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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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…

Cross Creek Trail #812

The Cross Creek trail is 4.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 360 and ends at Forest Road 350.This trail is mostly used by people camping at Cross Creek Campground during the summer months. In…

Cumbres Pass North Trailhead # 813 - CDT Access

Site Open

Located off State Highway 17 at the turnoff to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir on Cumbres Pass.  The trailhead is approx. 150 yards west of Forest Road 118 just after turning off Highway 17. The trail…

Deadman Loop Trail #854

The Deadman Loop trail (#854) is 4.6 miles long. It begins and ends near the BLM and Forest Service boundary along road 5120. The trail is open for the following uses: mtn biking, day hiking, foot…

Decker Trail #834

The Decker Trail #834 is 7.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 430 and ends at Tie Hill Trail #835.The trail is open for the following uses: foot and horse travel. It is a non-motorized trail.…

Deep Creek Trail # 806

From the trailhead the trail goes up the drainage about 9 miles until you reach FDR#528. FDT#806 (Deep Creek Trail) continues by following FDR #528 approx. 3 miles to North Lime Creek Trailhead. From…

Deep Creek Trail #779

The Deep Creek Trail is 6.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 787 and ends at Forest Trail #908.The trail is open for the following uses: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Hunting

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.

Dry Creek Trail # 700

The Dry Creek trail is 16.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 264 and ends at Forest Road 330.This trail called Old Dry Creek Stock Driveway is still used to drive livestock to the high country.…

Duck Lake Trailhead - Trail # 732

Site Open

The Duck Lake trail is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 128 and ends at Duck Lake.The trail is a fairly gentle walk that offers scenic vistas of the Conejos Valley and gives access to several…