road to Hessie TH is freshly graded. And the road to Fourth of July TH is open and snow-free!

Lost Lake Trail Conditions: a little wet, snow where you’d expect, but worth the effort. Micro spikes and poles would be helpful, but aren’t necessary. Much of the area around the lake is still snow-covered.

With the warmer weather and Juneteenth holiday, expect congested conditions at Hessie and Fourth of July Trailheads this week and into the weekend. Our shuttle is running today with special hours: 6 am to 6 pm.

This picture, taken earlier this week from Diamond Lake, shows there’s still significant snow in the high country. But with sizzling temperatures expected this weekend, it won’t last long. Plan for changing conditions if you’re visiting Hessie or Fourth of July Trailheads.

This is a wonderful program led by BoCo Rangers.

What a difference a week makes! The trail to Lost Lake is now clear of snow. Come beat the heat with us this weekend. Our free shuttle runs today (Saturday, 6/21) until 8 pm.

Wildflowers are blooming up at Hessie, and parking is full by 9:00 AM on weekdays. Prepare for a beautiful—and busy—weekend. Our shuttle is running today from 6am to 6 pm today, tomorrow, and Sunday. 🚐🌸🌻

This is a bad picture of some good news: Fourth of July Road will be receiving some much-needed road maintenance on July 28th and 29th. The road will be closed at Hessie Trailhead during that time (to hikers, bikers, and cars.)

Parking at Hessie and Fourth of July trailheads are totally full by 6:30 AM. A typical summer Saturday! Prepare to use our free shuttle if you’re visiting today.

We have entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated areas of Western Boulder County (including Hessie and Fourth of July.) More information here: bouldercounty.gov/safety/fire/fi…

Now that school is back in session, the shuttle schedule on Fridays is as follows: Fridays: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. from the Nederland Park-n-Ride, 268 W. 2nd St., Nederland

The free shuttle will also have special hours on holiday weekends. ▪Sunday, Aug. 31: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. ▪Monday, Sept 1: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

It’s Peak Leaf here above 8,000’. We are expecting a very busy weekend. Reminder that the shuttle leaves from the RTD Park and Ride lot on Friday, and from Nederland High School on Saturday. 🍂

Road closure updates, photos / video of original scene. Fire has been knocked down, but crews are still working fire. Go to BOCOAlert.org for evacuation map.

The structure fire in the town of Nederland has been contained, and access to Hessie is open. However, there are lots of emergency vehicles in town and traffic may be slow going.