Barbour Fork

Managing agency

Forest Service

Barbour Fork is a 4.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, managed by the White River National Forest Rifle Ranger District. The trail offers hikers an accessible route through the national forest landscape without requiring significant elevation gain preparation. As an out-and-back route, hikers will travel to a destination point and retrace their steps on the return journey, making the total distance 4.0 miles. The trail falls under the management of the White River National Forest, ensuring it is maintained as part of the broader recreation infrastructure in the region. The Rifle Ranger District oversees trail conditions and access. This trail is suitable for hikers seeking a moderate-distance outing in the Colorado mountains without the intensity of high-elevation gain routes. Hikers should check current trail conditions and access information with the Rifle Ranger District before visiting, as conditions can vary seasonally. The national forest setting provides typical mountain terrain and forest environment characteristic of this region of Colorado.