Geyser Spring/Winters Trail
Two easy to moderate short hikes located near each other. Both hikes together total about 7.5 miles and 1350' elevation gain.
Geyser Spring (USFS #648) is Colorado's only active geyser and Winters Trail (USFS #202) is a relatively flat hike through high terrain with great views of El Diente.
Take Dunton Road (38) off Lizard Head Pass to the Geyser Spring Trailhead. The trail which now has a bridge over Dolores Creek.
Then a nine-mile drive on Dunton Rd, West Dolores Rd (535) west (closed in winter) and Eagle Creek Rd (471) to the Calico Trailhead. This TH also accesses the Calico North Trail (#208) and beyond.
There are other trails and trailheads in the nearby Lizard Head Wilderness area.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: July, August, September
- Weather: View weather forecast
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- Length: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,350 ft
- 10,500 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Dolores Ranger District (SJNF)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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