Ranger Lakes Nature Trail
0.2 mi
Distance
10 ft
Elev. Gain
4m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Ranger Lakes Nature Trail is a loop trail in Routt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Jackson County, Colorado. It is 0.2 miles long and gains 10 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is closed to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Grand Lake, Colorado, about 19 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Jackson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail

Ranger Lakes Campground - State Forest State Park
0.2 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
State Forest Reservable

North Michigan Campground
3.9 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Reservable
South Fork Trailhead
4 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator

Jack Creek Trailhead
6.9 mi awayRoutt National Forest
Walden, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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