Colorado · Hiking · Near Glenwood Springs

Cliff Lakes

5.0 mi
round trip
2,850 ft
climb
9,822 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 16 h ago

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The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cliff Lakes is a 5-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Blanco Ranger District. It is a moderate route that climbs about 2,850 feet from a low point of 7,922 feet to a high point of 9,822 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and the Forest Service manages the land. The parking area is named Cliff Lakes, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is not accessible. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. Spring Cave and South Fork Bridge are both about half a mile away, and South Fork Campground is about 0.7 miles off. Fowler Bench is just under a mile away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    South Fork Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Arby's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 23 mi

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