About this campground
The Himes Peak Trail climbs steeply from the road, crossing a small creek into a large meadow below Shepherd's Rim. It climbs gradually for 2 miles, crossing snow slide paths to a bench below Himes Peak. The trail then switchbacks for 1 mile to a large wildflower meadow. It follows the meadow for 1 more mile to Florence Lake (no fish). From Florence Lake, it is approximately .5 mile to Big Fish Trail #1819.
Getting there
The Himes Peak Trail is located 52 miles east of Meeker, CO. From Meeker, take Colorado Highway 13 east for 1 mile, then turn right (east) on Rio Blanco County Road 8 and follow this for 39 miles. Turn south on Trappers Lake Road #205, and travel 10 miles to Trappers Lake Lodge. Turn south at Trappers Lake Lodge and cross the bridge to the campgrounds. Continue through the campgrounds 2 miles to the Himes Peak Trailhead.
Activities
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HUNTING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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