North Fork Conejos River Trail

North Fork Conejos River Trail


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North Fork Conejos River Trail starts at the western edge of an alpine meadow about .4 mile from the Three Forks sign. The trail follows the North Fork of the Conejos River. Shortly after starting, the trail enters an Engelmann spruce and alpine fir stand. While in the conifer stand, the trail rises steeply through several switchbacks and then back into a meadow. The meadow is long and narrow with very steep slopes on both sides.

For about the next mile, the trail passes through the meadow and climbs little in elevation. At this point, hikers begin to get a view of the Continental Divide. The trail crosses the river .5 mile from the end of the meadow. The trail then enters a conifer stand and begins the final rise to the Continental Divide Trail. When hikers reach the trail junctions, they have the opportunity to hike north or south along the Continental Divide Trail #813.

Facilities: Unknown

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

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

Fees: There are no use 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.

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

To reach North Fork Conejos River Trail from Alamosa, travel south on U.S. Highway 285 to Colorado Highway 15. Take Colorado State Highway 15 west to FDR 255. Go west on FDR 255 to FDR 250. Take FDR 250 to FDR 247. Travel on FDR 247 to the trailhead.

Attractions Near
North Fork Conejos River Trail

Adams Fork Creek
Middle Fork Conejos River Trail
Rio Grande National Forest
South Fork Conejos River Trail
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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