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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Grizzly Lake

Site Open

The Grizzly Lake road is rough, rocky and considered a difficult route by most 4-wheel enthusiasts. Fishing is considered excellent by anglers with abundant brook trout in the lake and in nearby…

Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

Site Open

The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway can be accessed from either Grant or Georgetown.The south side of the Byway is located on the Pike National Forest/South Platte Ranger District and provides access…

Halfmoon East Campground

Halfmoon East is a first-come, first-served campground, with five sites located off the Halfmoon Road (Forest Service Road 110) near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive trailheads at 9,900…

Halfmoon Recreation Area

Site Open

Forest Service Road 110, known as the Halfmoon Road, follows the southern border of the Mount Massive Wilderness. It provides access to several popular campgrounds, as well as two of the most popular…

Halfmoon West Campground

Located off the Halfmoon Road (Forest Service Road 110), Halfmoon West is a first-come, first-served campground, with 17 sites, near the Mount Elbert and Mount Massive trailheads at 9,900 feet. This…

Hall Valley Area

Site Open

The Hall Valley/Handcart Gulch staging area provides limited day use parking for vehicles and trailers for those continuing to Webster Pass and Red Cone by OHV. No overnight camping allowed at…

Hayden Creek Campground

Hayden Creek Campground is a hidden gem on the Salida Ranger District. The campground is small with only 11 sites. It is located on the banks of Hayden Creek and at the base of the majestic Sangre…

Holy Cross Wilderness

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Holy Cross Wilderness, established in 1980, now encompasses a total of 122,918 acres spanning San Isabel and White River National Forests. Its name comes from the 14,007-foot Mount of the Holy Cross,…

Horn Creek Trail #1342

Horn Creek Trail #1342 is a 4.6-mile difficult hike located in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The trail follows Horn Creek and accesses the Horn Lakes. The trail is accessed from the Horn Creek…

Horn Peak Trail #1362

Horn Peak Trail #1362 is a 4-mile (one way), difficult hike located in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area. The trail crosses a drainage of Hennequin Creek, then climbs steeply to the top of Horn…