3.8 miles from State Route 243 to the junction with 4S06 Indian Canyon OHV Road. All OHV laws apply.

The Memorial Beach Site was named to honor twelve individuals who perished in a plane crash in Sumner Strait . A memorial at the beach commemorates their lives. A 1,000-foot trail leads through an impressive grove of old growth trees to the beach and three dispersed camping and picnic sites. Special Features: Memorial Beach offers some of the most exquisite views of Sumner Strait , Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island and…

Each year a new tree is planted in the Grove for the people who passed the previous year. Originally, a tree was planted for each individual but, with nearly 850 honorees to-date, the new approach was adopted a few years ago. Families and friends gather at the Grove about ¼ mile from the Monument Fire Center classroom. You may choose to walk the dirt road or take a shuttle. There will be time to relax among new…

Primitive, rustic campground is located among oak and pine trees. The Arroyo Seco River is nearby. There are 8 campsites. Reservations: 7 campsites can be reserved through www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. (1) campsite is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Closed only during wet weather closures. Check with the district office for closures. During summer…

Mena/Oden Office1603 Hwy 71 NorthMena, AR 71953(479) 394-2382 Mena-Oden Ranger District is a fast paced, complex, multiple use district consisting of approximately 43 permanent employees, several seasonal employees and a large volunteer program We manage approximately 400,000 acres including five recreation areas, two Wilderness areas, two ATV Multi-use Trail Complexes and Historical Tower Sites.  Come…

This area focuses around a series of rock pinnacles each uniquely named from the imagination of past climbers; hence the name, Menagerie. The best known, and most popular is Rooster Rock. Mountaineers from around the Pacific Northwest use the spires and cliffs to hone their technical climbing skills. This is primarily a low elevation wilderness and can be used year-round. A thick forest of second growth Douglas-fir…

CLOSED THE MONTH OF APRIL The center was built in 1962, the first visitor center in the National Forest System. The original structure was primarily a large observatory where people could get out of the rain and look at the Mendenhall Glacier. It was designed to accommodate 23,000 people a year. Over the years a few exhibits were added. Thirty-five years after it first opened, the center was hosting over 400,000…

This campground is on Mendenhall Lake, with a view of the Mendenhall Glacier, and is about 13 miles from downtown Juneau. Sites include: 9 full-service RV sites with electricity, water and sewer hook-ups; 9 partial-service RV sites with electricity and water hook-ups; 51 basic-service sites; 7 sites in a separate walk-in backpacker area with covered shelter for cooking; 48 sites that accommodate camping units larger…

The Mendicant Ridge Trail #884 begins at an intersection with the Bald Mountain Tie-in Trail #885 and ends at an intersection with the Dyer Connection Trail #886. The trail climbs through open parks and conifer to just north of Bald Mountain. It then descends to Mendicant Ridge where it winds through conifer and an open parks south of the ridge line. After following the trail for about 2 miles there is an area where…

Trailhead at MeOwn Work Center for MeOwn Trail #707.

The Main Tuolumne is a challenging and enjoyable Class 4+, 18-mile whitewater run through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. This section has some demanding rapids spaced at close intervals. At above 4,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). The river becomes more powerful and recovery more difficult. The biggest rapid, the Clavey, can be walked around or portaged. Camping is available at several sites along the way.…

 The Merced River is designated a Wild and Scenic River and is a popular recreation area along Highway 140. The main fork flows through steep river canyons from Yosemite National Park into Sierra National Forest. The South Fork flows from high in the Sierras, through Wawona, down into Hites Cove. This area is known for its spectacular early spring wildflower displays. Activities include camping, swimming,…

This is a Lane County, Oregon facility. More information is available from Lane County Parks. 

Merganser Trailhead

This campground has 18 campsites with parking spurs at an elevation of 9,000 feet. Campground includes a picnic table and fire ring at each campsite and two vault toilets at different locations. All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available…

This Meridian Trail (#604) leads north as it rises out of the Elk Creek drainage, then begins to bear in a northeasterly direction. This portion of the trail passes through several aspen groves and offers some interesting vistas looking east and south.

