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Trail 254 Winsor Trail
From Winsor Trailhead to Spirit Lake
 
Length: 7 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Use: Heavy
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Highest and Lowest Points: 10,800 feet and 8,400 feet
Trail Access: Winsor Trailhead
USGS Maps: Cowles
Trailhead Facilities: Restrooms, information board
Description:
Starting from Winsor Trailhead the trail goes up the creek
for approximately one mile and then crosses the stream. Follow
the trail as it turns sharply away from the stream and climbs
through the forest to Carpenter Ridge. The trail continues
up the ridge through aspen groves and meadows passing the
junction with Holy Ghost Trail
283. After about five miles the trail crosses upper Winsor
Creek and meets the Skyline Trail
251. Follow the Skyline trail to the west for about one
mile until the Winsor Trail turns off to the south. The trail
arrives at Spirit Lake within about one mile. |
Notes:
 This
trail is in the Pecos Wilderness. Motorized equipment and
mechanized transportation, including mountain bikes, hunter
carts, and chainsaws are prohibited.
Camping
and campfires are prohibited within 200 feet of any lake.
Camp as far from the lake as possible. Use existing campsites,
and pack out all trash.
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