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Water Dog Reservoir via Crum Reservoir Trail
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The Water Dog Reservoir via Crum Reservoir Trail is a pleasant hiking route near Mesa Lakes, Colorado that features several charming lakes and beautiful woodlands throughout. While out on the trail, you will follow along a forest service road that doesn’t offer much in the way of views, other than the odd view of a nearby lake through the tree cover. This trail is best suited for the fall season, when the changing colors of the foliage will create a beautiful backdrop for the hike.
Route Description for Water Dog Reservoir via Crum Reservoir Trail
If you aren’t concerned with hiking up to a breathtaking vista for incredible views, but would rather take a meandering stroll through a woodland landscape that offers little in the way of challenging terrain, then the Water Dog Reservoir via Crum Reservoir Trail might just be the perfect route for you. Setting out from the car park next to Jumbo Reservoir, you will head across the highway and follow Fire Service Road 254 to the northeast. Keeping right at the first junction in the road, you skirt around the edge of Water Dog Reservoir and enjoy some nice views across the water, before continuing through the dense forest to the northeast. Eventually, you will exit the tree cover and cross over Coon Creek, following the trail east through the meadow until you arrive at the edge of Long Slough Reservoir. After taking in the views, you will head back along the same route through the forest, keeping right at the fork just before Water Dog Reservoir in order to take an alternate route back to the car park where you began.Getting to the Water Dog Reservoir via Crum Reservoir Trail Trailhead
The starting point for the Water Dog Reservoir and Crum Reservoir Trail can be found at the car park next to Jumbo Reservoir along CR65.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
April-October
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Lollipop
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