Barr Lake State Park in Colorado State

Barr Lake State Park

With 12 miles of multi-use trails, including an 8.8-mile lake loop, bikers and hikers will find tranquility at Barr Lake.

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Barr Lake State Park Details

With 12 miles of multi-use trails, including an 8.8-mile lake loop, bikers and hikers will find tranquility at Barr Lake. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing and power boating with electric motors. The park offers a boardwalk for photography and even an archery range that can be used free of charge. Bald eagles and 350 other bird species have been spotted, so check out the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory for great bird watching opportunities.

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