White River National Forest<\/strong>
\n“White River National Forest is the most visited national forest in the nation encompassing\u00a02.3 million acres. With 11\u00a0ski resorts,\u00a0eight Wilderness areas, 10 mountain\u00a0peaks over 14,000 feet and 2,500 miles of trails, this forest is a place where you can press play on adventure and inspiration!”\u00a0 Here is the Forest website.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Phone for the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Glenwood Springs is 970-945-2521.<\/p>\n

Tenmile Canyon National Recreation Trail at Black Lake Number One<\/strong>
\nThanks to Bob King who provided all the following information and photographs:
\nThe Tenmile National Recreation Trail, is paved and extends for 18 miles, connecting to other paved trails.\u00a0 It passes by Black Lake, altitude about 10,500″. The lake is a beautiful spot with a fishing pier and quite a few wildflowers. We\u2019ve also seen Bald Eagles flying above the trees. \u00a0Watch for bicyclists and stay on the right-hand side of the path\u00a0 \u00a0Weekdays and late summer after schools are in session are less crowded times to go.
\nWe park in a gravel lot below the dam\u2026. There is no handicapped parking designation and there is a little lip up from the gravel lot onto the trail.\u00a0 We get to this spot from the Vail Pass exit off I 70 and then take the frontage road short distance to Black Lake.\u00a0 \u00a0There are two other parking areas, but this is the safest place for wheelchairs, next to the gate that restricts car traffic. There is also a picnic area here. More information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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