TRAIL CLOSURE
Closed until further notice by the U.S. Forest Service due to heavy wind damage.
Bear Lake Trail
San Isabel National Forest
This trail offers views of the West Peak and Trinchera Peak. Trail is located at 10,480′ elevation.
Managed by the San Isabel National Forest, San Carlos Ranger District.
Location: This trail has two trailheads.
South Trailhead: From La Veta take CO Highway 12 south 14.2 miles to Bear Lake/Blue Lake Campground sign (Forest Road 422). Turn right onto FR 422 (dirt) and drive 3.5 miles to Blue Lake Day-use Area and trailhead on left.
North Trailhead: From La Veta take CO Highway 12 south 14.2 miles to Bear Lake/Blue Lake Campground sign (Forest Road 422). Turn right onto FR 422 (dirt) and drive for 5 miles to the Bear Lake Day-use Area on the right.
Maps and information can be found at the San Isabel National Forest La Veta Work Center:
103 E. Field St.,
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3681
Alternatively, contact the San Carlos Ranger District Office in Canon City at (719) 269-8500.
Trail at a Glance
Length
.8 mile
Terrain
Natural
Difficulty
easy
Trail Details
Parking
Allowed Activities
Amenities
Connections
Dogs
Parking
South Trailhead: From La Veta take CO Highway 12 south 14.2 miles to Bear Lake/Blue Lake Campground sign (Forest Road 422). Turn right onto FR 422 (dirt) and drive 3.5 miles to Blue Lake Day-use Area and trailhead on left.
North Trailhead: From La Veta take CO Highway 12 south 14.2 miles to Bear Lake/Blue Lake Campground sign (Forest Road 422). Turn right onto FR 422 (dirt) and drive for 5 miles to the Bear Lake Day-use Area on the right.
Maps and information can be found at the San Isabel National Forest La Veta Work Center:
103 E. Field St.,
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3681
Alternatively, contact the San Carlos Ranger District Office in Canon City at (719) 269-8500.
Allowed Activities
- Hiking
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
Amenities
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Fishing
Connections
- Blue Camp Trail
Dogs
Dogs are not required to be leashed but must be under control at all times for protection of wildlife.
