Bald Mountain Overlook is located along the Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway. Gold Fever! The large rocks next to you are granite. These were formed within the earth’s crust 1 billion years ago. Their exposure is the result of the eroding forces of wind, water, and ice. This granite contains quartz and resembles the rock containing gold found in many parts of the west.

This is an observation site.

23 miles round trip loop Leaves Hwy. 395 from the top of Deadman Summit at Logging Camp road and goes to the Bald Mountain fire lookout station. Stay on 1S05 and follow the signs to Bald Mountain lookout.  There are great views and the road is well-maintained.  A log cabin warming hut at the top is open to the public.

The Bald Mountain Road connects the Manhattan Road (County Road 69) with the Green Ridge Road and the Nunn Creek Basin.

Bald Mountain Ski Area is operated by Sun Valley Company under permit. Beginning as a dream of Averell Harriman, the resort started ski lift and run construction in 1936. Bald Mountain has 13 chair lifts accessing 66 runs, and 3,400 feet of vertical rise. There are 5 mountain cabins on the ski area, at various locations and elevations on the mountain, with meal service, a place to rest, relax and warm up.

The Bald Mountain Tie-in Trail #882 begins about 0.25 miles before Bald Mountain Reservoir and ends at an intersection with the Piburn Trail #880. This trail follows FSR #713 and then borders Bald Mountain Reservoir on it's west side before climbing 3/4 mile to the north east corner of Bald Mountain.  The spectacular views from the steep switch back section of the trail look into the heart of the…

Most of the area is remote backcountry, including Bald Mountain Ridge Scenic Area and Sampson Mountain Wilderness.  Roads are limited, but forty-plus miles of trail access the forest. The area is known for its diverse populations of wildflowers and a number of waterfalls, including 60-foot fan-shaped Margarette Falls and Sill Branch Falls.  Try fishing Nolichucky River, Horse Creek, Dry Creek and Clark…

The 90 foot high Bald River Falls is recognized as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region.  It is easily accessed from Tellico River Road (NFRS 210), and provides outstanding photographic opportunities.  Parking is limited, and visitor use is high on weekends and holidays.  If possible, plan your visit during weekdays. 

To help visitors plan their adventure and enjoy this featured day hike, Johnny Molloy, Outdoor Writer & Board Member of Partners of the Cherokee National Forest, has provided an excerpt from his book, Waterfall Hiking Tennessee, Bald River Falls and Middle Bald River Falls Hike. Trail #88, Bald River is approximately 5.6-miles one…

Bald Rock is roadside picnic area on London Ranger District that offers a great place for picnicking as a group. There are two large picnic sites and 2 small ones. Volleyball and horseshoes are available. Hikers can enjoy nearby Sugar Tree Hollow Trail #…

This trailhead provides parking for approximately 15 cars yet still overflows on weekends and holidays. Cross the road with caution to access the Baldface Circle Trail, which provides a 9 mile loop over North and South Baldface summits. At 0.7 miles from the trailhead there is a 0.1 mile access trail to the popular Emerald Pool. On the south branch of the trail at 2.5 miles is USFS South Baldface Shelter and…

Baldwin Beach is located on National Forest lands approximately three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. The beach is operated under a special use permit by Tahoe Recreation, a division of Vista Recreation. Restrooms and some picnic tables are available. Campfires (wood, charcoal or any other solid…

Baldwin Lake is a small alpine lake located to the west of Mount Antero (14,269 ft). The lake is home to native Cutthroat trout. A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.

