Hiking

Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Day hikes include interpretive trails and short-distance trails perfect for the family. Backpacking hikes include long-distance trails, including the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Backpacking

Varied terrain, magnificent scenery and vast reaches of wild country await the backpacker on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Opportunities include backpacking across the Colorado Trail or into the canyons of the national grasslands. Strap on your backpacks, tie your boots and enjoy the adventure!

Day Hikes

The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands provides numerous day hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. Please stay on trails and leave only footprints.

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Lewis Creek Trail #1331

Lewis Creek Trail #1331 a 4.8-mile trail open to hiking, horseback riding and motorcycles; it is not open to ATVs. The trail is rated as difficult, gaining over 3,000 feet in elevation from east to…

Lion Canyon Trail #1329

Lion Canyon Trail #1329 is a 2.5-mile trail that is open to hiking, horseback riding and motorcycles. It is not open to ATVs. The trail is rated as moderate and gains about 1,400 feet in elevation.

Little Cochetopa Trail #1409

The trail takes off from the end of the road and climbs toward the Continental Divide. Little Cochetopa Creek parallels the trail. Fishing, for brook trout, is especially good in the beaver ponds.…

Little Scraggy Trailhead

Site Open

The Little Scraggy Trailhead is located at the beginning of Forest System Road 550 in the eastern portion of the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area and is the beginning point for Segment 3 of the…

Lizard Rock Trailhead

Site Open

Lizard Rock Trail begins at Spruce Grove Campground. The trail leads 2.5 miles one way in Lost Creek Wilderness, past the Hankins Pass Trail, and intersects with the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. Along…

Long Gulch Trailhead

Site Open

Long Gulch Trailhead provides access to a portion of the Colorado Trail (segment 4).

Longwater Trail #619

Longwater Trail is a 3-mile, moderate trail with many switchbacks that gradually descends to its terminus at the confluence of Tarryall Creek and the South Platte River. 

Lost Creek Wilderness

Lost Creek Wilderness was officially designated by the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1980 with additions in 1993. Today, it totals 119,790 acres. Elevations range from 8,000 feet to 12,400 feet above…

Lost Creek Wilderness - West Side

Site Open

Lost Creek Wilderness offers a great variety of recreational opportunities. There are many miles of trail in or near the wilderness area, and all wilderness regulations apply. Trails in the…

Lost Park Trailhead

Site Open

Lost Park Trailhead provides access to Lost Creek Wilderness via the Wigwam Trail.