White River National Forest
Providing access to
South Fork Trail #1827 the 3.5 mile Cliff Lake Trail is rated
difficult. The first mile is moderately sloping with a couple of level
areas through meadows. The next 2.5 miles are steep with switchbacks and
rocky areas. To reach Cliff Lake Trail from Rifle Colorado
travel north along CO 13 for 3 miles and turn right onto Highway 325.
Continue along 325 past Rifle Gape (about 6 miles) and turn right onto CR
226. Follow CR 226 to CR 245 (Buford-New Castle Road). Travel along CR 245
to Hiner Spring (18 miles), then right onto FR 601 for 2 miles to the
trailhead. |