Pike National Forest - Kite Lake

From Kite Lake, you can access trails to Mount Lincoln, Mount Democrat, Mount Bross and Mount Buckskin. The Windy Ridge Scenic Ridge is also nearby, as well as the historic Buckskin Gulch Mining distr. From Kite Lake, you can access trails to Mount Lincoln, Mount Democrat, Mount Bross and Mount Buckskin. The Windy Ridge Scenic Ridge is also nearby, as well as the historic Buckskin Gulch Mining district. (The ranger station in Fairplay has pamphlets for self-guided tours). Bring along warm clothes; temperatures can be cold, even in dead summer. Five sites, first-come, first served; $5. Bring water.

Driving directions: From the ranger station in Fairplay, drive north on Colorado 9 to Alma. Turn left on CR-8 (Kite Lake Road) and follow it until it ends at the campground (16 miles). —Nancy Prichard…