Horse Riding and Camping

Several opportunities are available for equestrians to ride on Forest Service system trails and/or camp at developed campgrounds. Contact your local Forest Service office for locations and regulations.

Reservations for camping at developed campgrounds are recommended for dates between Memorial Day and Labor Day at www.Recreation.gov. 

Horseback Riding

Much of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands can be explored on the back of a horse for a unique adventure. For detailed information on a particular area, please contact your local Forest Service office directly.

Horse Camping

Horses are allowed in only a few developed campgrounds on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Only certified weed-free hay/forage is allowed within National Forest System lands to prevent the introduction and spread of noxious weeds. 

• Region 2 Certified Weed-free Forage Requirements

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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…

Four Mile Trailhead

Site Open

The Four Mile Trailhead provides access to: Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail #617 which enters Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness was established in 1993 to preserve its quality,…

Goodwin Trail #1346

Goodwin Trail #1346 is a 3.4-mile (one way) hiking trail for foot or stock animal travel, located entirely in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. It is rated as difficult; the trail gains about 2,000…

Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness

Site Open

The Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1993, and it now has a total of 23,087 acres. Soaring dramatically from the plains of Colorado, Greenhorn Mountain rises from 7,600 to…

Greenhorn Trail #1316

The Greenhorn Trail #1316 is a 7.8-mile, moderate difficulty trail open to hiking and horseback riding. It begins at 7,460 feet elevation and gains 3,880 feet to finish at 11,340 feet. This trail is…

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…

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…