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Fall Hiking · Collbran, CO

Vega State Park

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Live · nearest station Delta County, 33 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:14 pm.

67°

Smoky

Feels like 67°

Trailhead temp

56° est. at 8,000 ft

Wind

5 mph E

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:14 pm

Distance

4mi round trip

Elevation gain

High point

8,000ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Vega State Park, located on the northeast edge of Grand Mesa National Forest near Collbran, features a moderate 4-mile hiking trail at 8,000 feet. The route is suitable for fall hiking from September through November, traversing rolling hills and meadows that offer views of the surrounding montane forest and the 900-surface-acre Vega Reservoir. Trail conditions are typically dry and rocky, with potential snowfall in late October and November requiring layered clothing and proper footwear. The park is open year-round, with the specific hiking trail accessible from a designated parking area. Facilities include restrooms and pet-friendly access for leashed dogs and horses. The area is known for aspen foliage and wildlife viewing, including deer and birds.

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Steepest

High point

8,000 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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