Fraser River

The Fraser River hike is an easy out-and-back trail of about 1.7 miles on a paved surface in the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado. The route starts and ends near the Winter Park Public Works Trailhead, which is open from June 1 to November 15. The trail climbs about 74 feet from a low point of 8,859 feet to a high of 8,936 feet, with the steepest section at about 0.4 miles, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The trail is open to both bikes and horses, and it makes an easy add-on to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Fraser, CO weather station put July highs around 77°F with lows near 38°F, while June and September run slightly cooler. Serenity, a mountain biking trail, is just 0.1 mile away, and Cross Country Revival is about 0.4 mile off. Idlewild Campground is 0.6 mile away for overnight stays, and B-Lot Boulder, a climbing area, is about 1.3 miles from the trail.