About Lake Fork Trailhead #836
Located on US Hwy 160 between South Fork and Wolf Creek Pass. Foot, horse and mountain biking travel only.The Lake Fork trail is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Hwy 160 and ends at Forest Trail 835.
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Lake Fork Trailhead #836
South Fork, Colorado · Mineral County · Facility
Located on US Hwy 160 between South Fork and Wolf Creek Pass. Foot, horse and mountain biking travel only.The Lake Fork trail is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Hwy 160 and ends at Forest Trail 835.
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37.56191, -106.76914
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Weather at Lake Fork Trailhead #836
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
61°/36°
🌬 17mph
↑ 5:48 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Sun
Clear
67°/40°
🌬 16mph
↑ 5:47 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Mon
Overcast
71°/48°
🌬 20mph
↑ 5:47 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Tue
Drizzle
75°/45°
💧 9%🌬 19mph
↑ 5:47 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
71°/42°
💧 36%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:46 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From the town of South Fork, Travel west on US Hwy 160 for 10 miles. Park here in the developed Rest Area. The trail follows Lake Fork Creek to the northwest.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Lake Fork Trailhead #836
Heading to Lake Fork Trailhead #836? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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