Trip
Basic Snowshoe – Grand Mesa - Ward Lake Nordic Trails
Snowshoe trip around Deep Ward Lake. Starting at the Ward Lake trailhead we will snowshoe the big loop around Deep Ward Lake.
Contacts
Jay Johnson
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jan 3, 2026
- Western Slope
- Snowshoeing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- Pace: 1.5
- FULL (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The route will go up Staircase to Skinned Horse, which will take us to the top of Deep Ward Lake, to Ward trail then Deep Slough to Wild Trail and back to the parking lot. The route goes through trees and open meadows and has lots of scenic vistas.
Check out the Grand Mesa Nordic Council website for a map and details about how to join the GMNC or make a donation.
Meet at the Ward Lake trailhead at 10:00 am.
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
TK
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