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Recreation

Trails webpages and information will not be available until May 2025. Thank you for your patience while we work through getting the most updated, accurate information for you during this time.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Over 3,500 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers, and miners, and offer an experience that connects users to the land and to the past. The mountains, plateau, and mesa that make up the forest will always provide a scenic backdrop and thus a component of the quality of life in the area. 

We invite you to visit our forest and enjoy the beauty, history and challenges it has to offer. Recreation, motor vehicle and quad maps are available. View a Ranger District location map

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Agate Creek #484

Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Agate Creek Trail #484 begins at the Agate Trailhead on Highway 50 and ends at its intersection with the Crest Trail #531.  The trail heads eastward, winding through the Agate Creek drainage and…

Agate Spur #484.2A

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
Forest Trail #484.2A (Agate Spur Trail) is 0.6 miles long. It begins at U.S. Highway 50 (T. 48 N. R. 5 E. Section 6) and ends at Forest Trail #484 (T48N R5E Section 6). Forest Trail #484.2A is open…

Ajax Peak

Ajax Peak is a nontechnical peak climb close to Telluride, CO that offers 360-degree views from its 12,785-foot summit. It is a fairly arduous hike, gaining over 2400 feet in elevation when started…

Alder Creek #510

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Alder Creek Trail #510 provides access into the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, where Wilderness Regulations apply. This trail receives only light maintenance so visitors should be prepared to…

Alder Creek #577

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Alder Creek Trail (#577) is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #538.2A and ends at Forest Road #882. Portions of  this trail ( #577) are open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking,…

Almont Campground - Gunnison RD

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
Almont Campground is located adjacent to Colorado State Highway 135. This campground is in walking distance of the Almont Gorge, where the East River and Taylor River join to form the Gunnison River.…

Alpine #225

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Alpine Trail #225 begins at Forest Service Road #858, Owl Creek Pass/Cimarron Road and ends at Forest Service road #868, the Alpine Plateau Access Road on the Gunnison Ranger District. This trail…

Alpine Mine #206.1A

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Alpine Mine Trail #206.1A begins at an intersection with the Weehawken Trail #206 and ends at an overlook just past the Alpine Mine. The Weehawken Trail switchbacks as it ascends the hillside on…

Alpine Tunnel #539

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
For a description of this area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471.