Horse Riding and Camping

Riding is a great way to connect with nature and experience the tranquility and beauty of the forest. On horseback, you can reach parts of the forest that might be inaccessible by foot or vehicle... and the horse's height adds a new perspective of surrounding nature and wildlife.

Certified weed-free forage and bedding is required on all National Forest land.  No hay is allowed in Wilderness areas.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture maintains a directory of certified weed-free forage producers.

Horseback Riding

Many forest trails are open to multiple uses, and trails may shared by hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists. 

Horses have the right of way on multiple use trails:

• Hikers yield to horses
• Bicyclists yield to horses and hikers

Horse Camping

Horses are not permitted in campgrounds and picnic areas unless specifically stated.

The White River has several equestrian campgrounds with corrals, opportunities for dispersed camping, and miles of trails for riders packing in for overnight stays. 

The Colorado Backcountry Horsemen's online handbook offers safety tips and Leave No Trace advice for camping with horses.

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Beaver Creek #2092

This trail offers a pleasant and scenic hike or bike ride, only a few minutes from Glenwood Springs. The trail follows Beaver Creek out of 4-mile Park, climbs a ridge and drops into the Yank Creek…

Beaver Creek Ski Resort

Beaver Creek Ski Resort is an alpine and cross-country ski resort that also offers summer activities of all sorts.*Several areas and trails on Beaver Creek and Arrowhead mountains are closed in the…

Beaver Creek Trailhead

The Beaver Creek Trailhead is one of the closest Forest Service recreation sites to the City of Rifle. The trailhead provides access to the Beaver Creek Trail and (with a short hike or ride) the…

Beaver Lake Trailhead #2109

The Beaver Lake Trail begins at the base of the Beaver Creek Ski Area and continues past Beaver Lake at 3.3 miles, ending at Turquoise Lakes: This trail follows Beaver Creek as you hike through…

Bench Road (Forest Road #647)

 Bench Road is 4.3 miles. It is open to high clearnace vehicles, ohv, motorcycles, horse and foot traffic. Bench Road completes a loop from #601. The road runs parallel just outside the Flat Tops…

Big Fish TH #1819

The Big Fish Trail begins at the Big Fish Trailhead in the Himes Peak Campground. The trail crosses the White River on a narrow foot bridge, then enters the Flat Tops Wilderness where regulations…

Big Marvine Peak #2258

The Big Marvine Peak Trail is 1.7 miles long. It begins at East Marvine Trail #1822 and ends at the summit of Big Marvine Peak within Flat Tops Wilderness. The trail switchbacks up the steep north…

Big Ridge #1820

Big Ridge Trail #1820 is 9.6 miles long, from Rio Blanco County Road 12 to Mirror Lake Trail #1821. It provides access to the Wild Cow Park Trail #2244. Sable Lake and excellent fishing can be found…

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…