West Lake Campground
Campground
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Salt Cabin Prescribed (RX) Fire Closure
Agency alert covering Canyon Lakes Ranger District · Order 02-10-05-26-11 · USFS · Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests · USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
West Crystal A - Mechanical Fuelbreak Area and Road Closure
Agency alert covering Canyon Lakes Ranger District · Order 02-10-05-26-04 · USFS · Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Cameron Peak Fire Road Closures
Agency alert covering Canyon Lakes Ranger District · Order 02-10-05-26-01 · USFS · Canyon Lakes Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Mount Margaret Trail is a 2.9-mile out-and-back hike located in Colorado. The trail offers a relatively short outing for hikers looking to explore the area near Colorado. As an out-and-back route, hikers will follow the same path on the return journey, making navigation straightforward. The trail's compact distance makes it accessible for a range of fitness levels, though specific elevation gain data is not available. Hikers should plan accordingly and bring adequate water and supplies for the round trip. Mount Margaret Trail is ideal for those seeking a moderate day hike without requiring a full day commitment. The out-and-back format allows flexibility in how far hikers want to venture before turning around. For current trail conditions, weather information, and any necessary permits or parking details, check with local Colorado hiking resources or the managing agency before your visit. Always verify conditions prior to heading out, as mountain weather can change rapidly.
West Lake Campground
Campground
Homestead Museum
Museum
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More in Red Feather LakesBest months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
36° / 15°
5 wet
Feb
36° / 15°
5 wet
Mar
44° / 20°
6 wet
Apr
49° / 25°
8 wet
May
59° / 32°
9 wet
Jun
72° / 40°
8 wet
Jul
78° / 47°
9 wet
Aug
76° / 46°
10 wet
Sep
69° / 38°
8 wet
Oct
56° / 29°
6 wet
Nov
44° / 21°
5 wet
Dec
36° / 15°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rustic 9wsw, CO, 10.4 mi away at 7,700 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Mount Margaret Trail
Next door
1.32-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 256 ft elevation gain.
HIKE
Lady Moon
~1 min drive
5.53-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 170 ft elevation gain.
HIKE
Frog Pond Trail
~4 min drive
A 15.36-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado that connects to Mount Margaret Trail and East Dowdy Trail.
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)East Dowdy Lake
~1 min drive
2.94-mile out-and-back to East Dowdy Lake in Colorado, 66 ft gain.
HIKE
Molly Moon
~4 min drive
4.24-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 136 ft gain and max elevation 8,544 ft.
HIKE
Columbine
~4 min drive
19 mi · Hard
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Trail Between The Pines
~2 min drive
0.62-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado with 285 ft elevation gain.
HIKE
Elkhorn Creek
~5 min drive
7.98-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 667 ft elevation gain.
HIKE
North Fork
~4 min drive
18.76-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado with 1,680 ft gain and max elevation 9,144 ft.
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)Frog Pond West Loop Trail
~2 min drive
0.8-mile out-and-back trail with 91 ft elevation gain in Colorado.
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