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Huston Park Wilderness

The United States Congress designated Huston Park Wilderness in 1984 and it has a total of 30,588 acres. The terrain rises to an elevation of 10,500 feet and contains alpine bogs, spruce-fir, lodgepole pine and aspen forests. The Huston Park Trail is 12 miles long, part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and offers panoramic, high-country views.

Please visit Wilderness.net for more information. The trails that access the area are the Huston Park Trail, Pipeline Trailhead and Red Mountain Trailhead, as well as the Green Mountain Trail and Green Mountain Trailhead.

General Information

Topo maps

Forest Service Topography Maps: These maps overlay Forest Service assets, such as roads, trails and campgrounds, on USGS's topographic maps. They are available for download by quadrangle.

Paper and digital maps

USGS Store: Offers a full, nationwide selection of National Forest, Ranger District, Wilderness and Specialty Maps for purchase online or by phone.

Motorized equipment and vehicles are prohibited, including motorcycles, chain saws, bicycles and carts. Wheelchairs are exempt.

Group size limit is 12 people with livestock combined.

Camping & campfires are prohibited within 100 feet, or more if posted, of all lakes, streams & trails to protect water quality. Thin soil & mountain vegetation are easily damaged by fire & fires scar rocks & soil. Use of a stove, fire pan or existing fire ring is encouraged where fires are allowed.

Pets must be under voice control at all times.

Grazing stock must not be hobbled, tethered or picketed within 100 feet, or more if posted, of any lakes, streams or trails. This protects fragile vegetation & keeps lakes & streams clean.

Certified weed-free forage is required. Only pelletized or steam-rolled feed grains, or certified weed-free hay, straw or mulch are allowed.

Permit is required for organized groups or commercial outfitters entering the Wilderness.

Short-cutting switchbacks on trails is prohibited.