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Conejos Peak Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest This trail begins at the entrance to Lake Fork Ranch where the Lake Fork Trailhead is located. It is a gentle hike along the Lake Fork Creek to Big Lake. The trail then climbs steeply to a saddle between Forest King Mountain and Mammoth Mountain and drops steeply into the community of Platoro. Directions from Antonito, Colorado: Go west 23.0 miles on Highway 17 to the Conejos River Road #250. Travel north on Road #250 for 17.0 miles to Saddle Creek Road #105. Turn west and proceed approximately 0.5 mile to the Lake Fork Ranch Road. The trail begins 0.5 mile past gate to the ranch. Directions from Antonito, Colorado: Go west 23.0 miles on Highway 17 to the Conejos River Road #250. Follow road #250 23.0 miles to Platoro. Trail takes off from Conejos Avenue in Platoro.
