Basics
- Location:
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 2 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 1 hour
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8400 feet
- Season:
- Spring, Summer, Fall
Basic Directions
1)Drive west out of Steamboat Springs on HWY 40 approximately 2 miles and turn right on Elk River Road (County Road 129). Drive past Hahn's Peak Village 2 miles to FDR (Forest Development Road) 485, this is the east side entrance to Hahns Peak Lake.
2)Same as above, but continue 1 mile past the east side entrance to FDR 486. Turn left two miles to the west side parking area.
Description
Trail #1191
Easy access to fishing around the lake. The lake is stocked yearly and is good fishing for 10-12 inch trout.
From the east side entrance the trail starts on the left and goes across the dam. It follows the shoreline fairly closely with easy access to the lake. There are three bridges and one boardwalk to avoid the wetland areas. The trail ends at the west side parking lot.
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858
Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858



At Vista Verde Ranch, hiking is one of the many activities you can try during your all-inclusive Colorado ranch vacation. Our guides offer a customized outdoor experience whether you want to rock climb, mountain bike, fly fish or horseback ride.