Interpretive Areas

Interpretive Areas Areas

• Flat Tops Area

  The Flat Tops area is managed by the Yampa Ranger District, and consists mainly of its' namesake Wilderness and surrounding recreation sites. The Bear River corridor, Chapman and Sheriff Reservoirs, and Dunckley Pass are popular locations. Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway, County Road 8, runs through the northern portion of this area.

  Flat Tops Wilderness spans the Routt National Forest and White River National Forest.  Elevations range from 7,640 to 12,354 feet.  This is the third largest Wilderness in Colorado.

  The United States Congress designated the Flat Tops Wilderness in 1975 and it now has a total of 235,214 acres. Arthur Carhart's 1919 visit to Trappers Lake in the Flat Tops prompted him to be the first U.S. Forest Service official to initiate a plea for Wilderness preservation.

• Gardner Park Interpretive Trail
• Yampa Ranger District
• Gore Range Area

  Located 20 minutes west of Kremmling, Colorado and 20 minutes east of Yampa, Colorado on the Routt National Forest, the Gore Range/Gore Pass area has many recreation opportunities. Sarvis Creek Wilderness is located within Gore Range and Colorado Highway 134 runs through the south end of the area.  This area is a largely popular for camping, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, mountain biking.

  Gore Range is managed by the Yampa Ranger District. For questions stop into the Yampa Ranger Station or call the station at 970-638-4516

• Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area

  The Mount Zirkel/Park Range area is on the Routt National Forest in northwestern Colorado. It consists mainly of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and other surrounding recreation sites. It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District on the west side and the Parks Ranger District on the east side.

  The United States Congress designated the Mount Zirkel Wilderness in 1964 as one of the original areas protected under the Wilderness Act. It has a total of 159,935 acres. All of this wilderness is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. These National Forest lands are on the west side of what is known as "North Park," an open, sagebrush upland of 40 square miles.  It is one of three parks in Colorado, joining "Middle Park" and "South Park" in the trio.

• Grizzly Guard Station Interpretive Site
• Parks Ranger District
• Tie Hack Historic Site
• North Routt County Area

  This area is managed by the Hahn's Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District and is located in northwest Colorado, just south of the Colorado/Wyoming border and the Sierra Madre Range. It is a part of Routt National Forest, surrounds Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake State Parks, and runs parallel to the Continental Divide.

  Popular recreation locations include Big Red Park, Crane Park, Elkhorn Mountain, Hahns Peak, Hinman Park, and Seedhouse, just to name a few.

   

  This area is home to many activities such as mountain biking, hiking, fishing, OHV riding, and various winter activities.

• Pole Mountain Area

  The Pole Mountain area is located north of Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne in Albany County, Wyo. Approximately 55,000 acres in size, Pole Mountain is a popular area for recreation and the uniqueness of its terrain.  Large rock outcrops, rolling hills, short grass prairie, and many different types of trees inhabit this area on the Medicine Bow National Forest.  The Pole Mountain area is managed by the Laramie Ranger District.

  In the Laramie, Cheyenne, and Fort Collins area, the Pole Mountain unit is some of the closest and most accessible National Forest System lands. Pole Mountain sees heavy year-round usage from visitors who want to explore public lands. Popular uses include, but are not limited to, mountain biking, livestock grazing, hiking, off-highway vehicle travel, horseback riding, communication sites, climbing, camping, military training, hunting/fishing, and winter sports.

• Laramie Ranger District
• Sierra Madre Area

  Southwest of Saratoga, Wyo. on the Medicine Bow National Forest lies the Sierra Madre Range, which is a part of the main range of the Rocky Mountains.  There are two wilderness areas in the Sierra Madre Range: Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness.  Named for the famous battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841, the 57-mile Battle Pass Scenic Byway runs through this area.  This byway is known for its scenic views, especially during fall when the colors are changing.

   

  Named for a famous Battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841

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  This area has many activities such as hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.  The Sierra Madre Range is managed by the Brush Creek/Hayden District.

   

  For more information contact or stop into the Ranger Station:

  Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger Station
  2171 S. Highway 130
  Saratoga, WY 82331
  307-326-5258

• Battle Townsite Overlook
• Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District
• Jack Creek Crew Quarters
• Centennial Visitor's Center
• Miner's Cabin Trailhead
• Routt Access Trailhead
• Tipple Trail Trailhead
• Steamboat Springs Area

  The Steamboat Springs area is east and north of Steamboat Springs, Colo. It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District with a Ranger Station/Visitor Center in the town of Steamboat Springs. Recreation sites along Buffalo Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass are located within this area to include the popular waterfall hike, Fish Creek Falls. 
  
  The area lies against the western ridge of the Continental Divide and the Routt National Forest. Multiple wilderness areas are nearby. The area is bountiful with recreation opportunities such as mountain biking, hiking, camping, and fishing, as well as winter sports such as skiing and snowmobiling, just to name a few.

• Dumont Lake Campground
• Fish Creek Falls TH: Trail #1102
• Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District
• Troublesome/Gould Area

  Located south of Walden, Colo., and split by Colorado Highway 125, the Troublesome/Gould area is co-managed by the Parks Ranger District, Routt National Forest, and Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forests. It accesses three Wilderness Areas (Neota, Never Summer, Rawah). Rocky Mountain National Park lies east of this area.

  This area is very popular for activities such as snowmobiling, hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, and other various activities.

  PARKS RANGER STATION
  100 Main Street
  Walden, CO 80480
  970-723-8204

• Teller City Interpretive Site
• Teller City Interpretive Trail