Twelvemile Lake

4/5 (10 reviews)
FS Road 173 is a fun diversion road when traveling the Breakneck Pass or Brown's Pass. Situated south of Fairplay, Colorado between Horseshoe Mountain (elev. 13,900ft.) and Sheep Ridge (elev. 11,400ft.), this short four-wheel drive road features a water crossing, dense forest, excellent group camps...Read More
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Highlights of Twelvemile Lake

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
10850 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
06/15 - 12/31
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
173
Nearest Town
Fairplay
Nearest Services
Fairplay
Management Agency
Pike National Forest
District
South Park Ranger District

Overview

FS Road 173 is a fun diversion road when traveling the Breakneck Pass or Brown's Pass. Situated south of Fairplay, Colorado between Horseshoe Mountain (elev. 13,900ft.) and Sheep Ridge (elev. 11,400ft.), this short four-wheel drive road features a water crossing, dense forest, excellent group campsites, and two hiking path trailheads. All of this with spectacular above-the-timberline views.

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
10 Community Reviews
1 Video
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