Established Camping
Katherine Trailhead
Katherine Trailhead in Colorado offers a terrain of forests and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Routt National Forest and enjoy activities like hiking and wildlife viewing.
Description
Designated trailhead with access to trails into Mount Zirkel Wilderness. No developed facilities. Setting is managed forest area. Timberline is at approximately 10,500 feet elevation. The Lake Katherine Trail is easy to follow, through few sections are fairly steep. This trail is difficult for horses. Campsites are scarce along the trail and particularly at Lake Katherine. This is a very popular trail, so opportunity for solitude is low. This trail lies within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles. This trailhead is managed by the Parks Ranger District.
Location
Katherine Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
From Walden. Drive west on Hwy 14 approximately 1/4 mile and take County Road 12W heading west. Drive approximately 5 miles and take County Road 7 heading north for approximately 2 1/2 miles. Turn left on County Road 12W. After driving approximately 4 miles take the left fork heading west on County Road 16. Drive approximately 7 miles. The road will turn into Forest Road 640 taking you to the Katherine Trailhead.
Coordinates
40.74991243 N
106.61261682 W
Connectivity
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Detours Nearby
Teal Lake Group Campsite
1 hr away
Middle Fork Elk River Camp
2 hrs 35 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 27 min from Cheyenne
- 2 hrs 44 min from Fort Collins
- 3 hrs 10 min from Greeley
- 3 hrs 28 min from Boulder
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
