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Rifle Ranger District

The Rifle Ranger District manages the west end of Glenwood Canyon, north and south of the Colorado River

Recreation Sites

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Adams Lake Road #601.2C

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Adams Lake Road is accessible from Forest Road 601. The Road is 0.88 miles long and leads visitors to the northeast side of Adams Lake. Adams Lake is a fantastic setting for dispersed camping…

Bar H-L Road (Forest Road #211)

Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
 Bar H-L begins at County Road 245, is 6.05 miles and is authorized for full sized street legal high clearnace vehicles; ohv, horse and foot traffic. Most of the trail is on the Blanco District.…

Battlement #2160 (East)

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This page describes the eastern half of the Battlement Trail. This portion of the trail traverses the Mamm Creek drainage, and can be accessed from the west via the Beaver Creek Trail or West Mamm…

Battlement #2160 (West)

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This page describes the western half of the Battlement Trail. This portion of the trail traverses the Battlement Mesa, and can be accessed from the west via the Battlement Road or from the east via…

Battlement Jeep (Forest Road 847)

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Battlement Jeep Trail is 4.3 miles long and gains 2,000 feet of elevation. The route is extremely rough, rocky, and steep, and is recommended for experts only. Trail features include steep scree…

Battlement Mesa Area

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Battlement Mesa area is located south of Interstate 70 and shares its southern border with the Grand Mesa National Forest. The Battlement Mesa area can be accessed from Rifle, CO and…

Battlement Reservoirs #2160.5

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
The Battlement Reservoirs Trail (also known as the ) leads to the Battlement Reservoirs, which are a chain of seven man-made lakes located in a spectacular mountain setting. Beginning at the…

Battlement Trailhead

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Battlement Trailhead provides access to the Battlement Jeep Trail (Forest Road 847) and the Lava Creek Trail (#2160.5). Both trails are open to foot and horse use, and the Jeep Trail is also open…

Beaver Creek #2092

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
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…

Last updated March 28th, 2025