Recreation
Use the tools below to explore the thousands of recreation opportunities the Rocky Mountain Region has to offer. You can filter by Forest, recreation site type, water availability, current open/closed status, and more. Not sure where to start? Just type in an activity like "fishing" to find your new favorite destination.
'76 Trailhead
Looking for a View?The '76 Trail is a 3/4-mile moderate to strenuous trail that takes hikers to a summit offering panoramic views of Spearfish Canyon. It is a steep trail and climbs over 1,000 feet…
3 Elk Creek Trail #1455
Three Elk Creek Trail #1455 is located just north of Buena Vista off County Road 368 that provides access to Mount Columbia at 14,073 feet, with an elevation gain of 4,813 feet. Please keep in mind…
41 Trail #145
The 41 Trail #145 begins on FSR #505 and is a connection trail ending on FSR #533. This trail begins a gradual descend for the first mile, becoming steeper as it descends into the Potter Creek…
47 Trail #403
The 47 Trail #403 begins at Forest Service Road #402, Divide Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #600. It switchbacks down into a drainage, turning south and following a bench most of its length.…
AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site
Site Open
Located next to the Colorado River, the AA Barn is a reservable, day-use site for group picnics and other gatherings, with nearby attractions such as Rocky Mountain National Park, Shadow Mountain…
Abe Lee Fishing Site
Site Open
Abe Lee Fishing Site is located on the south shore of Turquoise Lake, 6 miles west of Leadville. Good fishing plus a many other recreational opportunities are available at this…
Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: Shoshone
The United States Congress designated the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 943,648 acres. Spanning the Montana-Wyoming border on the Shoshone, Gallatin, and Custer…
Abyss Lake Trail #602
The Abyss Lake Trail is a popular hiking trail, ending at Abyss Lake. The lake is nestled in a high bowl-shaped depression formed by glaciers (called a glacial cirque) between Mount Bierstadt and…
Acme Creek Road (#219)
Site Open
Accessed from the Cherokee Park Road, CR 80C. Requires a stream crossing.
Acorn Creek TH #71
This trail offers the hiker solitude as well as an excellent opportunity to view wildlife. You will hike through beautiful Aspen groves, sagebrush meadows, and forests of spruce and fir trees before…