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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Burro Creek Trailhead #873

Site Open

This facility consists of a gravel parking lot and some trail signing.  This is a major ATV friendly trailhead for the lower approach to the Burro Creek Trail # 873 right off the Pinos Creek Road #…

Burro Trail # 873

The Burro Trail is 7.1 miles long. It begins at County Road 14 and ends at Forest Road 329.The trail drops off the main road down to the mouth of Burro Creek, then it follows the creek to its…

Canon Rincon Trail # 722

The Canon Rincon trail is 8.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 105 and ends at Forest Trail 724. This trail is a steep, ridged canyon that drains into a spectacular glacial cirque below Conejos…

Canon Verde Trail 726

The Canon Verde trail is 5.5 miles long. It begins at the intersection of Forest Trail 724 on the South fork of the Conejos and goes to Green Lake and past it and ends at Trail 813, Continenatl…

Carnero Guard Station Cabin

Site Open

The cabin has two rooms including a combination kitchen/dining room and a bedroom with three bunk beds.  The kitchen includes a propane refrigerator, stove, and heat.   The cabin is easily…

Castle Rock Trail #846

The Castle Rock Trail (#846) is 3.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #898 and ends at Forest Boundary Gate behind the Castle Rock Subdivision. There is no access to the trail from from County…

Cathedral Campground

Site Open

Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork on Embargo Creek. The campground has 22 sites, all first come, first served. 17 are dead end spurs and 5 are pull through…

Cathedral Trail # 794

The Cathedral trail is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 640 at Cathedral Campground and ends at Forest Trail 795.The trail begins on the east side of the larger and more northerly loop of…

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…