The Ute Creek Trailhead provides access to the Lost Creek Wilderness Area via the Ute Creek Trail. It is a very difficult 4-mile hike because of the steep grade. Extended loop hikes can be made from this trail once it intersects with Brookside-McCurdy Trail within the wilderness area. Directions: From Highway 24 at Lake George, travel north on Country Road Read more...

The 950-acre Teter-Michigan Creek State Wildlife Area is located east of Jefferson along Michigan Creek. Fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing are allowed in accordance with state regulations but no facilities are provided. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for a map of the designated parking area and area reserved only for fishing access. To reach the State Wildlife Read more...

Jefferson Lake is situated in a steep valley surrounded by 12,000+ feet peaks. It is a very picturesque body of water. It is one of the highest lakes in the state and definitely snow fed and cold. There is a 1.5 mile trail that circles the lake. Located approximately 8 miles northwest of the town of Jefferson, this is a Read more...

The Jefferson Lake Picnic Area is next to Jefferson Lake and includes six picnic sites. Each site is equipped with a grill, a picnic table, and parking for up to two vehicles. It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Picnic Area during the winter months because the roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter. Directions Read more...

The Beaver Ponds Picnic Area offers day use visitors in the Jefferson Lake Recreation Area an opportunity to have a picnic meal. There are four designated sites each with a grill and a picnic table. There is parking for visitors at this area. Directions From Highway 285 at Jefferson, take County Road 35 north to County Road 37 and turn Read more...

The Rock Creek Trailhead provides access to the Colorado Trail and the Ben Tyler Trail inside of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area. The Colorado Trail goes from Denver down to Durango including 483 miles that stretch through six national forests, six wilderness areas, traverses five major river systems, and penetrates eight of the state’s mountain ranges. What makes the Colorado Read more...

North Fork Trailhead provides access to the Colorado Trail (segment 4) going east into Lost Creek Wilderness or going northwest outside of the wilderness area. The Colorado Trail goes from Denver down to Durango including 483 miles that stretch through six national forests, six wilderness areas, traverses five major river systems, and penetrates eight of the state’s mountain ranges. What Read more...

The Nate Stultz Trailhead is located near Tarryall Reservoir off County Road 77 and provides access to the Nate Stultz Trail. It is a moderate three mile trail that travels north to the Lost Park Road (County Road 56). This trail splits and offers two other routes as well; one spur goes southeast for about 2 miles and the other Read more...