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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Bighorn TH #2013
The 3.25 mile Bighorn Trail begins at Bighorn Road and ends at an old shack at 10,778 feet. The first 1/2 mile of the trail climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley, then more gradually climbs up…
Bison Lake Road #640.1
Bison Lake Road is 4.2 miles. It is open to high clearnace vehicles, ovh, motorcycle, horse and foot traffic. Taking 640 makes a nice loop from #601.
Blair Lake #2048
The Blair Lake Trail leads visitors into the southern edge of the Flat Tops Wilderness. The trail runs through spruce forest and open meadows, and passes by several scenic mountain lakes. The…
Blair Mountain TH #601.1
Blair Mountain is accessed off the Buford New Castle Road #245. It is approved for high clearance full sized vehicles, OHV, bike, horse and foot travel. The trail is 17 miles, and is extremely…
Blair Overlook TH #601.2E
Blair Overlook is accessed off #601.1. It is accessible to full sized, high clearance vehicles, OHVs, bikes, horses and foot traffic. The trail to the overlook is just over 1/2 mile.
Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)
Blanco RDThe Blanco Ranger District offers an abundance of well-marked trailheads for access to backcountry and the historic Flat Tops Wilderness
Bogan Flats Campground
This campground offers 35 campsites plus a host site near the Crystal River. Bogan Flats Campground is located adjacent to the Crystal River. It is one of the most scenic and therefore popular…
Bogan Flats Group Campground
This group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Water available from faucets in the main campground 1/4 mile away. Vault type toilets. Camping unit has table and benches, fire rings, and spurs for…
Boiler Creek #1843
The Boiler Creek trail is2.28 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 636 and ends at Forest Boundary. The trail is open for high clearance vehicles; OHV, horse and foot traffic.
Booth Lake #2011
The Booth Lake trail begins at Booth Creek Road and ends at Booth Lake: The trail climbs up the Booth Creek valley through mostly aspen groves before passing the 60-foot Booth Falls. Beyond the falls…