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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 5911 - 5940 of 17629

Geyser Spring (648)

Geyser Spring Trail (648) This is a non-motorized trail. Beginning at the trail head parking area, the Geyser Spring Trail starts by crossing the West Dolores River via a constructed footbridge. The trail then rises approximately 500 feet in elevation from its beginning to its terminus. There are several relatively gently sloped switchbacks that take you through a series of small meadows and aspen stands. Evidence…

Geyser Springs Trailhead

Provides access to:  Geyser Springs Trail #1087 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Ghost House Historic Site

The Ghost House is located near the historic mining and railroading town of St. Elmo. Built by Mr. Ghost, an early mining and real estate developer in the 1880's. The house is of wood construction using local timber and sided with metal. The most interesting feature of the house is the use of flattened food cans for shingles on the roof. An interpretive sign at the site details the history of this unique house.

Ghost Of The Coyote Trailhead

Ghost of the Coyote covers more than fifteen miles of the most beautiful pinon-juniper forest on the district. Fascinating plants abound including several types of cacti, yucca, agave, and wildflowers.

Ghost Village Point of Interest

Fishing Access Site and Lakeside Picnic area with approximately 1/2 mile trail. Fishing, boating, interpretive trail. Day use only.      

Gianelli TH

  Gianelli Trailhead

Giant Cedar Grove Trailhead

Just 30 minutes north of the sweet little town of Elk River, Idaho, the Giant Cedar Grove Trailhead marks the start of the paved and accessible Giant Red Cedar National Recreation Trail (Trail 748). Hikers can see the "Champion Tree of Idaho," more than 18' in diameter along with many groves of old growth cedar trees.

Giant Gap Campground

Giant Gap Campground is located on the north west shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir. This campground is set in a cedar and pine forest overlooking the reservoir, which provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking and boating under 10 mph. It is near the Foresthill OHV Trails, but riding out from the campsites is not allowed. For information on the campgrounds contact the American River Ranger District at…

Giant Sequoia National Monument - North

  In the northern portion of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, 13 groves are in the Hume Lake Ranger District, east of Fresno, California. Nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks also manage sequoia groves, with similar practices for their protection. Below is information on just a few! Indian Basin Grove &…

Giant Sequoia National Monument - South

Highway 190 is closed above Springville. Those planning a visit to the Sequoia National Forest above Porterville should first plan their route, as many roads were heavily damaged from abundant precipitation over the winter. Highway 190 sustained major damage in several locations, making it impassible between Springville and Ponderosa.…

Giant's Ridge Ski Area

Giant's Ridge is a privately operated ski area within the proclamation boundary of the Superior National Forest.  It operates alpine skiing runs, snowboarding areas, tubing/sledding runs, skate and classic cross country skiing trails, and snowshoeing trails.  For your convenience, we include their trails on our overview map, and provide a link here to their website…

Gibbons Pass Interpretive Site

Determined to find a better route over the Continental Divide, Lewis and Clark parted company at Traveler's Rest near Lolo, Montana on July 3, 1806. Lewis headed northeast through Hellgate Canyon and over Lewis and Clark Pass while Clark followed the Bitterroot River southeast to near present-day Sula. Clark's party then followed an ancient Indian route that rose from the valley floor to what is now Gibbons Pass and…

Gibbs Kerr Trailhead

The Gibbs Kerr Trailhead provides access to the Cliff Creek Parallel Trail along with Gibbs, Kerr, and Cabin Creeks. This trailhead also provides you the easiest access to Ramshorn Peak.

Giberson Bay Day Use Fishing Site

This day use area is located on the edge of Lake Dillon so you can enjoy views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy a variety of activities around Lake Dillon such as boating, hiking, picnicking and fishing.  There are two accessible fishing platforms.

Gibson Boating Site

Boating Site Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

Gibson Jack Trailhead

This trailhead is located off the 008 Gibson Jack Road and can accommodate 20 vehicles. Trailhead parking is for day use.   This trailhead accesses the Gibson Jack, and the West Fork Mink Creek trails.  Non-Motorized trails are #014, #505, #012, # 017, and #020. Motorized trails are #025 and #018.

Gibson Lake Trailhead

The Gibson Lake Trail (#633) travels in a westerly direction up the Lake Fork drainage. Just below the parking area, you cross the headwaters of the North fork of the South Platte River. The last 1.4 miles drive to the trailhead is very rough and requires high clearance 4WD to access.

Gibson Prairie Horse Camp

Four camp sites are available at this primitive campground. Water is available for horses; there is a stock tank with spring water.

Gibson Prairie Trailhead

The Gibson Prairie Trailhead is the main entry point to the Gibson Prairie Trail System. The trails are commonly used by equestrians, but they're also available to hikers. The system provides great opportunities for wildflowers during the spring and summer. This trail system is maintained with assistance from the Back Country Horsemen of Oregon (BCHO), a volunteer group…

Giddy-Up Go Trailhead

This trailhead is located across Forest Service Road 3370-200 from Dry Creek Horse Camp.   There is easy access to the Giddy-Up Go Loop Trail (#830) which is a 12.70 mile loop, but can be…

Gideon Creek Day Use Area

Thirty five minutes west of Chemult, Oregon, lies Gideon Creek Day Use Area. There are three parking spaces and a short walk down to a dock (5' by 12') on Miller Lake. You’ll find two picnic tables and one rock fire ring. Wildflowers and Washington lilies bloom all summer long, enhancing to the beauty of this site. Gideon Creek Day Use Area is a wonderful location for picnicking, photography, birding, and just…

Gifford Trailhead

The site is located on Hwy #166 26 miles east of Santa Maria. Gifford Trailhead has one large parking area and serving hikers, equestrians. No motorized use allowed.   The Gifford trail (18E12) 2.2 miles has beautiful scenic views. Hitching posts. Picnicking 1 table. Stock trailer parking. Difficulty level : Easy  The trailhead is open all year. 

Gigantea Campground

Located half a mile from the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias, Gigantea Camground offers slightly more rustic camping.  The area has some slopes and flat areas. Cedar, fir and sugar pine trees offer excellent shade for campsites. Each site has a table and grill.  Access to the road is paved and dirt roads.  Water and trash service are not provided.

Gila Center

Interagency visitor center managed by the National Park Service and Gila National Forest providing information regarding the Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila Wilderness. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a National Park Service managed area that is surrounded by the Gila National Forest. The surrounding area includes a number of campsites, an interpretive trail and an educational/visitors center. Please visit their website for information regarding the Cliff Dwellings, possible closures, and other area…

Gila River #724 Trailhead

 Trailhead parking next to Grapevine Campground for access to the eastern end of Gila River Trail #724.

Gila River Bird Area

Wildlife viewing area along the Gila River west of US Highway 180.

Gila Wilderness

The 559,688-acre Gila Wilderness, created in June 1924 at the urging of the great conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold, was the world's first designated wilderness and also New Mexico's largest wilderness. “The richest values of wilderness lie not in the days of Daniel Boone, nor even in the present, but rather in the future.” ~ Aldo Leopold

Gilbert

This body of water is part of the Beaver Creek drainage.