Hiking the
Platte River Trail No. 654:
Trail provides access to Platte River for fishing. Be aware of the private land. This trail also provides good opportunities for day hiking. The South Platte River enters a steep, rocky, picturesque canyon, just after the trail returns to the river. Trail construction is still continuing in the vicinity of the Platte River Trail's intersection with the Platte Springs Trail (626). The Platte Springs Trail (626) provides access out of the anyon via a steep climb. (See Trail #626 for access to it's trailhead.) Water is available at Happy Meadows Campground. Backcountry water is available on the north end in the South Platte River.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Platte River Trail No. 654
Best Seasons: Year Round
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 7800 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy:Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: The trailhead to the Platte River Trail is located 1 mile past Happy Meadows Campground before the Sportsmen's Paradise gate.
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:
PO Box 219
Fairplay, CO, 80440
719-836-2031
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