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Access Site CO

Sylvan Lake State Park

West Brush Creek

Source: colorado_parks_and_wildlife Updated 1 year ago

City: Fulford, CO
County: Eagle County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.47924024, -106.73281962
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About This Access Site
Sylvan Lake State Park offers a boat ramp access point on West Brush Creek, a large headwater stream in the Colorado Rockies. The ramp is located on the north side of the 42-acre lake, accessible from Brush Creek Road/Forest Road 400.

This section of West Brush Creek is part of a 58-mile long river system with an elevation drop of over 12,000 feet. It's a large, fast-moving mountain stream with an average flow of over 30 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 207 feet per mile. The creek is open to wakeless boating, including non-motorized craft like kayaks and canoes.

Nearby recreation areas and campgrounds provide additional opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. However, specific hours, fees, and accessibility details are not included in this description. Visitors should check the official Sylvan Lake State Park information for the most up-to-date site details prior to their visit.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

The Nolan Lake trail begins at Nolan Creek Road #418 and ends at Nolan Lake. This wooded trail begins as an old mining road up through aspen, spruce and fir forest. At a 1/4 mile, the trail passes through a meadow and the upper town of Fulford, and a series of old log cabins, just before it crosses Nolan Creek and heads east up White Quail Gulch. The trail is variable with gentle slopes and steep...

The Nolan Lake trail begins at Nolan Creek Road #418 and ends at Nolan Lake. This wooded trail begins as an old mining road up through aspen, spruce and fir forest. At a 1/4 mile, the trail passes through a meadow and the upper town of Fulford, and a series of old log cabins, just before it crosses Nolan Creek and heads east up White Quail Gulch. The trail is variable with gentle slopes and steep sections as it travels over rocks, roots, and wet meadows. At the end, it descends to the picturesque Nolan Lake.* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
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Nearby Boat Facilities
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