Trail Description:
Both of these lakes are beautiful! Neither lake has fish present but eventually both lakes will be stocked with native greenback cutthroats. This area is great for an overnight backpack trip and some relaxing time spent at a couple of high-elevation lakes.
Hiking the
Hunts Lake Trail No. 1420:
Boss Lake is also accessible via Forest Road 235 but this access is very rocky, rough and narrow. Access on this road is discouraged.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Hunts Lake Trail No. 1420
Best Seasons: Summer to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
Elevation at Trailhead: 11000 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 11000 to 11554 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From Poncha Springs, take US Highway 50 west for about 12 miles to the town of Monarch. Turn right on Forest Road 230 (Middle Fork). This road is located on the north side of Hwy 50, across from the Monarch Mountain Lodge. The road is 4-wheel drive, only and hikers with low clearance vehicle should park and walk up the road to the Boss Lake trailhead. The trailhead is located about approximately 1 mile up the road. The hike to Boss Lake is about 1 mile in length. To get to Hunt Lake, follow the trail along the east side of Boss Lake and watch for a small sign that indicates the trail to Hunt Lake.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
325 Rainbow Blvd.
Salida, CO, 81201
719-539-3591
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