The West Elk Trailhead is a year-round parking area for motorized and non-motorized recreational activities. The trailhead is located along Forest Road 245 (Buford-New Castle Road) approximately 7.5 miles north of the Forest boundary. The parking area has room for several dozen passenger vehicles and trailers. During the summer, the West Elk Trailhead serves as the southern access point for …

West Elk Wilderness within Gunnison National Forest is 176,412 acres, the fifth largest Wilderness in Colorado. Elevations range from 7,000 to over 13,000 feet. This Wilderness is a large untamed area with little visitation. Only during fall hunting season do the trails and campsites fill with people. Elk and deer number in the thousands. Here you’ll find mountain passes leading to secluded valleys filled with…

Motorized and non-motorized use.

West End Campground is located on the edge of Island Park Reservoir.  This is a dispersed camping site.

The West Face Trailhead is used primarily in the snow season as a snowmobile trailhead parking area. There is summertime use as a trailhead for hiking to Goose Creek Falls and mountain biking. Directions:  Travel west from McCall on Hwy 55 4.5 miles to the trailhead.  It is located on the north side of the road.

This seasonal trail is generally not melted off until late June/early July due to snow levels at this elevation. This Trailhead primarily serves as the access point for the West Fish Creek ATV Trail No. 1098. This 6.75 mile trail travels through the open parks and Aspen of the Dunckley Flat Tops utilizing an old logging road. Many dispersed camping sites exist along the trail and serve as a popular destination for…

Trailhead at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument parking lot for West Fork Shortcut Trail #151A used for hiker access to the West Fork Trail #151 and also EE Canyon Trail #163.

At the end of Sabino Canyon Trail #23, if you choose to continue deeper into the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, you have a choice to proceed one of three different ways. One of those choices is to follow Sabino Canyon farther upstream in the direction of…

The West Fork Trail #240 starts at Forest Service Road #858.3G, and ends and Forest Service Road 858, Owl Pass/Cimarron Road. It starts near the Middle Fork of the Cimarron River, climbs a ridge and travels along the ridge until it intersects the Cowboy Lake Trail #244 after about 1.6 miles. It then descends toward the East Fork of the Cimarron River before coming to an end at FSR 858.

For those seeking an easy stroll down a canopied paved trail with relaxing water sounds, then the West Fork is for you! This 7-mile hike can be accessed from Hwy. 39 and is located 14 miles above the city of Azusa, CA. This nationally-designated bikeway is very popular with bicyclists who enjoy flat surface. Follow the trail towards Glenn Campground (campground closed) and eventually Cogswell Dam.

This site is a developed boat launch. Facilities include a parking area, a gravel and concrete ramp, and a vault toilet.

West Fork Butte Lookout is an ideal place for guests to experience the mountains south of Missoula from a unique vantage point. The facility provides near-360-degree views of the surrounding area. It is equipped with basic supplies and provides guests a base camp location from which to explore the area. Access by vehicle is available for a relatively short time during the summer months and is variable during the…

Provides access to: West Fork Buttermilk Trail #411 which enters Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.

This cabin is located south of Black Butte in the Gravelly Mountain Range.

  Here is an opportunity for you to rent a rustic Forest Service Guard Station when it is not used during the winter months. It is located 3.5 miles past a downhill ski area. There are a wide range of winter recreation opportunities here. This cabin is actually the West Fork Guard Station used by Forest Service employees during the spring, summer and fall. The cabin is heated by propane, and there is a limited…

Visitors to this 5-site developed campground marvel over the picturesque bird’s eye view of the world renowned Chattooga River. Situated along the west fork of the river, this area offers isolation and adventure all in one. Visitors often comment they feel as though they’ve been swept back in time and are looking out onto the great frontier of the past when enjoying the area’s treasured scenic views. Come explore…

West Fork Canyon Creek Trail #892 follows an old roadbed along Canyon Creek and then the West Fork of Canyon Creek. The trail passes an old mining claim then steeply climbs to the ridgeline and Canyon Peak Trail #903. The trail crosses West Fork Canyon Creek multiple time. These crossings can be challenging and dangerous during peak runoff.  (Be advised the trail departs from 20 Odd ATV Trail #…

West Fork Cataract Trail #842 follows the West Fork of Cataract Creek and links Cataract Creek Trail #847 with Water Hill Trail #845 offering loop hiking opportunities. Access from Cataract Creek Trail #842 trailhead requires crossing the Vermilion River. This crossing is challenging and difficult for much of the year. There are not stream crossings for users who access the trail via Water Hill Trail #845.

West Fork Dry Creek Trail #1021 follows an old road prism into the head end of Dry Creek drainage and ends at the Cabinet Ranger District/Three Rivers Ranger District boundary. Be advised the road prism on the last four miles of the trail was re-contoured making the tread conditions unfavorable. The trail crosses Dry Creek just after the trailhead. This crossing is challenging and dangerous during peak runoff.

West Fork Duchesne River

West Fork Fishing Access provides anglers with a peaceful and scenic spot to fish along the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. Surrounded by lush forest and diverse wildlife, this site offers excellent opportunities to catch Trout. Whether you’re fly fishing or casting from the shore, the serene waters and natural beauty make for a relaxing outdoor experience.

This is an open, sunny site along a broad, meandering stream. Streamside fishing opportunities available. Scenic.

Provides access to: West Fork Foss Lakes Trail 1064 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness. 

This is a small campsite with 7 designated sites directly adjacent to West Fork of the Madison River with tent camping only. Vault toilets, water, garbage services and fishing access are available.

One site with picnic table and fire ring, near trail access to Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Camp area amenities include a vault toilet. No drinking water or garbage service is on site.

Trailhead to the West Fork Black River Trail #628

There are a number of reasons why West Fork is one of the most popular trails on the Coconino National Forest. Once you've strolled beside the pleasant little stream that ripples along the canyon floor and looked up, way up, at the dizzying cliffs that tower above it, you will fall in love with it, too. West Fork is fantastic throughout the year. In springtime, migrating songbirds decorate the trees with flashes of…

The West Fork of Rock Creek drainage is one of the more popular locations in the Beartooth Ranger District, due to its beauty and proximity to Red Lodge. This area offers many opportunities for recreation, including hiking, camping, and fishing. To see a road map of the area, including campground locations, see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM…

Trailhead for West Fork of the Little Colorado Trail