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Ponderosa Group Campground
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A developed group campground within the Lake Isabel Recreation Area. Attractions: hiking, fishing and non-motorized. St Charles Creek is close to the campground and may be fished. Access to motorized trails including Cisneros, St. Charles, and Snowslide. There is a pleasant hiking trail along Lake Isabel. Outside of peak season, reduced services such as vault toilets, water, trash, or a host may not be available. In 2025, this campground will close on September 2, 2025 for the season for a toilet replacement project.
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Rainbow
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Difficulty: Moderate3.8 mi728 ftelevation gain

Laplata Peak Trail
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Difficulty: Difficult2.6 mi3,278 ftelevation gain

Little Cochetopa Trail
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Difficulty: Difficult4.1 mi2,001 ftelevation gain

Mt. Massive/North Halfmoon Trail
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Difficulty: Difficult1.9 mi3,074 ftelevation gain

Greenhorn Road
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Difficulty: Difficult9.5 mi1,145 ftelevation gain

West Tennessee Lakes
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Difficulty: Moderate2.2 mi564 ftelevation gain
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Trails near Ponderosa Group Campground

Lake Isabel OHV Loop
Colorado
Difficulty: Expert38.7 mi11,745 ftelevation gain
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Marion Mine Route to Cisneros Trail
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Difficulty: Moderate3.4 mi1,283 ftelevation gain
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Lake Shore Ada
Colorado
Difficulty: Easy0.3 mi82 ftelevation gain
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Lakeshore Trail
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Difficulty: Easy0.1 mi46 ftelevation gain
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Snowslide Trail
Colorado
Difficulty: Expert11.6 mi3,678 ftelevation gain
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Lake Isabel
Colorado
Difficulty: Easy1.3 mi154 ftelevation gain
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