Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling Areas

• Aspen-Sopris Ranger District

  Aspen-Sopris manages five Wilderness areas and the spectacular Maroon Bells Scenic Area, the historical Crystal Mill, Ashcroft ghost town, and the small mining town of Marble, CO. This area provides outstanding recreational opportunities including downhill & cross-country skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, rafting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and world class fly fishing in gold medal waters. 

  Big game hunters will find numerous rewards with our generous elk and deer populations hosting an estimated 45,000 elk and 80,000 deer within our summer inventory. Our forest rangers offer hundreds of group tours and interpretive presentations throughout the year at our local schools, on the trail, in our campgrounds, and on location at our three visitor centers.

   

   

• Basalt Area

  The Basalt area includes the popular Fryingpan River Valley.

• Redstone Area

  Redstone Area

• Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

  There are 352,917 acres of National Forest land within the Blanco District boundaries. Blanco is responsible for management of the historic Flat Tops Wilderness, which encompasses approximately 235,406 acres. District elevation ranges from 6,500 to 12,000.

  The Blanco Ranger District provides access to a wide range of recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking and backpacking.There are nine improved campgrounds, picnic facilities and an abundance of well marked trailheads for access to backcountry and wilderness. The area is well known for outstanding hunting in one of the largest elk herds in North America. 

  View Blanco Ranger District Quicksheets for downloadable Recreation Opportunity Guides.

• Flat Tops NW

  Flat Tops NW covers the southeastern part of the Blanco Ranger District (including most of the Flat Tops Wilderness) from Ripple Creek Pass to Rio Blanco County Road 10.

• Rio Blanco County Road 10, South Fork Road
• Ripple Creek Pass
• East Beaver / Sleepy Cat Road #250
• Morapos Trailhead
• Pagoda #1804
• Dillon Ranger District

  Located in the beautiful summit county. There are four ski resorts in the area and a nordic center as well as multiple opportunities for hiking, biking, camping and finding solitude. For whitewater enthusiasts rafting and kayaking may be enjoyed at several sites in the area. 

  For an overview of recreational opportunities, go to the Dillon Ranger District Recreation Map.

• Breckenridge Area

  Breckenridge area

• Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) TH #355
• Middle Fork Road (Swan River) TH #6
• North Fork Road (Swan River) TH #354
• Frisco Area
  
  
• Green Mountain/Heeney Area

  Green Mountain Reservoir lies at the northern end of Summit County, Colorado along the Blue River near the town of Heeney. There are 6 campgrounds at the reservoir and a 7th campground is located along Cataract Creek adjacent to Eagles Nest Wilderness and various hiking trails.

  The reservoir has boat-launch facilities and is a popular spot for motor boating, sailing, canoeing, and water skiing. Fishing is also primary recreational activity at the reservoir. Primary sport fish available are brown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon.

  This area is bear country! Storage of food, garbage and bear attractants is required. Wilderness regulations apply in Eagles Nest Wilderness.

• Spring Creek Area
• Keystone Area

  Keystone area

• Deer Creek Road TH #5
• Saints John Road TH #275
• Webster Pass Road TH #285
• Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District (Vail-Eagle area)

  The Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District lies between the Gore Range, the Sawatch Range, and the Flat Tops, and includes the forest areas surrounding the towns of Vail, Avon, Red Cliff, Eagle, Gypsum, and Dotsero. Recreation opportunities abound on the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.

  See below for information on recreation activities of all sorts, including Recreation Quicksheets on the specific location or activity pages. 

• Eagle Area

  The area south of the town of Eagle and I-70, accessed primarily by Brush Creek Road. This area is part of the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.

• Crooked Creek Pass / Sylvan Lake
• Yeoman Park - Fulford Area
• SE Flat Tops Area

  The SE Flat Tops Area is north of Dotsero and I-70, and is primarily accessed by Forest Service Roads heading northwest off of the Colorado River Road between Dotsero and Burns. This area is part of the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.

• Coffee Pot - Deep Lake Area
• Vail Area

  The eastern portion of the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District surrounding the towns of Vail, Avon, and Redcliff, including the east side of the Holy Cross Wilderness and the west side of the Eagles Nest Wilderness.

• Homestake Road #703 (winter)
• Meadow Mountain #2124
• Red Sandstone Rd - Muddy Pass/Moniger Road #700 (w
• Tigiwon Road #707 (winter)
• Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area
• Rifle Ranger District

  The Rifle Ranger District is rich with cultural history and amazing outdoor recreational opportunities. This area is near Flat Tops Wilderness which offers opportunities for solitude.

  Hunting, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, ohv experiences, picnicking, hiking and driving for pleasure are a few of the activities the district has to offer with plenty of areas for dispersed camping. Winter brings snow and a variety of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobile trails with it.

• East & West Divide Creek Area

  Access West Divide via County Road 331 and East Divide via County Road 313. Both out of Silt

• Lower Clinetop Road (Forest Road # 603)
• Upper Clinetop Road (Forest Road # 603)
• Rifle Area

  The Rifle area includes several attractions within a 30 to 45 minute drive of the City of Rifle. To the north of I-70, visitors can spend the afternoon at the Spruce Picnic Area, take a hike on the Three Forks Trail. This area also provides access to Coulter Mesa, which features miles of motorized routes through aspen stands and open meadows. 

  To the south of I-70, visitors can explore the Beaver Creek Trail, the Mamm Creek Drainage, and the eastern part of the Battlement Mesa. Good hunting and dispersed camping opportunities are available on both sides of I-70.

  All services, including food, gas, and lodging, are available in the City of Rifle.

  Access roads into this part of the Forest are typically suitable for all highway legal passenger vehicles. The major exception is Little Box Road (FR-825) northeast of Coulter Lake, which should only be attempted by high-clearance vehicles. Please refer to the Rifle Ranger District’s summer and winter Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) for detailed information on motorized access routes. MVUM s are available for free at the Rifle Ranger District office.

• Red Elephant Point Road #211.2A
• SW/Central Flat Tops Area

  Southwest and central Flat Tops area.  Access often from New Castle.

• Bar H-L Road (Forest Road #211)
• Buford-New Castle Road (Forest Road-245)
• West Elk Trailhead