Meriwether offers 10 picnic tables, picnic shelter, boat dock, water, toilets, and garbage containers. Meriwether is a wonderful place to spend the day picnicking, fishing, boating and swimming. Meriwether also offers commercial boat tours and access to the gates of the mountains.

Amphitheater

Merrill Campground is located in the Eagle Lake Recreation Area of the Lassen National Forest. This recreation area has five campgrounds, three designated day use areas and a marina on the south shore of Eagle Lake. All of these recreation facilities are connected by a 5.2 mile paved hiking/bike trail. The Osprey Overlook, another day use area in the recreation area, can be hiked or driven to for a scenic view of…

RV Dump Station

This moderately-used trailhead provides access to Merritt Lake Trail #1588 and Nason Ridge Trail #1583. No pass is required to park, and visitors may self-register at the trailhead.

The Merritt Trail System is a 41 mile mix of motorcycle, jeep and OHV trails, located west of Highway 385, south of Rochford Road, and north of Silver City Road.  This is a popular area that connects the Minnesota Ridge Trail System of the Northern Hills trails to the Central Hills.  While the motorcycle trails may be a little challenging, the remaining trails are excellent for all users.  There is…

Mesa campground provides a nice view of Lake Roberts. If you are looking for a lakeside retreat within easy driving distance of historic Silver City, then come and enjoy the beauty of the Gila National Forest at this campground. Mesa Campground is nestled in the juniper and pinon trees on the mesa above Lake Roberts.  The campground has sites along the bluff with great views of the lake below. …

This trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness where it winds through aspen groves and crosses open meadows,  providing great views of the Williams Fork Range, Dillon Reservoir and the entire Blue River Valley. The meadows offer opportunities for viewing wildflowers during mid-July. Eventually the trail climbs up a gorge between Buffalo Mountain and Red Peak. South Willow Falls is a cascade that tumbles over the…

The Mesa Creek Trail #505 begins at Hwy 65 and ends at an intersection with the West Bench Trail #501. There is an information Kiosk at the trail parking area that talks about the first sky runs on the Grand Mesa before Powderhorn, the old runs have never repopulated with trees and can still be seen. The trail starts out on an old two track, passing through aspen and open meadows. It descends to Mesa Creek and…

The Mesa Falls Scenic Byway takes you to two of the last undisturbed waterfalls in the West. Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the last major falls in Idaho that have not been used for irrigation or hydroelectric projects. They offer spectacular views in a beautiful forest sertting. The upper waterfall at the…

The Mesa Lake Shore Trail #503 is on the northwest side of the Grand Mesa and is part of the Mesa Lakes Recreational Area.  Starting at the Glacier Springs Trailhead, the trail passes just below the dam, where in about 400 feet, you will intersect the Deep Creek cutoff trail #709.1. Stay left to follow the Mesa Lake Shore Trail.  The trail follows the shoreline, wandering through spruce trees where, at 0.2…

Mesa Lake Picnic area is a great family day use recreation area. There are several picnic tables scattered around Mesa Lake (The Glacier Springs Picnic Area). There is a toilet, ample parking and it is a universally accessible area. There is a per vehicle per day charge of $8.00 - Cash or Check ONLY. There is a short 1.2 mile hike around Mesa Lake. Several other trails are accessed from this area including Lost Lake…

The Mesa Ranger District is located north and east of the town of Apache Junction, and consists of approximately 430,000 acres (approximately 170,000 hectares) of Desert, Semi-desert Grassland, Chaparral, Pinyon-Juniper types of vegetation as well as a small area of Ponderosa Pine. The very popular Lower Salt River, Saguaro Lake and Canyon Lake are located on this district. Mesa Ranger District is notable for its…