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Fairplay, Colorado
Horseback Riding Trails

Fairplay is located 21 miles north of Antero Junction on U.S. Hwy 285 at an elevation of 9,896 feet. The riding trails near Fairplay, Colorado are located in the South Park Ranger District of the Pike National Forest. The town is minutes from trailheads in the South Park Ranger District and is the major supply point for those riding in the region. Trails travel through the scenic Lost Creek Wilderness Area, Elevenmile Canyon, eastern Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area, Windy Ridge Scenic Area, and Jefferson Lake area. Some trails provide access to the Continental Divide and famous Colorado Trail system. Trail elevations range from 8,200 feet to over 10,000 feet.

 Pike National Forest
Horseback Riding Trails
(click on trail name for complete information)
Trail

Location

 Description
Breakneck Pass Road South Park Ranger District Breakneck Pass leads west from Weston Pass into Sheep Park. Initially used to access mining prospects, the road sees very little use today.
Brookside-McCurdy Trail South Park Ranger District The Brookside-McCurdy Trail leads through the length of the Lost Creek Wilderness. It intersects with 5 different trails providing the opportunity for several loop hikes.
Browns Pass Road South Park Ranger District Browns Pass lies near timber line on Sheep Ridge. Directly to the west visitors can get a brilliant view of Horseshoe Mountain.
China Wall Road South Park Ranger District China Wall Road is short, approximately 2.5 miles one way. It begins on the Tarryall Road and descends into the Tarryall Creek drainage.
Colorado Trail (Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass) South Park Ranger District This segment of the Colorado Trail leads 11 miles from Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass. It is accessible to horseback riders, hikers and mountain bikers.
Colorado Trail (Long Gulch Trailhead to Kenosha Pass) South Park Ranger District This segment of the Colorado Trail leads users 14 miles from Long Gulch Trailhead to Kenosha Pass. The first few miles are within the Lost Creek Wilderness boundary and closed to mechanized and motorized travel.
French Pass Trail South Park Ranger District The French Pass Trail provides access to the Continental Divide and a variety of recreation opportunities. The trail is not always well defined or signed.
Gold Dust Trail South Park Ranger District The Gold Dust Trail leads 8 miles from approximately 1.5 miles north of Como to within a mile of Boreas Pass. The trailhead is located in the middle of the trail on County Road 50.
Hankins Pass Trail South Park Ranger District The Hankins Pass Trail connects the Goose Creek Trail to the Lake Park, Lizard Rock and Brookside McCurdy Trails. It is located in the southern part of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area.
Lake Park Trail South Park Ranger District This is a highcountry route, offering several outstanding views. The trail leads from Hankins Pass through Lake Park to the Brookside McCurdy Trail.
LaSalle Pass South Park Ranger District La Salle Pass Road is located north of Wilkerson Pass. It leads through the Puma Hills immediately north of Badger Mountain and accesses upper Tarryall Creek from South Park.
Lizard Rock Trail South Park Ranger District The Lizard Rock Trail leads into the Lost Creek Wilderness from its western boundary. The trail is an easy to moderate 2.5 mile climb from the Spruce Grove Campground.
Platte River Trail South Park Ranger District The Platte River Trail is an easy day hike for campers at the Happy Meadows Campground. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing opportunities may be accessed from this site.
Rich Creek Trail South Park Ranger District The Rich Creek Trailhead provides hikers with access to the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. A network of trails within the wilderness are accessible from this site.
Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail South Park Ranger District Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail makes a good backpacking trail in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. The trail is 11.3 miles long from the Rich Creek Trailhead to the Fourmile Trailhead.
Salt Creek Trail South Park Ranger District The Salt Creek Trail provides users with a wilderness experience with opportunities to view unique flora and fauna. The trail traverses 15 miles on the eastern perimeter of the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.
Ute Creek Trail South Park Ranger District Ute Creek Trail leads 3 miles up the Ute Creek drainage to Bison Pass in the Lost Creek Wilderness. This trail intersects with the Brookside McCurdy Trail on Bison Pass.
West Jefferson Trail South Park Ranger District West Jefferson Trail begins in the Jefferson Lake area and climbs to Georgia Pass, 11,585'. Users can make a loop hike by following the Colorado Trail back to the campgrounds.
 Notes:
  1.  Links powered by Wildernet.
  2. Pike National Forest--The official agency website.
  3. South Park Ranger District--(719) 836-2031
    U.S. Forest Service, P.O. Box 219; Fairplay, CO 80440

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