Lead King Basin

Total Miles
7.9

Technical Rating

4

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Lead King Basin
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Trail Overview

This is a classic off-road trail that offers great scenery and beautiful seasonal colors. For a loop, take this trail with Devil's Punchbowl. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted and can stage just south of the fire station.

Photos of Lead King Basin

Lead King Basin
Lead King Basin

Difficulty

Difficult. Rating based on a few rocky spots and stretches of narrow shelf road where it is difficult to pass. An experienced driver can get a stock, high-clearance, 4x4 SUV through when the trail is dry. West end is steep and very slippery when wet.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Aaron [not Found]
Aug 01, 2025
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Jack S
Jul 17, 2025
2016 KTM 250
Open
Normal
Dusty
Ryan C
Jul 16, 2025
4x4
Open
Dusty
Beautiful trail. Super dusty. Would absolutely do it again! FYI.. Took Schofield pass out of Gothic to get to the trail. That part of Schofield was pretty rough. Don’t recommend.
Jay Hill
Jul 11, 2025
4x4
Open
Dusty
Alpine flowers in full bloom! Fantastic views very dry and dusty.

Lead King Basin can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

From Glenwood Springs: Take Highways 82 and 133 south past Redstone. Follow signs east to Marble on F.S. 314 before McClure Pass. Zigzag through Marble and climb rough road east beyond Beaver Lake to sign for Lead King Basin, F.S. 315, on left. From Crested Butte: First drive Paradise Divide, Trail #28, to Schofied Pass. Then follow reverse directions for difficult Devil's Punchbowl, Trail #27.

Lead King Basin Map

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