Roosevelt National Forest / Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife
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Canyon Lakes District / Colorado State Forest Park
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Highlights
Mendenhall is a mountain forest trail that drops from the Medicine Bow Mountains down into the North Park Valley just north of Walden, CO. The trail offers off-roaders a variety of experiences including a rocky road, dense forest, and great views of the Zerkel Wilderness area to the west. This trail is a nice scenic drive for experienced off-roaders while it can be challenging for novice wheelers. This trail is also near the popular North Sand Hills Recreation area.
The trailhead for Mendenhall is marked as FR 881. The route heads south from the Hohnholz Lakes Road. In this area, the road is graded and well maintained, suitable for all vehicles. The road will remain in this condition for about the first two miles. After that, it will become "the road less traveled" and more trail-like.
Take Colorado Hwy 125 north out of Walden 13.5 miles. Veer right onto CO 127 for 3.5 miles to the Forest Service Access Road, which is Jackson CR#46. This turns into FS204 (second right at the houses), which is the Hohnholz Lakes Road. Follow this 3.3 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Road 881. This is the start of Mendenhall.
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Land Use Issues
Mendenhall is a seasonal trail that closes during winter months due to considerable snow fall.
The Mullen Fire near Fox Park, WY more than doubled in size today to over 80k acres. This prompted forest closures along the Colorado / Wyoming border.
The State Forest Park Headquarters advised that Mendenhall is open for the season. They advised that volunteer work groups have been in the area clearing out down fall and prepping the trail for the season. Please watch for work crew on the trail.
Mother Nature's mountain showers have helped the USFS contain the Badger Creek fire allowing for the trails is this area to open for regular use. Enjoy the forest responsibility, remember that fire danger remains high.
The US Forest Service has closed all road around the area of Old Roach. The closure is because of the Badger Creek fire burning just north of the Wyoming / Colorado State line near Mountain Home, Wyoming. The area will remain closed until the fire is brought under control. Closed trails include: Hohnholz Lakes Road, North Sand Dunes Road, North Sand Hills, and Mendenhall.
Tim lives and works in Northern Colorado. He has owned and driven 4X4 vehicles his entire adult life including Jeeps, pick ups, ATVs and UTVs. After high school, Tim's first 4X4 was a 47 Willy's CJ-2A with a flat 4 and a 6-volt electrical system. Typically wheeling in Northern Colorado or Southern Wyoming, Tim loves being in the mountains and the back country. Because of a desire to enjoy and promote responsible off-roading and to keep it available for the future, he belongs to a local 4X4 off-road club. Being part of the Trailsoffroad.com community furthers that goal as well.
A love for off-road adventures, camping, fishing, and hunting keeps Tim away from pavement and always exploring. While his wife likes the comfort of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Tim prefers the ruggedness of the Jeep Wrangler. Although most off-road time is spent in Colorado and Wyoming, an occasional trip to the Moab area is common. Tim will spend the summer going topless and enjoying the value of the great outdoors. Amateur Radio Technician license call sign: ke0npg
