Horse Riding and Camping
The GMUG National Forests offer many trails suitable for horseback riding. Horses are allowed on hiking trails unless a trail is designated for foot travel only. There are several dude ranches and outfitters in the area that rent horses for trail rides and pack trips. Horses are not allowed in developed campgrounds but may be kept adjacent to them. The GMUG has a few select campgrounds that are designed to accommodate horse camping.
Only certified weed-free hay or processed feed may be brought onto National Forest System lands. Only processed feed may be used in Wilderness areas. Tree-saver straps for picket lines and portable corrals are recommended.
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Agate Creek #484
The Agate Creek Trail #484 begins at the Agate Trailhead on Highway 50 and ends at its intersection with the Crest Trail #531. The trail heads eastward, winding through the Agate Creek drainage and…
Agate Spur #484.2A
Forest Trail #484.2A (Agate Spur Trail) is 0.6 miles long. It begins at U.S. Highway 50 (T. 48 N. R. 5 E. Section 6) and ends at Forest Trail #484 (T48N R5E Section 6). Forest Trail #484.2A is open…
Alder Creek #510
The Alder Creek Trail #510 provides access into the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, where Wilderness Regulations apply. This trail receives only light maintenance so visitors should be prepared to…
Alder Creek #577
Alder Creek Trail (#577) is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #538.2A and ends at Forest Road #882. Portions of this trail ( #577) are open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking,…
Alpine #225
The Alpine Trail #225 begins at Forest Service Road #858, Owl Creek Pass/Cimarron Road and ends at Forest Service road #868, the Alpine Plateau Access Road on the Gunnison Ranger District. This trail…
Alpine Mine #206.1A
The Alpine Mine Trail #206.1A begins at an intersection with the Weehawken Trail #206 and ends at an overlook just past the Alpine Mine. The Weehawken Trail switchbacks as it ascends the hillside on…
Alpine Tunnel #539
For a description of this area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471.
Alpine. #225
The Alpine Trail #225 begins near the Alpine Guard Station on the Alpine Forest Access Road, FSR #686 and ends at Forest Service Road #858 on the Ouray Ranger District. Originally the Alpine Trail…
Aqueduct #753
Forest Trail #753 (Aqueduct Trail) is located on the south-side of the Grand Mesa National Forest. The eastern trailhead access is off Forest Road #127 and the western trailhead is off Forest Road…
Ashley #147
The Ashley Trail #147 begins at Forest Service Road #506, Payne Mesa Road, and comes to an end on the northeast point of Ashley Ridge. The trail follows Ashley Ridge, descending gradually until it…