Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
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.
39.99403, -107.24300 · 39°59'38.5"N 107°14'34.8"W
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| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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