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Park County Colorado Hiking Trails
Gibson Lake Trail #633
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Pike
& San Isabel National Forest, Cimarron & Comanche National
Grasslands, National Forest in Colorado
Available for hiking & horseback riding, the 2.4 mile Gibson Lake
Trail (#633) follows the Lake Fork drainage to a lake nestled in a high tundra
bowl. Gibson Lake Trail is well-established and climbs at a steady, moderately
steep grade.
Just below the parking area Gibson Lake Trail crosses the headwaters of the
North fork of the South Platte River.
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From that point until you reach the tree
line the Lake Fork drainage will be to the south (left) of the trail as you
ascend. At about 1.75 miles the trail reaches a fork where you will bear left
(the right fork is an unmarked trail leading up to the Continental Divide). At
about 2 miles Gibson Lake Trail reaches the tree line. Soon after reaching the
tree line the trail makes 3 major stream crossings. After the 3rd crossing the
trail bears southwest through willows and tundra up to the self on which Gibson
Lake is located. At the south end of the lake there is a long, ribbon-like
waterfall drainage into Gibson Lake from a smaller lake above.
Gibson Lake Trail is rated easy.
To reach Gibson Lake Trail from Bailey Colorado, travel 14.3 miles west along
Highway 285 and turn north (right) onto CR 60 (Hall Valley Road/FS120). Continue
along Hall Valley Road for 6.5 miles to the trailhead.
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