Forest Service Trail, Trailhead starts off at Sylvan Lake. Gains 1360ft. Altitude in two miles. Overlooks the lake providing images of high red sandstone cliffs and Mount Eve.
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, mountain bike
ADA accessible: No
Pets: Yes
The Basics
Location:
Sylvan Lake State Park south of Eagle
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Difficult
Length:
4 mile roundtrip
Elevation:
1,400 feet
Trailhead Elevation:
8,600 feet
Time to Allow:
2 to 2.5 hours
Visitor Use:
Directions to Trailhead
Sylvan Lake State Park
Exit I-70 at Eagle and head south. Take Hwy 6 west. Turn left on Broadway (second left). Turn left on 5th Street and right on Capitol. At the next stop sign, turn left. Travel south on Brush Creek Road (CR 307) for 10 miles. Veer right at the fork in the road and travel an additional five miles on West Brush Creek Road to the park.
