Forest Lakes Trail #809

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland

Available for snowmobile, snowshoeing & cross-country skiing, Forest Lakes Trail is rated Easiest to More Difficult and receives Moderate to Heavy use.

From the East Portal Trailhead travel around the right (north) side of the train tunnel and ascend the south-facing slope through the aspens down into the valley. In a large meadow, with the remains of a couple of collapsed buildings, Forest Lakes Trail turns right (north) while the South Boulder Creek Trail continues straight ahead.

Forest Lakes Trail follows an old road which circles the steep slope, then follows the creek. From the largest of the Forest Lakes, a 0.25 mile trail leads to the Rollins Pass Road which is not plowed in winter.

To reach Forest Lakes Trail travel along Highway 119 about 4 miles south of Nederland Colorado. Travel west out of Rollinsville along CR 16 (Moffat Road or Rollins Pass Road) for 7 miles to the end of CR 16 at a T junction. Turn left and continue 1 mile to park at the East Portal Trailhead.