south fork Activities

hiking

There are multitudes of trails that offer fun and adventure for the whole family. From 1/2 mile trails for novice hikers to 5 mile trails that lead to other trails that go for miles and miles in to the wilderness, for the more experienced outdoors men. As you prepare for your venture into the woods it is suggested that if you plan to travel more than 30 minutes from your car that you carry a day pack. This should include water, food, rain gear, and a sweater. Remember when hiking in the mountains that weather conditions are rapidly changing, and you should be prepared for anything, so not to get surprised, and possibly lost in any inclement weather. The trails closest to the South Fork area are listed below with brief information to get you started if you have any further questions please contact the following:

Silver Thread Interpretive Center
P.O. Box 1030
South Fork, CO 81154
1-719-873-5512 or 1-800-571-0881
Fax - 1-719-832-5693
Rio Grande National Forest Ranger District
Del Norte - 1-719-657-3321
Monte Vista - 1-719-852-5941
Creede - 1-719-658-2556

 

Crater Lake - (south Hwy. 160 to Parkcreek/Summitville Rd, keep right at #380)

1 1/2 miles Easy to Moderate

Big Meadow Lake Trail - (south Hwy. 160 to Big Meadow Lake turnoff)

2 miles Easy to Moderate
Hope Creek Trail # 838 - (south Hwy. 160 to Big Meadow Lake turnoff, go towards Shaw Lake) 1 1/2 miles Moderate to Medium
Trout Creek Trail #831 - (south Hwy. 160, right 1/4 mile before River Bend Resort) 4 miles Moderate to Difficult
Tewksberry Trail - (south Hwy. 160, left at Beaver Creek Reservoir Rd) 5 miles Moderate
Middle Alder Creek Trail - (north Hwy. 149, right on North River Rd) 5 miles Moderate
Giant Fir Tree - (south Hwy. 160, left at Beaver Creek Reservoir Rd) 1/3 mile Moderate
La Garita Wagon Tracks & Natural Arch - (east Hwy. 160, left on Hwy. 112) 1/2 mile Moderate
Hunters Lake - (west Hwy. 160, right on Big Meadows Rd) 1 mile Moderate
Cross Creek Trail- (west Hwy. 160, left on Beaver Creek Rd) 4 miles Moderate
Million Reservoir - (west Hwy. 160, left on Beaver Creek Rd) 5 miles Easy
Natural Arch - (east on Hwy. 160, left on Hwy 112) 1/2 mile Moderate

 

woods

Remember to consult a trail map before starting your hike, because many trails merge with other trails and can go on for miles. These recommended trail distances are one way!

 

South Fork Visitors Center 1-800-571-0881 or (719)873-5512

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