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Sulphur Ranger District

Recreational opportunities abound in this haven located high up in the Rocky Mountains. The Sulphur Ranger District is over 442,000 acres in Grand County, Colorado. Being surrounded by mountain peaks, meadows and lakes, you are in for a truly majestic experience in this forest.

Summers are filled with mountain biking near the towns of Winter Park and Fraser, hiking or backpacking in one of the five Wilderness areas or in the Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA), and enjoying the wildflowers and wildlife.

Many of the hiking trails are also open to equestrians. The Three Lakes of Grand, Granby and Shadow Mountain are great places to escape with your boat or a fishing pole for a day. The Stillwater area next to the town of Grand Lake has miles of trails for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. Camping cannot be overlooked either with 15 campgrounds and nearly 500 campsites.

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Darling Creek Trail
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Darling Creek Trail (#18) is 5.2 miles one way. The trail crosses the boardwalk. The trail is a moderate hike at the start. When the trail forks from Darling Creek, it quickly gains elevation and…

Darling Creek Trailhead
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping
The Darling Creek Trailhead is located near the South Fork Campground in the Williams Fork area. The Darling Creek Trail (#18) is 5.2 miles one way. The trail crosses the boardwalk. The trail is a…

Denver Creek Campground
Site Closed
This first come, first served campground is located in the Willow Creek Valley along US Highway 125. The campground is divided into two loops, one on each side of the highway. Willow Creek flows by…

Devils Thumb Trailhead
Hiking
The Devils Thumb Trailhead provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness via the Devils Thumb Trail, the High Lonesome Trail (#7), and the Continental Divide Trail.

Doe Creek Trail System
Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports
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.

Doe Creek Trailhead
Winter Sports Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Doe Creek Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area and provides access to many trails in the Doe Creek Trail System.

East Shore Trailhead
Winter Sports Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The East Shore Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The East Shore Trail follows the shore of Shadow Mountain Reservoir and enters into Rocky Mountain National Park. This…

Elk Meadow Trail
Biking Winter Sports Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Begin at the Elk Meadows Trailhead. Head south on the Elk Creek Road for a quarter mile and turn left onto the Elk Meadow Trail. The trail heads south for a mile before meeting up with the M72 D2…

Last updated September 12, 2025

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