The Baldy Trail #216 begins at the end of Forest Service road #872.1B and ends at its intersection with the Cutler Creek Trail #217 and the Dexter Creek Trail #205. There are several trails that connect the Cutler Creek Trail #217 in the Cutler Creek Drainage at around 9,000 feet to the Baldy Trail #216 on Baldy Ridge, where the elevation is above 10,500 feet. After climbing a series of switchbacks, the trail climbs…

The Baldy Creek Trailhead is located on the north side of the Baldy Unit of the North Fork John Day Wilderness along the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway where Baldy Creek joins the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River. The site is frequented…

The Baldy Lake Trail #491 begins at Long Branch Road, FSR #780, and ends at the Summit Trail #486 at the Gunnison District boundary.  This trail follows the ridge between the West Fork and Hicks Creek, crosses the headwaters of the West Fork and then ascends to Baldy Lake. Fishing varies from day to day at Baldy Lake. A loop is possible by combining this trail, the Summit Trail # 486, and the Long Branch Trail…

The Baldy Lake Trailhead is a small primitive trailhead that is located on the southwest edge of the North Fork John Day Wilderness and accesses the upper valley to Baldy Lake. It is most often used by day hikers, and fall hunters.

This staging area has ample parking, vault toilets, trash cans, and a few unshaded picnic tables. Forest Road 3N21 north of the staging area is for Red/Green sticker OHV`s and High-clearance 4WD vehicles with license plates. 3N21 connects to the Baldy Mesa Road 3N24. OHV maps available at Lytle Creek Ranger Station

Baldy Mesa OHV Road 3N21 runs from the Baldy Mesa (Trestles) OHV Staging Area to the Desert Front OHV Road 3N24 which heads west to Baldy Mesa in the west Cajon valley. Important Note: 3N21 south towards SR 138 from the staging area is open to street-legal vehicles ONLY, all haul vehicles must transport non-street legal vehicles to the Baldy Mesa Staging Area. All roads heading east from the staging area are…

The Baldy Peak Trail #216.1A begins at its intersection with the Baldy Trail #216 and ends at Baldy Peak. The trail branches off the Baldy Trail at approximately 1.7 miles and climbs the top of Baldy Peak which rises 10,603 feet. The elevation gain is approximately 103 feet. There are great views of the Uncompahgre Plateau that extend as far north as the Grand Mesa.

This Trailhead serves as the access point for Baldy Trail  #1200. This 6.75 mile trail begins on private land, please respect the landowner and stay on the trail. The trail begins by crossing the East Fork Williams Fork River and at mile 0.4 enters the Routt National Forest.  The trail steadily climbs as it heads southwest through stands of aspen and enters the…

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from…

A large grassy field located approximately 1 mile from Lake Conasauga Recreation area.  Primitive camping--no amenities. Campers may utilitize Lake Conasauga recreation opportunities by parking in the picnic area parking lot, which has a $5 parking fee, or the boat ramp parking area. Emery Creek trail departs from the Ball Field, and Tearbritches Trailhead is just across the road for those interested…

This forested campground is located along the West Fork Methow River gives access to nearby hiking trails: Robinson Creek Trail 478 and Lost River/Monument Creek Trail 484 entering the Pasayten Wilderness and the…

Road may be impassable during winter and spring.

Badlands terrain - All Terrain Vehicle and motorcycle use area. There are 13 campsites.  9 sites are available on the reservation system.  3 campsites are on a first-come, first- serve basis. In campgrounds and picnic areas, dogs mst be kept on a leash. Dogs must wear a collar with current tags at all times, as state and county laws apply on National Forest System lands.

The Ballinger and Deer Park areas are geared toward OHV use. These areas provide 11 4WD roads, 12 ATV trails, and 14 motorcycle trails. Access to 4WD roads is available to both ATVs and motorcycles, and access to ATV trails is available to motorcycles. Red sticker riding season Oct. 1 - April 30.

The picnic area contains a large community shelter built of locally milled yellow cedar timber, and includes a fire ring and two picnic tables. A trailhead for Balls Lake Trail is located near the shelter. Follow the 2.2 mile trail around the lake or take the .5 mile trail to Eagle's Nest Campground and interpretive trail. There is vehicle parking for ten passenger cars and one ADA-accessible parking space. There is…

Balsam Campground is located in Hobble Creek Canyon. Vegetation is fir, maple and cottonwood trees. Hobble Creek runs next to the campground. There are concrete pads under the tables. Popular activities include fishing Hobble Creek, playing volleyball or hiking Dry Canyon or Wardsworth Trail (both of which leave Hobble Creek Road within one mile of campground). Maple, fir and cottonwood trees forest the area,…