Middle Fork Conejos River Trail

Middle Fork Conejos River Trail


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Middle Fork Conejos River Trail, is located within the South San Juan Wilderness, and is a continuation of Three Forks Trail 712, and starts at Three Forks. The trail continues to follow the Middle Fork of the Conejos River Valley. Less than 1/2 mile up the trail is the junction of the North Fork of Conejos Trail 714.

The trail follows the edge of an alpine meadow and only briefly passes through stands of Engelmann spruce and alpine fir. A few miles up the trail, the valley begins turning to the west and offers a spectacular view of the Continental Divide with a glacial valley in the foreground. To the west, Gunsight Pass can be seen on the horizon.

Following the edge of the meadow, the trail enters a stand of conifers and begins to climb. It is another 1/2 mile to Conejos Falls. The Falls are within 200 feet of the south side of the trail. Shortly after passing the Falls, the trail comes back into a meadow. The hiker can again see the rocky peaks of the Continental Divide. When the hiker reaches the trail's end guests have the opportunity to hike north or south along the Divide.

Backpackers may want to camp near this junction or hike up the drainage to Lake Ann. Lake Ann is due west 1/2 mile from the junction. There is a trail going to the lake on the north side of the river. The first half of the trail is steep with loose talus slopes. Lake Ann is above timberline and offers very little protection during inclement weather. Fishing at the lake is good.

Facilities: Unknown

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Middle Fork Conejos River Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Middle Fork Conejos River Trail is open year round.

Fees: There are no fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail is located within the Rio Grande National Forest; forest regulations apply. No mechanically devices are permitted in a Wilderness Area.

Directions: To reach Middle Fork Conejos River Trail from Alamosa, travel south on U.S. Highway 285 to Colorado Highway 17. Take Colorado State Highway 17 west to FDR 250. Travel west on FDR 250 to FDR 247. Take FDR 247 south to the trailhead.

To reach Middle Fork Conejos River Trail from Pagosa Springs, travel northeast on U.S. Highway 160 to County Road 14. Take County Road 14 south to FDR 250. Travel east on FDR 250 to FDR 247. Take FDR 247 to the trailhead.

Attractions Near
Middle Fork Conejos River Trail

Adams Fork Creek
North Fork Conejos River Trail
Rio Grande National Forest
South San Juan Wilderness Area
Three Forks Trail

Address

Rio Grande National Forest

1803 W. US Highway 160

Monte Vista, Colorado 81144

Phone
General: (719) 852-5941

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