From Hill City go west on Deerfield Road approximately 22 miles to northwest side of lake, turn right or south on Forest Road 461, travel to end of road.
North Shore Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for North Shore Trailhead's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.