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.
Recreation
Arapaho Basin Ski Resort
Arapaho Basin operates mid-October to early-June depending on weather. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area first opened in 1946 with one tow rope and a $1.25 lift ticket. The area now offers over 1,400 acres,…
Arapaho Bay Campground
Site Closed
The Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake. The campground offers three loops of single and double-family sites, a few of…
Arapaho Glacier Trail
The Arapaho Glacier Trail leads northward from the Rainbow Lakes Trailhead (located before the Rainbow Lakes Campground) and enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Climbing through the woods for about…
Arapaho National Recreation Area
Site Partially Closed
The Arapaho National Recreation Area covers 35,000 acres in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. Established by Congress in 1978, the area offers world-class recreation opportunities and…
Arapaho Pass Trail
Starting from the Monarch Lake Trailhead, the 10.4 mile, one-way trail remains in the forest for the first 6 miles. Campsites are limited in this area due to steep slopes. The scenery then opens up…
Arapaho Pass Trail
From the Fourth of July Trailhead, the Arapaho Pass Trail climbs the northern slope of the North Fork, Middle Boulder Creek drainage into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The Diamond Lake Trail…
Arch Rock Trail #1881
Arch Rock Trail #1881 is an 8-mile hiking trail located in Picture Canyon. Please carry water with you, as the spring water is not safe to drink. Look for cairns, or stone posts, to help you locate…
Archuleta Trail # 839
NOTE: Camping not permitted within 200 feet of Archuleta Lake.The Archuleta Trail is 7.0 miles long and well maintained. This trail is heavily used by hikers and stock users. It begins at Forest Road…
Archuleta Trailhead - Trails # 741 & # 740
Site Open
The Archuleta trail is composed of 2 segments. Trail 741 is 4.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Forest Trail 740.1. Trail 740.1 is 6.99 miles long. It begins at Trail 740 and…
Argentine Pass Trailhead #77 - CDT Access
The Peru Creek drainage is rich in mining history with numerous underground mine shafts, so be careful where you walk. Historic relics are most meaningful in their natural settings so please leave…