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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Chama Basin Trailhead - Trail # 738

Site Open

The Chama Basin Trailhead is at the beginning of Forest Service property at the end of FDR 121. It gives access to the Archuleta Creek and Chama River trails. Dispersed camping is allowed there.

Chama River Trailhead - Trail # 738

Site Open

The Chama River trail is 4.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Orel Cabin. Trail 740 begins approx. 2 miles up trail 738.This trail follows the Chama River to the confluence of the…

Chama, NM

Located on Highway 17, 10 miles south of the Colorado border.

Comstock Campground

Site Temporarily Closed

Comstock Campground is in the Rock Creek Drainage 18 miles southwest of Monte Vista. The campground facilities include 7 sites with tables and fire rings, a vault type toilet, and ample parking space…

Continental Divide NST Trailhead #813

Site Open

The Continental Divide NST trail is 277.2 miles long. It begins at the turnoff to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir on Cumbres Pass and ends at Windy Peak.  The trail is open again after having been…

Copper Creek Trailhead

Site Open

This high altitude trailhead sits at the end of Middle Creek Road 524.  The facility consists of a turnaround loop, parking lot and trailhead signing.  The trail from here soon enters the Weminuche…

Creede, CO

 Located on Highway 149,  22 miles north west of South Fork &  48 miles south east of Lake City..

Crestone, CO

Site Open

Crestone is 12 miles east of Highway 17. Turn east at the Town of Moffat.

Cross Creek Campground

Site Open

There are 12 sites located on both side of Cross Creek just above the Beaver Reservoir inlet.  Fishing in nearby Beaver Reservoir and Beaver Creek. Hiking or ATV riding up Cross Creek Trail. Cross…

Deep Creek Trailhead #806

Site Open

The trailhead is located due south of the Creede, CO airport.  This facility consists of a parking lot and trailhead signing for the Deep Creek Trail.