06/24/2026
💧🎥 Lower Palmer Lake Reservoir.
Recommended Colorado Hike: Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail (Palmer Lake, Colorado). The Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail is a short, but sweet hike that does not disappoint. You will pass by the Lower and Upper sections of the Palmer Lake Reservoir via a 2-mile ascent. In warmer months, enjoy the wild flowers and the wildlife. In the winter...enjoy the solitude, serenity, and a different kind of beauty not often seen.
👣Trail Facts:
*Distance: ~4 miles round-trip
*Elevation Gain: ~1,200 feet
*Difficulty: Moderate
*Trail Class: Class 1
*Time: 2-3 hours
🌲 What You'll See:
*Lower Palmer Lake Reservoir
*Upper Palmer Lake Reservoir
*Excellent views
*Ponderosa pine forest
*Seasonal wildflowers
🦌 Wildlife & Plant Life:
*Beaver
*Mule deer
*Red-tailed hawks
*Songbirds
*Wildflowers
*Butterflies
⭐ Trail Highlights:
*Two beautiful reservoirs
*Deep blue mountain water
*Excellent training hike
*Peaceful winter scenery
*Easy-to-follow route
🎣 Things To Do:
*Fishing at the Upper Reservoir
*Wildlife watching
*Photography
*Trail running/biking
Conditioning for bigger hikes
⚠️ Know Before You Go:
*Dogs prohibited - Fine up to $800
*Parking costs ~$6
*Bring plenty of water
*Limited shade in some areas
*Leave No Trace
💪 Training Value:
One of the best short conditioning hikes along the Front Range, packing approximately 1,200 feet of elevation gain into only four miles.
📍Trailhead Location:
Old Carriage Rd.
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
📽 June 23, 2026.
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