Lake Park Trail

Managing agency

U.S. Forest Service

Lake Park Trail is a 4.5-mile out-and-back hike located in Colorado within United States Forest Service lands. The trail features 1,503 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderate to moderately strenuous outing suitable for hikers with some experience. This Forest Service-managed trail takes you through protected public lands where you'll encounter the natural terrain typical of Colorado's forest environment. The steady elevation gain is distributed across the route, providing a consistent climbing challenge on the way to the destination and a pleasant descent on the return. The out-and-back format means you'll retrace your steps for the return journey, allowing you to enjoy the landscape from a different perspective as you head back to the trailhead. Total round-trip distance is 9 miles with cumulative elevation gain of approximately 3,006 feet when accounting for both ascent and descent. This trail works well for a half-day adventure and offers access to Forest Service recreation opportunities in Colorado's backcountry.