Hopewell Lake is a small, man-made lake, set high in the Carson National Forest at an elevation of 9,500 feet. A forest of conifer and aspen trees covers the area and offers partial shade in the campground. Directions Campground Info

The Elk Creek trail is 15.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 128 and ends at Forest Trail 813. Elk Creek provides excellent opportunities for trout fishing along its entire length. The trail follows Elk Creek from its confluence with the Conejos River to its upper reaches and passes through a variety of terrain including deep canyons and wide meadowed valleys. The trail is well traveled by fishermen, hikers and horse packers and is easy to follow. Suitable camping sites are dispersed along the valley. Parking is available at the Trailhead The trail joins the Continental Divide Scenic Trail #813. Other trails which can be reached via the El Creek Trail are the Notch Trail #729 and the Rough Creek Trail #727. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.  Outside the wilderness, the trail is open to mountain biking. Directions

The Chama River trail is 4.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Orel Cabin. Trail 740 begins approx. 2 miles up trail 738. This trail follows the Chama River to the confluence of the West and East Forks, a splendid view of the upper Chama Basin will be enjoyed. There are rolling meadows and waterfalls that cascade from the cliffs just above. Following the East Fork the trail passes several beaver ponds which are good for trout fishing. The terrain is gentle and scenic. Access may be difficult during spring run-off because the Chama River must be forded a couple of times. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.  Directions