Hiking

Day hiking and backpacking are age old activities on the Forest. Learn more

Backpacking

From a single night trip to your favorite fishing hole to a week long excursion deep in the wilderness area, the Rio Grande NF has backpacking opportunities galore. Bur remember, many of the high country destination can hold snow well into the summer. Plan your trip accordingly. 

General Hiking

Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Explore the Rio Grande NF on foot by taking a stroll in  the mountains, walking along a roadside or climbing one of our many "fourteeners." Visit or call our ranger district offices for information on hiking trails. Know Before You Go

Day Hikes

Grab your day pack, sunscreen, water, and a snack and hit the trail on the Rio Grande NF! There are plenty of trails with easy access that offer stunning scenery and a way to get find solace in the forest. See general hiking information above. 

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West Fork Rio Chama Trailhead - Trail #740

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The West Fork Rio Chama trail is 1 1/4 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 738 and ends at the junction with Trail 741.  Trail 741 was formerly numbered as Trail 740 from this junction on.The…

West Frisco Trailhead #850

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South of Del Norte

Wheeler Geologic Area

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Wheeler Geologic Area is part of the La Garita Wilderness, within this area you will find many trails, some nearby peaks over 13,000 ft and expansive views. Located near the old mining town of…

Wilderness areas

Wilderness is defined as a portion of land set aside by the 1964 Congressional Wilderness Act that will remain unspoiled for future generations. The Wilderness Act gave the U.S. Forest Service a…