McAllister Gulch Road #708 begins at Camp Hale and ends at Shrine Pass Road #709. This is a rough 4WD road that requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. It does provide excellent views near the top of both Resolution Mountain and Hornsilver Mountain.  

 Bar H-L begins at County Road 245, is 6.05 miles and is authorized for full sized street legal high clearnace vehicles; ohv, horse and foot traffic. Most of the trail is on the Blanco District. Summer use ends November 23. Winter use begins as soon as snow depth is sufficient.

 Blair Overlook is accessed off #601.1. It is accessible to full sized, high clearance vehicles, OHVs, bikes, horses and foot traffic. The trail to the overlook is just over 1/2 mile.

 Grizzly Jeep is open to high clearance vehicles; OHV, motorcycles,  horse and foot traffic.

 Bison Lake Road is 4.2 miles. It is open to high clearnace vehicles, ovh, motorcycle, horse and foot traffic. Taking 640 makes a nice loop from #601.

 Bench Road is 4.3 miles. It is open to high clearnace vehicles, ohv, motorcycles, horse and foot traffic. Bench Road completes a loop from #601. The road runs parallel just outside the Flat Tops Wilderness.

 Corral Point Road is 2.4 miles. The road is open to vihicles with high clearance, ohv, motorycycle, horse, bicycle and foot traffic. The road connects#601 and #650.

The United States Congress designated the Flat Tops Wilderness in 1975 and it now has a total of 235,214 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the White River and Routt National Forests. Flat Tops is Colorado's second largest Wilderness, a precious expanse of open land. The White River National Forest has a longstanding tradition of promoting wilderness stewardship.…

The United States Congress designated the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness in 1993 and it now has a total of 12,760 acres. All of this is located in Colorado and is managed by the Forest Service. The Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness is located north of the town of Silverthorne in the Williams Fork Mountains.  The range is dominated by Ptarmigan Peak (12,458 feet) on the southern end and Ute Peak (12,…

Adams Lake Road is accessible from Forest Road 601. The Road is 0.88 miles long and leads visitors to the northeast side of Adams Lake. Adams Lake is a fantastic setting for dispersed camping and fishing.   The Adams Lake Road is open to the following uses: Full-sized vehicles, OHVs, bicycles, horses, and hiking. High-clearance, 4 wheel drive vehicles are recommended for motorized travel.

Upper Three Forks Trailhead provides access to Three Forks Trail #2150. Three Forks Trail is 5.3 miles long and is open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. This trailhead is located on the Bar HL Road (Forest Road 211 at the top of Coulter Mesa). The parking area has room for approximately six vehicles.  The trail…

The town of New Castle is located along I-70 between Rifle and Glenwood Springs, CO. From here, it is a short drive north to Clinetop Mesa, Main Elk Creek, and East Elk Creek. This area includes several motorized and non-motorized trails, including Centennial (East Elk) Trail,…

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The Aldrich Lakes Rim Trail runs east-west from FS251 to FS252. The east end of the trial is rocky and rutted, and requires technical skills to traverse safely. It is not recommended for beginners.

The United States Congress designated the Holy Cross Wilderness in 1980 and it now has a total of 123,409 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the White River and Pike San Isabel National Forest. The wilderness is characterized by rugged ridgelines and glacier-carved valleys, spruce-fir forests, cascading streams and dozens of lakes; elevations range from 8,500 feet…

With the passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964, Congress created the National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness areas are managed to preserve their natural conditions and wild character for present and future generations. They possess outstanding ecological, geological, scientific, educational, scenic, or…

 Cliff Lakes Trail is accessible from Trail #601 and is open to full sized vehicle with high clearance; ohv, bike, horse and foot traffic.The trail is .8 miles.

Crater Trailhead serves as the northern access point for the Blair Lake Trail #2048, which enters the Flat Tops Wilderness. Blair Lake Trail runs 6.2 miles south from the Crater Trailhead, passing several scenic lakes and ending at the…

This extreme road starts off Homestake Road #703 and ends at Holy Cross City historic site. This is one of the more difficult and popular roads in the state. Consult a 4-wheel drive guidebook for a detailed description of this route and recommended vehicle specifications. Stock vehicles should not attempt this one.

ALERTS: • Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass…

This dirt road starts at Hwy 24 and ends at Hwy 24 again further to the south: This road is flat for the first 1/2 mile before steadily climbing switchbacks through forest for another 2 miles or so before reaching a ridge with outstanding views of the Homestake Valley and Camp Hale. It then climbs quickly into the forest and continues winding south for a total of 20 miles over the Continental Divide and ending up…

The United States Congress designated the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 82,026 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado in the Williams Mountains and is managed by the White River National Forest. Settled between the spectacular Colorado Wildernesses of Holy Cross on the north, Maroon Bells-Snowmass on the west, and Collegiate Peaks on the south, Hunter-Fryingpan…

East Elk Creek Trail #1841 is 6.9 miles long and is the closest Forest Service recreation site to the Town of New Castle. The trail starts by crossing a wooden bridge across East Elk Creek. The trail then heads steadily uphill, winding its way along the creek and surrounding cliffsides. As they climb, visitors are treated to a variety of good views of East Elk Creek Canyon. This initial trail segment features…

Ruedi Marina Day Use dump station is CLOSED The septic waste dump station at Ruedi Marina day use area is closed and non-functional. The nearest dump stations are in Silt and Edwards. Aquatic Invaders Aquatic invasive species, such as zebra and quagga mussels, impair natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities. Their ability to reproduce prolifically has made them a significant nuisance in…