Basics
- Location:
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 12.2 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 6.5 to 7.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8150 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2800 feet
- Season:
- Summer
Basic Directions
Go west of Steamboat on U.S. 40 about 2 miles to the Elk River Road (County Road #129) then turn right. Go north about 25 miles, just past the Glen Eden Ranch and turn east on the Seedhouse Road #400. Travel about 10 miles past the Seedhouse Campground to FDR #443 turn right. The trailhead is about 3 miles down this road.
Description
Trail #1163
This trail and area are popular and receive heavy use. Three Island Lakes not suggested as a destination for camping. Because of overuse impacts, regulations do not permit camping near the lake. Camping off the trail nearer the Continental Divide offers the greatest solitude and short hikes can be taken to enjoy the lake.
The trail begins in aspen climbing gradually upward to spruce and fir with some lodgepole pine. At Lookout Rock there is a good view of the South Fork of the Elk River Valley the hiker continues on to the lake with its three islands. The trail travels past the lake, past Beaver Lake (not visible from the trail) up a rocky section, opening to high meadows and up to the Divide.
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858
At Vista Verde Ranch, hiking is one of the many activities you can try during your all-inclusive Colorado ranch vacation. Our guides offer a customized outdoor experience whether you want to rock climb, mountain bike, fly fish or horseback ride.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Vista Verde Guest Ranch - Hiking
- Near Steamboat Springs
- Hiking
- 970-879-3858
