Oyster Lake
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 39.9645, -107.2572 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Bailey Lake (via Oyster Lake #1825) the Forest Service's write-up
Bailey Lake is accessed via Oyster Lake Trail #1825 which begins at Rio Blanco County Road 17 and for the first 4 miles the trail crosses private property; please remain on the trail. One mile after the National Forest boundary the trail passes Bailey Lake and Swede Lake; both provide excellent trout fishing. Domestic cattle may be grazing in the area.
Beyond the lake the trail continues and enters the Flat Tops Wilderness where regulations apply. Please Pack It Out and Leave No Trace.
Print a trail description and map (.pdf)
Restrictions <ul><li>Please respect private property.</li><li>The Oyster Lake Trail enters the Flat Tops Wilderness where <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863">Wilderness regulations apply</a>.</li></ul>
Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825 the Forest Service's write-up
The Oyster Lake Trail begins at Rio Blanco County Road 17. For the first 3.5 miles, the trail crosses private property; please remain on the trail. One mile after the National Forest boundary the trail passes Bailey Lake and Swede Lake; both provide excellent trout fishing. The trail then climbs 2 miles to Nimerick Point on the westernmost part of the Flat Tops plateau, and the cover changes from oak brush to aspen and grassy parks. The trail turns south and follows the rim above the South Fork of the White River before turning east to Clam Lake. Dense timber gives way to larger parks as the trail continues 4 miles to Oyster Lake. Two miles east of Oyster Lake the trail reaches large meadows at the headwaters of Lost Solar Creek. The next 2 miles of the trail follow a timber-covered ridge until it emerges onto alpine tundra for the last 4 miles to the Wall Lake Trail . The major peaks of the Flat Tops are visible during this stretch.
This trail provides access to Flat Tops Wilderness where Wilderness regulations apply.
Print a trail description and map (.pdf)
Restrictions <ul><li>Please respect private property.</li><li>The Oyster Lake Trail enters the Flat Tops Wilderness where <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863">Wilderness regulations apply</a>.</li></ul>
Peltier Lake #1826 the Forest Service's write-up
The Peltier Lake Trail begins at Rio Blanco County Road 10 and ends at Oyster Lake Trail #1825 . The trail climbs an oakbrush-covered hillside and then winds through aspen for 3.5 miles to Peltier Lake. From Peltier Lake, the trail continues 3 miles through aspen, sagebrush and grassy slopes to Bailey Lake. The Oyster Lake Trail junction is 6.7 miles from the Peltier Lake Trailhead.