White River National Forest
“White River National Forest is the most visited national forest in the nation encompassing 2.3 million acres. With 11 ski resorts, eight Wilderness areas, 10 mountain peaks over 14,000 feet and 2,500 miles of trails, this forest is a place where you can press play on adventure and inspiration!” Here is the Forest website. Phone for the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Glenwood Springs is 970-945-2521.
Tenmile Canyon National Recreation Trail at Black Lake Number One
Thanks to Bob King who provided all the following information and photographs:
The Tenmile National Recreation Trail, is paved and extends for 18 miles, connecting to other paved trails. It passes by Black Lake, altitude about 10,500″. The lake is a beautiful spot with a fishing pier and quite a few wildflowers. We’ve also seen Bald Eagles flying above the trees. Watch for bicyclists and stay on the right-hand side of the path Weekdays and late summer after schools are in session are less crowded times to go.
We park in a gravel lot below the dam…. There is no handicapped parking designation and there is a little lip up from the gravel lot onto the trail. We get to this spot from the Vail Pass exit off I 70 and then take the frontage road short distance to Black Lake. There are two other parking areas, but this is the safest place for wheelchairs, next to the gate that restricts car traffic. There is also a picnic area here. More information.
