Near Barr Lake Perimeter Trail
View from Boardwalk Gazebo to the east
Near Barr Lake Perimeter Trail
Barr Lake State Park at sunset. with permission from algill
Near Barr Lake Perimeter Trail
Lots of Geese visible from the blind near the Barr Lake Perimeter Trail.
Near Barr Lake Perimeter Trail
Rainbow over Barr Lake.

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Barr Lake Perimeter Trail

3.0 (9 Ratings)
An 8+ mile trail around Barr Lake, which is easy on a bike, but long and flat on foot.
8.6
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Hunting is permitted during parts of the year which may close parts of the trail near the dam. It's best to ask in the Visitor Center.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.6mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
16ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
5,112ft
High Point
5,089ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trail around the south half of Barr lake passes through the Wildlife Refuge, while the north half is fairly open. Along the west side of the lake, the trail runs very close to the train tracks. Frequent uses suggests staying away from those areas when a train is approaching. Fishing is allowed along the trail with a Colorado Fishing License. There is no fishing from the dam or other water structures and while in the Wildlife Refuge. Leashed dogs are allowed on trails on the north end of Barr Lake, but are NOT allowed in the Wildlife Refuge at the south end of the lake. There are no options for taking your dogs around the whole lake.

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Contributors
Rob M.