Roaring Fork Trail
Begin at the Roaring Fork Trailhead, the first mile of the trail is the hardest, with a steady uphill climb. Continue for 1.5 miles until a double log footbridge is crossed. Shortly after this crossing there is a fork in the trail. The left fork travels north to Watanga Lake and the right continues on to Stone Lake. The views of surrounding Indian Peaks, the Vasquez Ridge and the Gore Range is spectacular. Many species of wildlife can be seen along the trail, and fish are abundant in both Roaring Fork and Stone Lake. The trail is 6.3 miles one way.
The Continental Divide Trail is accessible from this trail.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Elevation: 10,643 feet at Stone Lake
View a trail map here.
Parking in the Arapaho National Recreation Area at Monarch Lake requires a daily use fee of $5. America the Beautiful Interagency Passes accepted.
Permits are required for overnight stays in the Indian Peaks Wilderness from June 1 to September 15. Additional permit requirements exist for large and organized groups.
A permit is required to camp from June 1 - September 15.
Mechanized/motorized travel is prohibited.
Do not camp or build campfires within 100 feet of developed trails or bodies of water.
Group size is limited to 12 people and/or livestock.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Roaring Fork Trailhead
Directions
Take Highway 34 to County Road 6, 5.4 miles north of Granby and 8.9 miles south of Grand Lake. County Road 6 (NFSR 125) is a 9.4 miles improved road along Granby Reservoir. Travel down County Road 6 to the Arapaho Bay Campground. Turn left into the camp.
Recreation Groups
These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide Trail.
From camping to boating to hiking to fishing, there is something for everyone within the Arapaho National Recreation Area.