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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Calf Creek Plateau #458
Forest Trail #458 (Calf Creek Plateau Trail) is 6.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #788 (T44N R3W Section 35) and ends at Forest Trail #460 (T44N R3W Section 26). Part of the trail is in the…
Camel's Garden #630
The Camel’s Garden Trail #630 begins at a gate at the end of Pine Street and ends at an intersection with the Telluride Trail #631. It serves as a connection trail between the Bear Creek Preserve…
Cameron Gulch #549
Forest Trail #549 (Cameron Gulch Trail) is 1.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #427 and ends at Forest Road #752.3B. Forest Trail #549 is open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking,…
Camp #476
Forest Trail #476 (Camp Trail) is 5.4 miles long. It begins at Hinsdale County Road 3 and ends at Rio Grande National Forest Trail #743 at the Gunnison National Forest boundary. Forest Trail #476 is…
Canal #408
The Canal Trail #408 begins at Forest Service Road 738, Brush Creek Road, and ends at an intersection with the Strand Bonus Trail #407. The trail travels through an open meadow on the side of Strand…
Cannibal Plateau #464
Forest Trail #464 (Cannibal Plateau Trail) is 5.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #788 and ends at a dead end. The trail is open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking, horseback…
Canon Infierno #461
The Canon Infierno Trail #461 begins at the Brush Creek Trailhead on Forest Road #788 and end at Devil's Lake. It travels along the wilderness boundary following Brush Creek and eventually enters…
Canyon Creek #481
Canyon Creek Trail #481 begins on FSR #888 across from the Snowblind Campground and ends at the end of FSR #888. The trail follows Canyon Creek in a west/northwest direction toward Tomichi Pass. …
Carbon #436
The Carbon Trail #436 begins on Gunnison County Road 12 and ends at Forest Service Road 730.1B. After crossing Coal Creek, the trail begins to climb and intersects the Green Lake Trail #566 in about…
Carpenter #510
The Carpenter Trail #510 is a short trail that connects FSR #260 with Michaelsen Creek where trout fishing is good.Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions