Arapaho National Recreation Area covers 35,000 acres in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. Established by Congress in 1978, the area offers world-class recreation opportunities and contains five major reservoirs: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir and Meadow Creek Reservoir. Adjacent to the recreation area is Grand Lake. With its deep, clear blue waters, it’s…

Length: Fourth of July Trailhead (TH) to Diamond Lake Trail - 1.2 miles; Arapaho Glacier Trail - 2.1 miles; Arapaho Pass - 3.3 miles. DISTANCES ARE ONE-WAY. Elevation: 10,100 feet at the TH; 11,245 feet at Fourth of July Mine; 11,906 feet at Arapaho Pass.

This trail leads to Skyline National Recreation Trail #706. The trail follows an old road bed for about 3.5 miles before entering into the Saddle Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area (IRA).  The 1991 Arbo fire burned through this area making for a diverse landscape. Approximately 4 miles from the trailhead the Wee Lake trail #553 turns south, the lake is 0.8 miles further. Cutthroat and rainbow trout can be found…

Arbuckle Flat is one of four boat-access only campgrounds on Shasta lake.  Located far up the Pit Arm of the lake, this facility is very popular with those visitors who want to get away from the crowds.  Whether or not the access is difficult varies depends on the current lake level. There are vault toilets and no piped water. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility.

Because of the notable views it offers, Arcadia Trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail, placing it among the most outstanding trails in the nation. Most people travel this popular pathway from Shannon Campground to Arcadia because it’s mostly downhill in that direction. The course it follows winds in and out of stands of trees…

When early settlers ventured up Mount Graham, the Arcadia area was usually as far as they got on the first day. A little later in the history of the Pinalenos, Arcadia was the site of one of several Civilian Conservation Corps camps established in the 1930s to provide jobs for workers idled by the Great Depression. Today, Arcadia Campground, which has 19 campsites, is the first campground visitors encounter on…

Arch Canyon Overlook is an observation site for viewing the redrock walls and several arches within Arch Canyon, a 12-mile long box canyon to the southeast.

Arch Dam Campground is a popular location for family reunions, church outings and other large gatherings. It is located on the Ashley National Forest within the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge Dam and the Green River Spillway are less than a mile away. Dump stations are located at Antelope Flat, Deer Run, Firefighters, and Lodgepole. A fee is charged.

Arch Rock Interpretive Site (minor)

This picnic site off of Big Pines Highway (County Road N4), site access may be restricted due to road and snow conditions. Limited parking on dirt access road. Overflow parking available near the entrance of picnic site. (Do not block road to allow emergency vehicle access.) Amenities: Six tables. No provided fire appliances. Pit toilets and trash receptacle. No piped water available. Winterplay: The nearby slopes…

Archie Knowles campground is located beside Highway 126 among Douglas fir, spruce and huckleberry. Knowles Creek flows gently beside the campgrounds.

The Archuleta trail is composed of 2 segments.  Trail 741 is 4.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Forest Trail 740.1. Trail 740.1 is 6.99 miles long.  It begins at Trail 740 and ends at the Forest Boundary with the Tierra Amarilla Grant.  The trails are open for the following uses: Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide, motorcycles, snow mobiles…

This area encompasses the King Mountain Launch Site and the Natural Arch.

PNF via ARD Bear Resistant Canister Program Bear resistant canister borrowing program is specifically to educate and assist visitors arriving and recreating on the Pisgah National Forest, via Appalachian Ranger District, who are unprepared for proper food storage. Canisters may not be borrowed for another recreation site off of the (ARD traverssed) PNF Rental Standard Operating Procedures: Canisters are available…

The Peru Creek drainage is rich in mining history with numerous underground mine shafts, so be careful where you walk. Historic relics are most meaningful in their natural settings so please leave items where they lay so others may enjoy them. At the beginning of this trail you will walk through some wet areas with willows and then start to climb up talus slopes dotted with fragile alpine flowers. Spectacular views…

Located on the north side of Brainard Lake, Arickaree Picnic Site is set in the shade of the subalpine forest adjacent to Brainard Lake Road. The site offers five picnic sites with tables, pedestal grills, metal fire rings and trash receptacles.

The drive from Sonoita to Montezuma Pass passes through an area of rolling hills and shallow canyons where distant mountain ranges mark the horizons. About midway through the drive, Parker Canyon Lake makes a good place to stop to walk and relax near the lake’s blue waters which is the end of Arizona Hwy 83. If you’re not in a hurry, you might want to take time out to do a little birdwatching, too. A trail that…

There is no better place to escape the well-known Arizona summer heat than Flagstaff. Visit the Arizona Nordic Village in summer and get your fill of wildlife, wildflowers, monsoon, and green! During the summer trails are open for hiking, biking, horse riding, wildlife viewing, and so much more. The Arizona Nordic Village is…

Make your way to Arizona Nordic Village during the most magical time of the year, winter! With over 40 kilometers of trails specifically groomed for cross-country skiing and separate trails packed for snowshoeing and fat tire biking, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. To add to your experience book an…

Winter Ski Area Offering exciting runs down Arizona's highest mountain, the SnowBowl Ski Resort is a full service downhill ski area. Eight chair lifts provide access to 40 trails with a maximum rise of 2,300 feet. Runs range from beginner to advanced, so there's opportunities for everyone to have fun. The resort offers rentals, lessons, and childcare. The Snowbowl usually opens in early December and remains open…

ALERTS: • Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.…

This site provides information for the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway and access to a short interpretive trail.

A real jewel of a secluded partially developed campground in ponderosa pine. Armijo Springs Campground is a secluded quiet campground off the beaten path, yet it is not too far from Quemado Lake. It is nestled among ponderosa pines and some oak trees which provide shade and make even the hottest summer day cool and bearable. There is a natural spring nearby. This is a good site for a group activity and has room for…

The Crest Trail stretches between Florida Saddle at the head of Florida Canyon and the 9,453-foot summit of Mt. Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Ritas and one of the highest in southeastern Arizona. Views are immense from this skywalking trail along the high, rocky backbone of the Santa Rita Range. From the high-flying perspective offered by numerous overlooks along this trail, the landmarks that stretch out…

Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, lush, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to the river, as well as to the surrounding forest. Firewood may be available to purchase at a nearby campground.

Access to the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Arnold Rim Trail - Cedar Center Trailhead For maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.

The northern terminus of the Arnold Rim Trail is at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in the community of White Pines. From the museum’s parking lot, look for the start of the trail across the adjacent gravel road. The first mile is paved and gently graded for wheelchair accessibility. * Directions: From eastbound Highway 4 in Arnold, veer…

This is the southernmost trailhead for the Arnold Rim Trail and San Domingo section of the trail. For maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.

Arnold Rim Trail - Valley View Drive Trailhead The access off this road provides the shortest route to destinations like Cougar Rock and Top of the World. For maps and more information on the trail, visit https://arnoldrimtrail.org/.