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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 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”

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James Peak Lake (#804)

Length: James Peak Lake Trailhead (TH) to James Peak Lake - 1.1 miles; to Little Echo Lake - 0.9 miles; to Rogers Pass - 5 miles. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY. Elevation: 11,600 feet at the TH; 11,185 feet at Little Echo Lake; 12,400 feet at the Continental Divide; 11,860 feet at Rogers Pass; 13,294 feet at James Peak. Trail Description: From the…

James Peak Lake Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the James Peak Lake and Ute trails. Four-wheel drive is required for driving to James Peak Lake Trailhead. This road is not plowed in the winter. View an area map here.

Jean Lunning (#907)

Length: Niwot Cutoff Trailhead (TH) to Jean Lunning - 0.6 miles; to Pawnee Pass Trail - 1.9 miles; Niwot Ridge - 3.2 miles. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY Elevation: 10,300 feet at the TH; 10,521 feet at Long Lake; 11,442 feet at Niwot Ridge. Trail Summary: From the Niwot Picnic Area inside the…

Jenny Creek

Jenny Creek Trail begins at the Jenny Creek Trailhead, just outside of Eldora Mountain Resort's private parking lot. This trail crosses private land and is not open for use when Eldora Mountain Resort is closed to the public. Access in the summer is only available from the Rollins Pass Road. The trail skirts the ski area's nordic center, climbing to a low saddle. From here, two segments of Jenny Creek Trail diverge…

Pawnee Picnic Area

Located on the east side of Brainard Lake adjacent to Pawnee Campground, Pawnee Picnic Area is set in the shade of the subalpine forest adjacent to Brainard Lake Road. The site offers 12 picnic sites with picnic tables, pedestal grills, metal fire rings, and trash receptacles. View an area map here.

Pawnee Campground

This campground has a total of 47 campsites for tents, campers, trailers, or RVs. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, and trash services are provided. Not provided: electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Eight people are allowed per site except for units 12 and 32 which will accommodate 15 people each. Pawnee Campground…

Guanella Pass Campground

The Guanella Pass Campground is located about 7 miles south of Georgetown on the Gunaella Pass Scenic Byway. Visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the area. Facilities: The campground is split into two loops by the county road and South Clear Creek. There are 18 sites in the campground. Elevan are suitable for RV camping and seven are more suitable for tents. Large RVs are not recommended on the byway. Each site has…

Loveland Pass Trailhead

The Loveland Pass Trailhead is located just south of I-70 and provides summer and winter recreation opportunities. Loveland Ski Area is located at the eastern end of the pass, and Arapahoe Basin is located on the west side. The pass itself is a popular destination for backcountry skiers. There are no facilities at this trailhead. View a COTREX map

Maxwell Falls Lower (#111)

One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike. It follows Maxwell Creek, and the waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful. Jefferson County law requires dogs be on a leash at all times while on this trail.

Maxwell Falls Upper (#111)

One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike. It follows Maxwell Creek, and the waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful. Jefferson County law requires dogs be on a leash at all times while on this trail.

Mizpah Campground

THIS CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY. A small rustic campground located along Highway 40 and West Clear Creek in a spruce-fir forest. Mizpah is a first-come, first-served campground. There are ten sites available; all sites are suitable for RV camping and tents. Facilities provided include restrooms and water. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. There are no electric/water/sewer site…

Mount Bierstadt (#711)

Length: 3.6 miles ONE-WAY Elevation: 11,471 feet - 14,063 feet Trail Description: Begin at the Bierstadt Trailhead. From the parking area, the trail descends gently toward Scott Gomer Creek. At 11,470 feet, the trail crosses the creek and begins its ascent toward the summit. From the creek, the trail cimbs gradually through the willows then up onto the board northwest shoulder. Nearing the summit, the trail grows…

Mount Blue Sky Summit / Interpretive Site

Drive the highest paved road in North America. Whether it is for the views, wildlife or history, “The Top” offers something for everyone. To the east, look out at the plains of Colorado and the Denver area. To the west, take in views of the continental divide, including Grays and Torreys peaks, the only 14,000 foot mountains on the Continental Divide. Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is visible to the…

Lost Creek (#42)

Length: 5 miles ONE-WAY Elevation: 8,634 feet - 10,826 feet Trail Description: From Lost Creek/Captain Mountain Trailhead, the trail gradually descends and then climbs through lodgepole pine, aspen and spruce forest. The trail follows Lost Creek to Cub Creek Trail (#40). NOTE: The Mount Evans State Wildlife Area…

Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area & Scenic Byway

The Scenic Byway to Mount Blue Sky climbs over 7,000 feet in its 28-mile length, reaching an altitude of 14,130' feet. Idaho Springs serves as the starting point to the byway, which is the highest paved road in North America! This drive offers visitors scenic views of the Continental Divide, mountain goat and bighorn sheep herds, marmots, birds and apline wildflowers, and the Rocky Mountain Bristlecone…

Cutthroat Bay Group Campground

Cutthroat Bay Group campground is located on Lake Granby, six miles southeast of Grand Lake. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. Facilities: The campground offers two accessible group campsite that accommodate up to 30 people each. Each site is equipped with a picnic shelter, tables, a campfire circle and 12 tent pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A…

Salt Cabin Park Road (#259)

Located off Crown Point Road 139, south of the Poudre Canyon. This road is temporarly closed due to aerial mulching and associated logging operations. Please see Cameron Peak Mulching Order & Map under Cameron Peak Fire Closures on the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests homepage at www.fs.usda.gov/arp. (Look under "Alerts and Warnings"

Hurley Road (#352, #352A)

Hurley Road is located off Buckhorn Road in the Pennock Pass area.

Green Ridge (#112)

Length: 1 mile ONE-WAY Elevation: 8,378 feet Trail Description: The trail begins before the Pine Beach Picnic Site and moves south, hugging the shore of Shadow Mountain Reservoir. About .6 miles in, the trail crosses through private land. Be sure to stay on the trail. The trail ends at the Green Ridge Picnic…

Williams Peak (#26)

Length: 7 miles ONE-WAY Elevation: 8,420 feet at the trailhead; 11,180 feet at the junction with Williams Peak Road (FSR 200) Trail Description: Begin at the Williams Peak Trailhead. The first 4 miles of the trail is a moderate hike, however the last part is quite steep. The trail crosses private land for about 3…

Doe Creek System

The Doe Creek Trail system consists of several trails in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Users can hike, mountain bike, and enjoy fall colors on these trails. Download a trail profile of Doe Creek Trail (#9.3) here.

Oak Camp

Visitors to Oak Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camp is available for horse and general camping. No OHV camping allowed. This camp is also a designated hunter's camp. General camping, no water available, and vault toilets.

Red Bluff Camp

Visitors to Red Bluff Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camping area is a walk-in tent type camping facility which users must hike in 1/4 mile from the parking area to get to the Kisatchie Bayou shore. General camping, no water available, vault toilets, and trash receptacles.

Anderson Pond Day-Use Area

Visitors to Anderson Pond can utilize the bank fishing and shaded picnic area with easy access from Louisiana Highway 118. Often, the Kisatchie Ranger District's annual Fishing Derby is held here. Persons intending to fish must be legally licensed to fish in Louisiana. General day-use, vault toilets, trash receptacles and bank fishing.

South Piney #080

The motorized portion of this trail ends at Kearny Creek at a dispersed camping area.