Forest Lakes

Forest Lakes is an abandoned ski area located in the Colorado high country, now serving primarily as a historical landmark and backcountry access point for adventurers. Once a modest regional ski destination, the area's infrastructure has been decommissioned, but the terrain and surrounding national forest lands remain valuable for backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, and summer mountain activities. The location offers access to pristine alpine bowls and gladed terrain that appeal to experienced skiers and snowboarders seeking untracked snow and solitude away from crowded resort slopes. Summer visitors can explore extensive hiking trails, wildflower meadows, and mountain biking routes through the surrounding forest network.