Visit Meeker to experience the Great West of Colorado! Pristine lakes, remote mountain trails, rolling meadows, flowing waterways – we’ve got it all out here in the White River Valley. If you’re looking for adventure with a view, here are the five spots locals recommend.
Meeker Trails
This trail system is ideal for people who want to stay close to town but still have the experience of mountain trails.
- Groomed hiking and biking trails
- BMX Pump track (being developed)
- Build your own custom route with 5-10 mile loops
- 4 different trailheads for access
- 57 acres of open space
- Located within the town limits via Sanderson Hills Park
- Access to BLM trails
- Views of Meeker
- Trails wind through trees and native plants.
- Plenty of shaded areas.
- Open year round
- Leashed dogs allowed (please pick up after your furry friends)
Meeker Golf Course 
Relax into the slower pace of mountain life with 9-holes of golf at the picturesque Meeker Golf Course. Each hole is designed to harmonize with the natural landscape, offer both unique challenges and breathtaking scenery.
- Located just 2 miles from Meeker
- 9 holes
- Snacks, beverages available
- 6200 ft elevation, surrounded by rolling hills, streams, and picturesque views
- 3 sets of tees for different skill levels
- Putting green, driving range, chipping green.
- Walk or rent a cart
- Club Rentals available
- Seasonal opening, 9am-dark
South Fork Canyon
If you want breathtaking photos, this is the spot for you. Located a short drive from town, South Fork Canyon is an easy way to get great views.
- Lost Solar Trail follows the course of the South Fork of the White River for 16 miles
- Located 30 miles east of Meeker along the Flat Tops Scenic Byway
- Campground, Picnic area, vault toilets
- Numerous deep fishing holes: Rainbow trout, Cutthroat
- Wildlife viewing: Elk, Moose, Mule deer, Bighorn sheep (if lucky).
- Deep canyon walls
- Seasonal opening, but can snowshoe, cross country ski road in the winter months.
- Absolutely beautiful Fall colors
- Leashed dogs allowed (please pick up after your furry friends)
- 20 fee based non-reservable camping sites, including wheelchair accessible sites
- Bear-safe lockers available
Trappers Lake
If you want the great outdoors, we got the great outdoors! Visit Trappers Lake, known as the “Cradle of Wilderness.” This iconic 302 acre lake inspired the wilderness movement – our country’s commitment to keep pristine nature areas untouched by machines and development. For those willing to make the drive out there, this location offers unparalleled immersion in nature.
- Located in Flat Tops Wilderness Area – no motorized equipment – restrictions apply
- Located 50 miles from Meeker on a combination of paved & unpaved road on the Flat Tops Scenic and Historic Byway. Drive time is about 1 ½ hours.
- Hike 5.5 miles around the lake on the Carhart Trail – named after Arthur Carhart, instrumental in the Wilderness act of 1964.
- Largest natural lake in the Flat Tops Wilderness
- Fish: Colorado Native Cutthroat Trout – fishing restrictions
- Fish: Trappers inlet and outlets are home to many brookies.. Fishing restrictions
- Seasonal access: Usually Memorial to early November, depending on snowfall.
- The Chinese Wall (nearly 2000 ft wall) rises around the lake.
- Fishing, Picnicking, Hiking, Paddle Boarding, Rowing boats, Canoes.
- Photography opportunities are endless
- No camping, campfires within ¼ mile of lake
- Wildlife: Moose, Elk, Mule deer, variety of water fowl and bird life.
- The spring flowers are a spectacular sight.
- Wild strawberries, raspberries.
- Leaf peeper paradise
- Leashed dogs allowed (please pick up after your furry friends)
Town Park
If you love to do a lot without having to drive far, Town Park is the place to go.
- Located within the town limits
- Fishing, picnicking
- Walk your furry friends. Leashed dogs allowed (please pick up after your furry friends)
- Walk the Historic Bank Robbery Trail to Cemetery Hill for a view of Meeker and White River Valley.
- Paved walking path
- Shaded pavilion
- River Access
- Tubing opportunities (½ – 1 mile est )
- Volleyball & Basketball courts
- The pond is equipped with a fishing pier
- Leashed dogs allowed (please pick up after your furry friends)
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