Barr Lake State Park
Theres something for every type of outdoors person-form the Bicyclists of all ages and abilities, nature hikers and horseback riders enjoy the level 8.8-mile multi-use trail that circles the lake, passing by several wildlife viewing stations and the parks wildlife refuge. More than 350 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Numerous bald eagles winter at Barr Lake and one pair stays to nest and raise its young every year. Barr Lakes Nature Center has displays about the parks wildlife and you can have your questions answered by a naturalist.
Visit Division of Wildflife for more information.
Fishing enthusiasts and boaters, including kayakers and canoeists enjoy the lakes calm waters: Powerboats are limited to electric trolling or gasoline motors 10 horsepower or less. Channel catfish, small and large-mouthbass, rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, wiper and tiger muskie are among the species that inhabit the waters of Barr Lake. Get Colorado boating registration and regulation information.
