Hiking
The White River National Forest has miles of trails, ranging from short interpretive trails, to day hikes and multi-day backpacking treks.
Backpacking
Backpackers: Are you looking for the Four Pass Loop, Conundrum Hot Springs or popular areas in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness?
Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in popular zones. Permits must be acquired in advance at Recreation.gov.
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Acorn Creek TH #71
This trail offers the hiker solitude as well as an excellent opportunity to view wildlife. You will hike through beautiful Aspen groves, sagebrush meadows, and forests of spruce and fir trees before…
American Lake TH #1985
ALERTS:• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass…
Anderson Reservoir #2260
The Anderson Reservoir Trail climbs steeply out of Picket Pin Creek, then angles left through groves of aspen and lodgepole pine. Anderson Reservoir offers good fishing. Domestic cattle may be…
Anthracite Pass TH #1969
Raggeds WildernessThe Raggeds Wilderness covers 65,443 acres spanning Gunnison and White River National Forests.A very difficult day hike to a mountain pass through groves of aspen, pine forests and…
Antones #1871
The Antones Trail begins at LEDE Reservoir and ends at Forest Service Road 414. The trail begins as an old jeep road, then enters aspen forest as a gradual uphill climb until it comes to the top of…
Argentine Pass TH #77
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…
Arkansas Mountain TH #1965
ALERTS:• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass…
Aspen Area
The Aspen area is known for its beautiful peaks over 14,000 feet and majestic wilderness experiences. It's home to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, one of the most iconic areas in Colorado.
Aspen to Crested Butte via East Maroon TH #1983
ALERTS:• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass…
Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon TH #1970
ALERTS:• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass…