Hiking

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 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...

The Long Gulch Trailhead provides access to a portion of the Colorado Trail (segment 4) that runs just outside of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area, which is available to mountain bikers. Hikers interested in entering the wilderness on the Colorado Trail may want to consider using the Rock Creek Trailhead that is just north of Long Gulch. Directions From Jefferson, Read more...

The Kenosha Pass Trailhead provides access to the Colorado Trail as it heads southeast into the Lost Creek Wilderness Area and west towards the Continetal Divide. The Colorado Trail starts outside of Denver and ends in Durango. It runs through Kenosha Pass and Kenosha East Campgrounds. There is also a wetland interpretative area and the remnants of the Denver, South Read more...

This 1.5 mile trail circles Jefferson Lake and provides access for fishing. The State of Colorado stocks Jefferson Lake with rainbow trout, Mackinaw, and lake trout. Scenic mountains surround the lake and a stream and small brook enter the lake on the north side. The trail is best on the eastern shore and makes a nice stroll for those who Read more...

French Pass Trail provides access to the Continental Divide between Bald Mountain and Mount Guyot. The trail is not always easy to follow and isn’t well signed. From the southern trailhead it leads up the French Creek drainage, beginning at approximately 10,520 feet in elevation and within 4.5 miles hikers reach the summit of French Pass. The trail continues into Read more...