FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS SCOTTS LAKE TRAILHEAD - CARHART TRAIL #1815 Skinny Fish Trail #1813 Big Fish Trail #1819 Trappers Lake Rd #205 Welcome to FLAT TOPS The Cradle of WILDERNESS Wilderness Duck Lake Bicycle Trail Trappers Lake is known as the birthplace of Arthur Carhart’s wilderness concept. The 5.3 mile Carhart Loop Trail circles the lake. It provides access to the Stillwater Trail, Trappers Lake Trail, and Wall Carhart Trail #1815 Lake Trail. The Carhart Loop also Stillwater Trail #1814 provides fishing access to the lake Wall Lake Trail #1818 along the north and east shores. Trappers Lake Little Trappers Lake Carhart Trail #1815 Arthur Carhart’s 1919 survey at Trappers Lake recom- Anderson Lake mended that the area not be developed, but left wild for all people to enjoy forever. Wall Lake Trail #1818 Carhart Trail #1815 Carhart’s innovative recommendation to the U.S. Forest Service set off events that eventually led to the Wilderness Act of 1964. Carhart Trail #1815 Trappers Lake Trail #1816 U.S. Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people Questions? Comments? Please contact the Blanco Ranger District - Meeker, Colorado: (970) 878-4039 WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST WILDERNESS REGULATIONS & SAFETY INFO Noxious Weeds Wilderness Regulations A serious threat to native plant Mechanized travel and motorized equipment are not allowed. Bicycles, communities is that of non-native, wagons, chainsaws, and game carts are prohibited. invasive weeds. You can help prevent the spread of these species by following Group size is limited to 15 people per group and a maximum combination regulations. Hay (even certified hay) is not of 25 people and pack stock in any one group. permitted in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Dogs must be under physical or verbal control at all times. Leashes are not required. Look Up! Campsites and campfires are prohibited within 100 feet of lakes, streams, Snags are deadly...Even gentle winds can bring and trails; and within 1/4 mile of Trappers Lake. down dead, standing trees or “snags”. be aware of your surroundings. Do not camp or rest under Hay, straw, and whole grains are prohibited. Pelletized feed and trees which appear to be burned, dead or dying. steam-rolled grains are permitted. Possessing any pack or saddle animal within 1/4 mile of Trappers Lake is Be Prepared prohibited except for watering or through travel. Pack and saddle animals must be hitched, tethered, or hobbled at least 100 feet away from any lakes, Know regulations for the area you are visiting. streams, and trails. Prepare for extreme weather and emergencies. Permanent caches and geocaches are not allowed. Equipment, personal Be sure to bring enough food and water . property, or supplies may be stored for up to 10 days. Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Short cutting a switchback on a trail is prohibited. This is to prevent soil erosion and the creation of multiple trails. Outfitters & Guides “There are a number of places with scenic values of Is your guide or outfitter permitted? such great worth that they are rightfully property Providing any service on National Forest of all people. Trapper’s Lake is unquestionably a lands without the proper permit is illegal. candidate for that classification” Please report any illegal outfitting to the nearest Forest Service Office. Arthur Carhart -1920 U.S. Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people Questions? Comments? Please contact the Blanco Ranger District - Meeker, Colorado: (970) 878-4039 TRAPPERS LAKE WILDLIFE & FISHING REGULATIONS Outlet Falls The Colorado Division of Wildlife recently introduced moose to the White River Valley. Please keep a safe distance from wildlife. PREVENT THE SPREAD OF WHIRLING DISEASE Carhart Trail Whirling Disease is a major threat to trout populations in Colorado, and is present in Trappers Lake. The disease is caused by a parasitic spore which can persist on fishing equipment and be Cabin Creek spread by anglers who neglect to properly sterilize gear, or disregard other standard precautions. Keep Whirling Disease from spreading to Little Trappers Lake and other fisheries: TRAPPERS -Thoroughly clean and dry equipment such as boots, waders and float tubes before moving LAKE between fishing locations Heberton -Don’t transport live fish, insects, bait or plants from one body of water to another Creek Carhart Trail -Don’t dispose of fish entrails in any body of water Carhart Trail -Crimson Slash at Gills Fraser -Large Black Spots Creek Release all Cutthroat Trout CUTTHROAT TROUT Fishing is Prohibited in Red Areas Shown Above • No fishing within 100’ of the Outlet,or downstream to -White and Black Fin Edge the first falls. -Wavy Markings • No fishing within 100’ of inlet streams,in inlets, or upstream for 1/2 mile. Keep all Brook Trout Flies and Artificial Lures Only BROOK TROUT No Bag & Possession Limit on Brook Trout U.S. Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people Questions? Comments? Please contact the Blanco Ranger District - Meeker, Colorado: (970) 878-4039.