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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 10171 - 10200 of 17629

Minnehaha Trailhead

Provides access to:  Minnehaha Trail#1039 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Minnetonka Cave

Minnetonka Cave is one of the premier show caves in the United States. Its limestone rock formations are truly remarkable; well worth traversing 888 stairs to see them. It is a karst limestone cave, formed from ground water flowing through limestone and carving sink-holes and underground waterways. It displays a wide variety of intriguing drip formations. Each year, more than 40,000 visitors come to Minnetonka Cave…

Minnie Pond Campground

This site is located on Minnie Pond on a human-made impoundment. Ducks, geese and heron frequent the area. This is a popular area for small and large game and waterfowl hunting. A foot bridge on Mena Creek connects the campground to the day use area. The day use area is located…

Minnow Creek Trailhead

Provides access to:  Minnow Creek Trail #1156 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Minnow Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Minnow Creek Trail #1539.

Minto Mountain Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Minto Mountain Trail #3448 See Trail page for more information.

Minton Pass Trailhead #785

Motorcycle use is allowed on Minton Pass Trail #785. Minton Pass Trail #785 follows Minton Creek which is a small side drainage to Trout Creek. The trail travels between two open road systems allowing users to either hike bottom-to-top or top-to-bottom. The trail crosses Trout Creek at the lower trailhead. This crossing can be challenging during peak runoff.

Minton Peak Lookout

Minton Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,351 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in 1932, replaced in 1968, and completely rebuilt in 2011. The mountain was named after Col. David Minton, an Ohio cavalryman who homesteaded (and is buried) near the mouth of Minton Creek. The lookout is typically open from late June through mid-October and is…

Miracle Hot Springs Day Use Area

This is a Forest Service managed day use area.  It is located 42 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 8 miles southwest of Lake Isabella along the old Kern Canyon Road and the lower Kern River. There is no potable water available. The elevation is 2,300 ft.  There is a boat launch for raft put-in and take-out.  There is no fee for this site. There are NO hot springs at…

Miranda Pine Campground

Nestled in the pines. Nice vistas of the Cuyama Valley.

Mirror Lake

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Mirror Lake #1821

The Mirror Lake Trail begins at Forest Road 206 and ends at Mirror Lake. Shortly after leaving the parking area, the trail crosses a .75 mile strip of private land; please remain on the trail in this section. The trail begins in grass and sagebrush, crosses the White River and continues through aspen and lodgepole pine as it climbs. Shortly after reaching the timber, the trail enters the National Forest and then the…

Mirror Lake Campground

This is an unpaved campground with no hook-ups. The campground is near an access to the High Uintas Wilderness. The nearest phone is 16 miles away. Popular local recreation activities include lake fishing and hiking. Campsites 65-79 are equipped for equestrian use (horses, mules, lamas) hitching rails and feeding boxes

Mirror Lake Campground - Gunnison RD

Opportunities for lake and stream fishing abound at Mirror Lake Campground. It is situated on the banks of Mirror Lake and East Willow Creek. The 13,000 foot peaks of the Sawatch Range provide a dramatic backdrop for this site. Mountain biking, four-wheel driving, hiking and horseback riding are only a few of the activities visitors can enjoy from this site. There are 10 campsites.

Mirror Lake Picnic & Fishing Site

Mirror Lake is a popular picnic and fishing stop on the Snowy Range Highway. The site offers 15 picnic tables with scenic views near the base of Medicine Bow Peak. It provides lakeside access for fishing and a short, paved walking trail to the West Lake Marie Trailhead. Other popular hiking trails in the area include the Medicine Bow Peak, Lake Marie Falls, Lakes Trail and Miners Cabin Trails. This…

Mirror Lake Scenic Byway

Heading east from Kamas through the national forest, Mirror Lake Highway is one of the most popular mountain routes in the state.  The road winds through farm and ranch lands and rises to heavily forested, mountain terrain, accented by meadows and rugged peaks.  There are numerous access points into the High Uinta Wilderness along this byway.

Mirror Lake Trailhead

The area near the Mirror Lake Trailhead is available for dispersed camping, and has areas suitable for picketing and high-lining horses. Provides access to the Mirror Lake Trail which passes through private property. Please remain on the trail.

Mirror Lake Trailhead

A new parking lot and plaza area was finished in the fall of 2018, located immediately adjacent to Skibowl West along Highway 26 near Government Camp. The plaza area includes vaulted toilets, picnic table, information kiosk, bike racks, and trash receptacle.  The parking area contains 2 accessible parking spaces and 49 regular parking spaces. The trailhead is located behind the restroom.…

Misery Spring Campground

Providing panoramic views from Ray Ridge into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Misery Spring Campground offers hunting and hiking recreational opportunities. Please Leave-No-Trace.

Mission Lookout Cabin

Like similar Forest Service Lookouts, the Mission site has experienced several face-lifts in its 75 year history as a fire detection tower. The existing structure built in 1959 consists of a 15' by 15' cabin with windows on all sides perched atop a 40 foot wooden tower. With a maximum group capacity of 2 adults and children, Mission Lookout is best suited for a couple or small family. The Tower is equipped with a…

Mission Mountains Wilderness

High mountain lakes. Impressive mountain views. Wild landscapes. Solitude. These are just some of the words used to describe the Missions Mountain Wilderness. With a trail system to lead you to the more popular lakes, and plenty of countryside to practice your wilderness route finding skills, the Missions has something for every type of recreationalist. Take your kids on an easy hike to Glacier Lake. Or challenge…

Mission Ridge Ski Area

See the Mission Ridge Ski Area website for information. http://www.missionridge.com/

Missionary Ridge (543)

Missionary Ridge Trail #543 is excellent during late spring through mid-fall, due to its relatively low elevation and southeast-facing slopes. The trail winds through timber on the lower section, but opens up farther along the trail. After about 1.5 miles of climbing, the trail intersects with Haflin Creek Trail #557 (…

Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

West side of the Shawnee National Forest

Missoula Area

Three recreation areas are conveniently located just outside the Missoula city limits and offer a variety of opportunities for locals and visitors including picnicking, trails for day hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

Missouri Lakes TH #2033

The Missouri Lakes trail is 4.4 miles long. It begins at Missouri Creek Road #704 and ends at Cross Creek Trail and Fancy Pass Trail #2006: The first mile of the trail passes diversion dams and water pipelines. Just past mile 1, the trail crosses the creek at the mouth of a miniature canyon, creating a breath taking view. The trail winds through stands of conifers and crosses the creek several more times before…

Missouri Mountain (Fourteener)

Missouri Mountain is the 36th highest peak in Colorado,at 14,067 feet, and is located in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. The summit is accessed via the Missouri Gulch Trail #1469 which is 5.4 miles (one way), 10.8 miles (…

Missouri River Fishing Access Site

The Missouri River Fishing Access is located at the west end of Road #138 and adjacent to the Missouri River and Beaver Creek.  This section of the Missouri River is free-flowing and located between Hauser Dam and Upper Holter Reservoir. There is a scenic trail that parallels the Missouri River between Beaver Creek and Hauser Dam. Along this route, birds such as osprey, bald eagles, great blue herons…

Mistake Road Connect

USGS Quad - Gilbert Peak; Leashed pets are permitted. This is a developed improved trail.