Himes Peak
Trailhead Himes Peak #1877 Drive there
Big Fish TH #1819 the Forest Service's write-up
The Big Fish Trail begins at the Big Fish Trailhead in the Himes Peak Campground . The trail crosses the White River on a narrow foot bridge, then enters the Flat Tops Wilderness where regulations apply. The trail follows Big Fish Creek .75 miles to Bessie's Falls, then continues another mile to Big Fish Lake. One-half mile beyond Big Fish Lake, the trail starts a twisting, two-mile climb onto the Flat Tops, where it joins Oyster Lake Trail #1825 .
Restrictions <ul><li style="font-size: 1em;"><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863">Flat Tops Wilderness Regulations</a> apply</li><li style="font-size: 1em;">This trail is used for multiple activities, including hiking and horseback riding. Please respect other users.</li><li style="font-size: 1em;">Domestic cattle may be grazing in the area.</li></ul>
Boulder Lake TH #2262 the Forest Service's write-up
The Boulder Lake trail branches west off of the Big Fish Trail 1.25 miles from the Himes Peak Campground . Follow Big Fish Trail #1819 from the Himes Peak Campground. The Big Fish Trail crosses the White River on a narrow foot bridge, then enters the Flat Tops Wilderness . Turn west at Boulder Lake Trail #2262 . After crossing Big Fish Creek on a footbridge the Boulder Lake Trail climbs steadily for 2.25 miles and ends at Boulder Lake.
The trail passes through the burn area of the 2002 Big Fish Fire. High winds will bring down the standing dead trees or "snags;" use caution when traveling through this area.
Domestic cattle may be grazing in the area.
Restrictions <ul><li>Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport is prohibited. </li><li><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863">Flat Tops Wilderness regulations</a> apply.</li></ul>
Himes Peak #1877 the Forest Service's write-up
The Himes Peak Trail climbs steeply from the road, crossing a small creek into a large meadow below Shepherd's Rim. It climbs gradually for 2 miles, crossing snow slide paths to a bench below Himes Peak. The trail then switchbacks for 1 mile to a large wildflower meadow. It follows the meadow for 1 more mile to Florence Lake (no fish). From Florence Lake, it is approximately .5 mile to Big Fish Trail #1819 .
Restrictions Wilderness regulations apply within <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whiteriver/specialplaces/?cid=stelprd3825863">Flat Tops Wilderness</a>.