Big Meadows Trailhead

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,990 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

37.55362, -106.77913 · 37°33'13.0"N 106°46'44.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in5.45.75.14.02.91.12.33.43.54.24.75.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Big Meadows Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Big Meadows Trailhead?
No. Big Meadows Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Big Meadows Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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