Hooper Lake #1860

About Hooper Lake #1860

The Hooper Lake trail begins at the end of Forest Sevice Road #610 (4wd high clearance vehicle needed) and becomes the North Derby Trail after passing Hooper Lake and crossing onto the Routt National Forest. It has a relatively gentle incline and passes near several small ponds and North Fork Derby Creek. It is recommended to have good map and compass skills for this area as there is so much undulating terrain and multiple trail intersections.

How to Get There

From Eagle travel west on I-70 for 13 miles to the Dotsero exit, and follow the signs for Sweetwater/ Burns, turning north onto the Colorado River Road.Follow the Colorado River Rd. for 23.5 miles until you get to Cabin Creek Rd. and turn left.Stay on this road for 7 miles to the intersection with Stump Park Rd., FDR 610 and turn right onto this high-clearance 4WD road.The trailhead is at the end of this road.

Plan Your Visit to Hooper Lake #1860

Heading to Hooper Lake #1860? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)