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Lake Fork Trail # 716
The Lake Fork trail is 3.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 140 and ends at the Forest Boundary at Big Lake. This is a pleasant day hike from either Lake Fork Campround to Big Lake and return, or from Platoro to Big Lake and return. At Big Lake you may continue on Tobacco Lake Trail #715. Fishing is available along this trail. The trail is open for the following uses: motorcycle riding, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, and backpacking.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open |
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General Information
Directions:From Antonito, CO: take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rd. 250). Turn right at sign onto Rd. 250 (dirt) and go 17.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground
From Platoro, CO: Trail begins from Conejos Avenue in Platoro
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
General Info:
DirectionsFrom Antonito, CO: take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rd. 250). Turn right at sign onto Rd. 250 (dirt) and go 17.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground
From Platoro, CO: Trail begins from Conejos Avenue in Platoro
OHV Trail Riding
SINGLE TRACK ONLY
Current Conditions
- UTV Travel Etiquette Video
This excellent video explores numerous ways to enhance your OHV experience while making you a better land steward and respectful OHV user. - Colorado Avalanche Information Center
- Dispersed Camping Etiquette Video
This great video guides campers through the basics of being a good camper in areas away from the developed recreation sites. Learn how to be a respectable, conscientious camper. - Fire Conditions
- Multiple-use National Forest Video
- Conejos Peak District Roads
- Divide District Roads
- Saguache District Roads
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Cumbres & LaManga Winter Recreation
Location
