The trails are open year round!
For current trail conditions, see the Conditions Pages, contact the park at 970-858-7208, or email
highline.park@state.co.us.
Bikers, hikers and walkers have several trails and loops in the park to choose from. The 3.5 mile Highline Lake Trail circles Highline Lake; in addition, there are several bonus loops that provide extra distances, challenges and unique views.
One of the popular loops is the Blue Heron Ponds Loop that travels below the dam, then back up to re-join the Highline Lake Trail.
For a real challenge, ride the world famous 18 Hours of Fruita at Highline Trail. Mountain bikers use this trail during the annual 18 Hours of Fruita at Highline endurance race that puts Highline Lake at the center of the mountain biking world the first weekend of every May. The 18 Hours of Fruita at Highline Lake Trail is over 7 miles per lap!
If you get a chance, take a look at the scenery. The views from the trails are awesome! Maps and other information about the trails are posted on the Highline Lake Trails pages, and maps are also available at the Visitor Center. You can also download the Trail Map.
The park is close to the North Fruita Desert trail system and the Kokopelli Trail head, as well as the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Stop at the Visitor Center for maps of all the trails, including a map made for those who want to bike from Highline Lake to the North Fruita Desert trails and the 18 Road complex, using only rural roads. Ask for it!
The campground makes a perfect base camp for all of the biking opportunities. After using the trails, many bikers take a dip at the swim beach, during the summer season, or fish in one of the lakes, then enjoy campfires and the amazing, star-filled night sky from their campsite!