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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Devil's Playground Trailhead #753

Site Open

The first 1/2 mile of the Devil's Playground Trail is shared with the Crags Trail. At the Y, bear right and cross the bridge over the creek. The trail follows an old road to just below…

Dexter Campground

Dexter Campground is located on the northern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir, adjacent to the Dexter Point Boating Site. The campground offers 11 tent-only sites and eight large recreational vehicle…

Dodgeton Trail #1302

Dodgeton Trail #1302 is moderate difficulty trail accessed from the Spring Creek Trailhead 1/4 mile south of Cuchara on Hwy. 12. Trail length is 4.25 miles. Open to foot and horse travel, and also…

Dome Rock Trail #1387

Dome Rock Trail #1387 is a moderate difficulty single-track trail open to foot travel, horse riding, mountain biking and motorcycles but closed to ATVs and full size vehicles. The trail is 2.4 miles…

Dry Creek Trail #1343

Dry Creek Trail #1343 is a 3.4-mile, difficult trail located in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. It is open to hiking and horseback riding. The trail accesses three shallow lakes known as Dry Lakes.…

East Bear Trailhead #1333

Access to East Bear Gulch Trail #1333, single track open to motorcycles. Trail length is 2.3 miles. The trail accesses Tanner Trail and Stultz Trail. ATV use is allowed on Stultz and Tanner.USGS Topo…

Elbert Creek Campground

Located off the Halfmoon Road (Forest Service Road 110), Elbert Creek is a first-come, first-served campground with 17 sites, adjacent to the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive trailheads at 10,000…

Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area

Site Open

Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is located below the dam of the Eleven Mile Reservoir near Lake George in the southeast corner of South Park. The narrow, dirt road traversing the canyon used to be…

Farley Flower Overlook Observation Site

Site Open

Interpretive displays and parking. A stone monument is in place with a bronze plaque dedicated to John B. Farley. Beautiful view of the mountains with a meadow full of wildflowers in the summer.USGS…

Father Dyer Campground

Father Dyer Campground has 26 sites and is located in a shaded lodgepole pine forest near the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake at an elevation of 9,900 feet. A foot trail to the lake is available…