About Bear Lake Trailhead. Trail 721
The trailhead is approx. 1 1/2 miles up FDR 105 from its junction with FDR 260. There is limited parking.
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Bear Lake Trailhead. Trail 721
Capulin, Colorado · Conejos County · Facility
The trailhead is approx. 1 1/2 miles up FDR 105 from its junction with FDR 260. There is limited parking.
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Weather at Bear Lake Trailhead. Trail 721
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
42°/29°
💧 2%🌬 11mph
↑ 6:33 AM ↓ 5:04 PM
Thu
Overcast
39°/25°
🌬 7mph
↑ 6:34 AM ↓ 5:03 PM
Fri
Light Drizzle
40°/25°
💧 3%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:36 AM ↓ 5:03 PM
Sat
Fog
47°/22°
💧 1%🌬 4mph
↑ 6:37 AM ↓ 5:02 PM
Sun
Clear
50°/29°
🌬 4mph
↑ 6:38 AM ↓ 5:01 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Bear Lake Trailhead. Trail 721
Heading to Bear Lake Trailhead. Trail 721? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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