8/2/2021 Posted On: 8/2/2021 By: mtnbkr1 Info: Just a quick note - The new reservation system is the bomb. You can reserve up to 14 days in advance and are guaranteed a parking spot. This only applies at the 'overflow' lot at Blue Lake Road and CO9 and not the USFS small lot across from the trail. Although technically not needed, I would definitely recommend that you print out the reservation and put it on your dash (you won't have cell reception if you need to access the reservation system for some reason). | ||||
7/30/2021 Posted On: 7/30/2021 By: EMan Info: If you don't feel like paying $20-$50 for a reservation (July 30-Oct 31), or taking a shuttle from Breck, park for FREE at Blue Lakes Dam and follow Quandary's West Ridge Route to the summit. (Class 3). No snow on route. | ||||
7/30/2021 Posted On: 7/30/2021 By: collerant Info: Yesterday was the 1st day of the shuttle's service.. The morning shuttle had A-line and some people did not get on the 1st shuttle they could have. The shuttle's only run every 30 minutes so so if you miss one it's a long wait. In the afternoon some people had to wait for 3 shuttles to pass. Almost an hour and a 1/2. Needless to say. Frustration. Once you are on the shuttle, very easy and efficient. They just need more shuttle's at peak hours | 1 |
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7/24/2021 Posted On: 7/24/2021 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: NOTICE: Starting July 30, 2021 you will need to reserve a parking spot for this trailhead or use the new free shuttle service from Breckenridge. https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1446/Quandary | 1 |
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3/21/2021 Posted On: 3/21/2021 By: 123tqb Info: Still closed at the winter trailhead, and the very bottom of the trail was completely bone dry. | ||||
12/5/2020 Posted On: 12/6/2020 By: JQDivide Info: Snow packed... Filled up by 8 a.m., mostly because people don't know how to park. | ||||
9/3/2020 Posted On: 9/5/2020 By: chassis Info: Arrived at the TH on 9/3/20 at 5:10am, we were the 10th car or so. The small parking area at the TH was just about full. There needs to be more parking at this TH. The TH is marked clearly and is in good shape. The road to the TH is bumpy but can be navigated with a small car like a Honda Accord or Toyota Corolla. One large pothole in the road can be avoided if you pay attention. No sheriffs, no tow trucks, no tickets. Everything was good. | ||||
8/24/2020 Posted On: 8/24/2020 By: Gandalf69 Info: I drive past this th to work everyday. If you park outside of lot, expect a ticket or worse. Don't park on shoulder, I saw tow trucks there last week. Ive seen sheriffs around too enforcing everything. Arrive early for quandary, thanks everybody P S I'd be pissed if someone parked in front of my driveway to hike, just saying lol thanks again | ||||
8/19/2020 Posted On: 8/19/2020 By: nilaoire Info: We did the class 3 route from the reservoir this am - the road to the reservoir is pretty torn up in places. My Outback was no problem, but my friends Impreza had more difficulty. If the line of traffic going up later this am was anything to judge by, don't expect it to get any better. | ||||
7/18/2020 Posted On: 7/18/2020 By: dcruz654 Info: Not my pictures and didn't hike there, but come on people. There are so many other trails around. Don't park on 9 like idiots. | 1 |
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7/11/2020 Posted On: 7/13/2020 By: DSwans Info: Parking lot and most of 851 full at 4:30AM. Come early and prepare for a crowded climb. | ||||
7/6/2020 Posted On: 7/6/2020 By: jordanthebuff Info: On the Monday after 4th of July, the trailhead lot was about 90% full at 7:45. If you are trying to hike on the weekend, it's probably a good idea to get there around 6-6:30 to grab a spot before the lot fills up. There are port-a-johns in the lot as well. | ||||
11/10/2019 Posted On: 11/10/2019 By: wolfgangstiller Info: The road is still open to the summer TH for the East Ridge route but i saw a few vehicles almost get stuck when the packed snow/ice got soft. | ||||
9/21/2019 Posted On: 9/22/2019 By: ClimbCO Info: Great conditions and clear weather made for the perfect late start day. I had some trouble when I arrived at the trailhead, as this was my first 14er with my new pup. I had locked my keys in my car at about 9:15 in the morning, so I had to wait for a tow driver to come over from Fairplay to unlock my vehicle before heading up. Even with starting at 10:50 AM , I had plenty of time to enjoy the views and take breaks as desired while summiting around 1:30 PM. There were some clouds in the late afternoon, but no rain, which did match up with the forecast of the multiple weather sites I had checked. Bring your Trail Runners and pick a sunny day to hike. It is still warm enough to only wear a light windbreaker or microfleece. | ||||
8/17/2019 Posted On: 8/18/2019 By: speaksmountain Info: Parking is an issue, we parked on 850 but not in front of a house since the lot was full. (see the note about parking on the main Quandary page.) We suspected and were correct...851 can turn into a traffic jam since it's really only a one way road when cars are parked on one side. |
