Basics
- Location:
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 5 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Difficult
- Time:
- 2.5 to 3 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9100 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -1000 feet
- Season:
- Summer - Fall
Basic Directions
On HWY 40 two miles outside of Steamboat Springs, turn right onto County Road 129. Follow CR 129 about 32 miles until it forks just past Columbine and turn right onto FDR 550. Travel 2.5 miles and turn right onto FDR 500. Follow the Access #1 to FDR 500. Continue 2 miles east on FDR 500 and turn right onto FDR 505. Keep going straight when 505 turns right on 520 for another 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
Description
Trail #1199
When you reach the ridge where the hare trail meets the divide go south on the 1101 trail about .5 mile where the views are spectacular.
The trail follows the Middle Fork of the little Snake river up to the divide. It's a gradual climb through pine forest.
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.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858
Details
Location:
Near Steamboat Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
5 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Difficult
Difficult
Time:
2.5 to 3 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
9100
Elevation Change:
-1000
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quad: West Fork Lake
