Colorado · Hiking · Near Glenwood Springs

South Fork Bridge

25.7 mi
round trip
1,423 ft
climb
9,031 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

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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.

South Fork Bridge is a hard hike in the Blanco Ranger District of White River National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 25.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,423 feet, starting at a low of about 7,604 feet and reaching a high of about 9,031 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Yampa, which sits a few hundred feet lower than the trail's high point, show July highs around 79°F and lows near 46°F, with June and August close behind. Winter is harsh, with January highs around 32°F and lows near 7°F. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses. Bikes are not allowed. Spring Cave is about 0.1 mile away, and South Fork Campground is about 0.2 mile away. Cliff Lakes and Fowler Bench are both within a mile.

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    South Fork Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.2 mi from the trail
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    Arby's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 23 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit South Fork Bridge

    Best 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.

    1. Jan

      32° / 7°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 9°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 17°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 24°

      11 wet

    5. May

      62° / 33°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 40°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 46°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 45°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 37°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 27°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 17°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 8°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yampa, CO, 38.7 mi away at 7,857 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.