TH requirements
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sherby
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Re: TH requirements
Not sure about the policy from digging old threads, but I'm trying to see what's the current info on parking in pull-off or the the small parking lot before Summit Lake (i.e. is the reservation required).
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Re: TH requirements
Since it’s a state highway, you don’t need a permit to park in an established road pull-off in an area where no amenities are provided. This includes the small pull-offs below and above Summit Lake as well as those down the road from the summit parking lot.
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peter303
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Re: TH requirements
Evans petmit is good for two additional days after the day of entry.
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aldsw
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Re: TH requirements
Does this mean I can enter the road before 8am without a reservation, park in one of the pull outs near summit lake and hike to the summit without any issue?BillMiddlebrook wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:52 pm Since it’s a state highway, you don’t need a permit to park in an established road pull-off in an area where no amenities are provided. This includes the small pull-offs below and above Summit Lake as well as those down the road from the summit parking lot.
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Cygnus X1
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Re: TH requirements
Yesaldsw wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2023 7:57 pmDoes this mean I can enter the road before 8am without a reservation, park in one of the pull outs near summit lake and hike to the summit without any issue?BillMiddlebrook wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:52 pm Since it’s a state highway, you don’t need a permit to park in an established road pull-off in an area where no amenities are provided. This includes the small pull-offs below and above Summit Lake as well as those down the road from the summit parking lot.
Re: TH requirements
I was up there doing Gray Wolf a couple of weeks ago. I was very surprised to see the amount of “squatters” in these pull-offs on my way out. I purchased the $7 summit lake evening reservation, and got back right as dark set in. These cars were either abandoned, or had people oddly sleeping in their vehicles. I have nothing against “van life” just wanted to give people a heads up they’re not always full (even at night).BillMiddlebrook wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:19 pm Additionally, I'll put up more information about when you DO NOT need a reservation because you plan on parking in a defined pull-off along the road. This is mostly the case for those doing Bierstadt's East Ridge from the pull-off below the Evans summit.
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greenonion
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Re: TH requirements
Suggestion: do Evans west ridge from Guanella pass. Just be aware of big moose in the willows area
