Recreation area

Big Meadows Trailhead

Rio Grande National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This is a Winter Trailhead for snowmobiling and Cross Country Skiers along US Highway 160.  The trail is a groomed over the snow trail to Big Meadows Reservoir and beyond along roads 410 and 430.  The trailhead is a plowed parking lot with some trails signs.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.