The Marys Peak to Pacific Scenic Byway provides a unique alternative to Highway 20 for travelers looking for a slower paced and enriched route to or from the coast to visit the natural sites and local businesses unique to Highway 34. There are many parks, marinas, campgrounds, improved and unimproved boat ramps, access points to trail heads, and wildlife viewing areas, offering unique outdoor recreation…

Generally, open June to November as weather and conditions allow. Access/entry point to the Jarbidge Wilderness Area.

Generally open May to October as weather and conditions allow. Access to Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail.

The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor.  The main travel corridors are:  Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.    Marysville RoadThe Marysville Road leaves Hwy 49 and travels west providing access to Bullards…

 This trailhead is located about 2 miles directly south of Spanish Peak and provides access to the middle sections of Ochoco Mountain Trail (#823), which allows visitors more flexibility in choosing how long their hike will be. Parking is limited at this trailhead, so please plan accordingly.  

The Mason Dam Boat Launch is located on the east end of Phillips Lake off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 7). Surrounded by an open ponderosa pine forest, the site is popular in the summer for fishing and boating, and in the winter for ice fishing. The boat launch parking area is also used as the eastern trailhead for the…

The Mason Dam Picnic Area is located along the Powder River in a ponderosa pine forest below the Mason Dam. Popular activities for visitors include; group and family picnicking, fishing, and relaxing. Located nearby are the Mason Dam Viewpoint and the…

The Mason Dam Viewpoint is set on the east end of Phillips Lake above the dam. Located off the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 7) the viewpoint is just a short hike down the trail and offers panoramic views of Phillips Lake and the surrounding forest. Located nearby are Mason Dam Picnic Area and…

Mason Draw Campground offers 5 first come/first serve campsites that are available for $10/night.  It is located just off the La Sal Loop Road near the Castle Valley Overlook. This is a basic campground with vault toliets, campfire rings, and picnic tables. There is no water available. For more information, please contact the Moab Ranger District, 435-259-7155.

The Massey Branch Trail #618 follows the Massey Branch drainage for the first mile through ponderosa and aspen, while the lower section travels along an oak brush hillside to the Mailbox Trail junction.  The Massey Branch Drainage does not usually support any type of fish habitat. Geo-Ref Trail Map  …

Massey Branch Boat Launch, Fishing Pier and Massey Branch Fitness Trail #39

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This is a dispersed camping area.

Group camp with capacity of up to 75 people. Located one mile from Plaskett Lake. 

Matchless provides the boat ramp for Turquoise Lake. Located on the south-eastern shoreline, Recreation Vehicle camping and picnicing areas share this site. 

Located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, Matchless Campground has 20 sites and can accommodate larger recreational vehicles. Facilities include restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. This campground is adjacent to the boat ramp and parking areas. Firewood is available at the host site. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends. It is named after one of the…

Closing for 2024 season on October 15th. Information/rest stop area with ADA/ABA interpretive trail. Picnic area, vault toilet, potable water on site.

The historic Mather Memorial Parkway (State Route 410) is the gateway to a recreational haven. On a clear day, enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. For more excitement, take a spin in the off-road vehicle area at Evans Creek, or zip down the slopes of Crystal Mountain Ski Area. Or if you prefer solitude, escape into the solace of the forest and leave the world behind. Mather Memorial ParkwayCreated in 1931, this…

Chaparral vegetation

After a short steep section, the trail levels out and is an easy 1.5 mile walk to Matias Potrero camp.

There are four undeveloped, primitive campgrounds along the trail. Murietta Camp is east of Matilija creek approximately .5 mile up Murietta Canyon. Matilija Camp, Middle Matilija, and Maple Camp are approximately .5, 3, and 6 miles up the Upper North Fork.

Wilderness

The Matterhorn Trail #135 is accessed from the Matterhorn Trailhead on the Gunnison Ranger District.  Follow the Ridge Stock Driveway Trail #223 to its intersection with the Matterhorn Trail on the east side of Matterhorn Peak just past the Gunnison/Ouray Forest boundary. Matterhorn Peak rises to an elevation of 13,590 feet. The trail rises over a ridge and descends down into the East Fork of the…

The Matterhorn Cabin is a great destination for anything from a family reunion to a week-long ski trip. This modern facility offers comfortable accommodations for groups of 12 or more and is available in winter only. Cabin includes 4 single stall showers and potable water.  Located just off the highway, it is easily accessible by passenger cars and is only 15 miles from the town of Telluride.…

Matterhorn Campground is a highly developed campground adjacent to Colorado State Highway 145 near Telluride, CO. There are 28 campsites with 4 of them offering RV hookups (electricity and septic). Maximum spur length - 45 feet. Most sites on the outer side of the campground loop are wooded. Sites on the inside of the loop are more open. Most sites have pleasant views, especially the walk-in tent sites with…

Forest Trail #425 (Matterhorn Cutoff Trail) is 1.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #233 and ends at Forest Trail #226. Forest Trail #425 is open for the following uses: Hiking, and Horseback Riding

This trail system offers 10 kilometers of Nordic trails groomed by the Telluride Nordic Association for skate and classic skiing. The trails are on a gentle, rolling terrain suitable for skiers of all abilities.  Trail Map

Matthews Creek campground has 10 campsites located on the South Fork of the Salmon River. There is easy river access available and a number of nice swimming holes nearby the campground.

This access on the South Fork of the Salmon River has a short road to a large parking area on the cobble bar. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. This access is located adjacent to Matthews Creek Campground, a fee site. Do not park in campsites.

The Matukat Road (NFSR 211) provides access to the southeast portion of the Lost Creek Wilderness and to Cheesman Reservoir. It provides a scenic drive with expansive views through part of the area that was burned in the Hayman Fire of 2002 and continues south to connect with the Taryall Road (Park County Route 77).