One of the main roads into Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, State Route 504 provides spectacular views of the landscape, including the crater, blast zone, and Toutle River Valley. ALERT: Due to a significant landslide in May of 2023 State Route 504 is currently closed past the Mount St Helens Science & Learning Center at Coldwater at milepost 45.2. The …

Each season on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District provides different opportunities for the forest visitor.  In late spring, summer and early fall, hikers and backpackers can enjoy the beautiful vistas along Gooseberry Spring Trail as they approach the summit of Mt. Taylor or Strawberry Canyon Trail on the way to McGaffey Lookout Tower in the Zuni Mountains. Fall offers warm, clear days and crisp, cool nights and…

Mt. Thielsen Wilderness encompasses 54,914 acres and runs along the crest of the Cascades 80 miles east of Roseburg and just north of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 5,000' to the 9,182' summit of Mount Thielsen. Born of the same volcanic activity that created Crater Lake, this is the land of fire and ice. Much of the Mount Thielsen Wilderness is made up of high alpine forests and open meadows. The…

The Mount Thomas trail begins near Crooked Creek Pass and ends at Forest Road #514. The trail begins with a moderately steep climb through spruce/ fir forest before leveling out to follow the Red Table Mountain ridge and climbing the peak of Mt. Thomas at 11,977 feet. The trail then travels through an alpine zone becoming rocky with little vegetation, and after about 7 miles the trail descends into sparse stands of…

The Mt. Tilton Trail #582 begins at the trailhead at the end of the Taylor River Road, FSR #742 and ends at the top of Mt. Tilton near the end of Cement Creek Road, FSR #740.  This trail is the main access to the summit of Mt. Tilton which rises 12,559 feet in elevation. Geo-Ref Trail Map  …

The Mt. Tilton Spur Trail #582.1A begins at the Mt. Tilton Trail #582 and ends at the Crystal Creek Trail #583.  It serves as a connection short cut between these two trails.  A loop can be accomplished by combining the Mt. Tilton Trail #582, Mt. Tilton Spur Trail #852.1A, Crystal Creek Trail #583, Brush Creek Trail #400 and the Taylor Divide Trail #440.  These trails will provide spectacular views of…

Mt. Timpanogos Campground is surrounded by aspen and fir trees. This campground is situated next to the Mt. Timpanogos Wilderness. Hiking opportunities are nearby. Campground roads and spurs are paved.There is no water available at the campground

Mount Wrightson Picnic Area is located at the end of Madera Canyon Road, as far into this area of beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife as you can drive. Tables and fire grills are scattered in the shade of a stand of silverleaf and Arizona white oaks. Views stretch up Mount Wrightson to the top of the Santa Ritas and down…

Old Baldy is the name by which those familiar with the Santa Rita Mountains know the centerpiece of this 25,260-acre Wilderness. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Wrightson’s distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous…

The trail to the summit of Mt. Yale (14, 196 feet) leaves from the Denny Creek Trailhead located off of County Road 306, west of Buena Vista. The trail travels northeast crossing Denny Creek and ascends to Delaney Gulch and up the southwest ridge of the peak. County Road 306 is closed by snow from November through May. For detailed information…

The United States Congress designated the Mount Zirkel Wilderness in 1964 as one of the original areas protected under the Wilderness Act. It has a total of 159,935 acres. All of this wilderness is located in northwestern Colorado and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. This Wilderness area is home to the headwaters of the Elk, Encampment and North Platte Rivers, as well as some 70 lakes, high mountain peaks…

The Mount Zirkel/Park Range area is on the Routt National Forest in northwestern Colorado. It consists mainly of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and other surrounding recreation sites. It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District on the west side and the Parks Ranger District on the east side. The United States Congress designated the Mount Zirkel Wilderness in 1964 as one of the…

This is a Scenic Recreation Destination.  The Pacific Crest Trail lay just below this basalt rock outcrop, in the Little Bear Creek Valley.  About an hours drive west, then south on the Primary Forest Route 119, to the 23N60, then a 4WD only road, the 23N62X.  THIS IS NOT AN OHV AREA.  Mt. Ararat is a beautiful place for scenic views, photo opportunity, and to experience what feels like…

The Mountain City area on the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District lies approximately 84 miles North of Elko, Nevada on Nevada State Route 225 or 12 miles South of Owyhee, Nevada on highway 225.

Mountain City Picnic Area is a secluded spot that provides shore fishing access for Gold Run inlet of Deerfield Reservoir.

The Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District is comprised of the Mountain City and Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts. One office is located in Wells, Nevada (pop. 1,250), and the other office is in Elko, Nevada (pop. 20,451). The District also lies in Elko and White Pine counties. Located in northeastern Nevada, the Mountain City-…

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Mountain Glen is a small campground along Bishop Creek on the way to South Lake. This intimate, five-site campground is tucked in the aspens and willows next to the creek and makes for a perfect one night stay in preparation for a backpacking trip or a week long respite from city life.

The Mountain Home Ranger District is the southern most district on the Boise National Forest and about 650,000 acres in size.  It is located in close proximity to Boise, Idaho and includes administration of Capitol City front range lands. The district has a robust program of work that covers vegetation management, recreation, range, wildlife, fisheries, watershed, fire and fuels, noxious weeds, minerals,…

Parking Lot used primarily for Snowmobile parking in the winter.

Located on State Highway 38 just east of the community of Mountain Home Village, this overlook offers views to the east of the San Gorgonio Wilderness and Sand to Snow National Monument. The view to the south is Yucaipa Ridge, above Mill Creek. Open all year.

Mountain House Day Use Area provides the primary access to Ramseys Draft Wilderness and an opportunity for a nice picnic or to stage a hiking adventure. Native trout fishing is available in the adjacent Ramseys Draft stream.

The Mountain Lakes trail is 6.3 miles long and enters Mountain Lakes Wilderness and ends at 8.2 mile Mountain Lakes Loop Trail within the wilderness. You may access the trail from Rainbow Bay or Mountain Lakes Trailhead. Horseback riders are advised to ride from Lake of the Woods on the connector trail to the trailhead. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.

Before its eruption and subsequent transformation into a large caldera, the area we call Mountain Lakes Wilderness was a 12,000-foot mountain, one of the giants of the southern Cascades. Glaciation then carved up the caldera, leaving a scattering of small alpine lakes instead of one enormous body of water, such as Crater Lake National Park to the north. Only eight prominent peaks remain of the caldera's rim. Unique…

Linking Darrington with Granite Falls is the Mountain Loop Highway National Forest Scenic Byway, which was first pioneered in 1891 by miners` dreams. Later developed as a road by loggers and members of the CCC, this road was designated a Scenic Byway in 1991. Today`s roadway passes 55 miles through boom-and-bust town sites and abandoned claims, as well as rushing rivers and glacier-clad peaks. Although the tracks…

The Mountain Man Trailhead provides access to the Brock Creek Multi-Use Trail System.

This site is at 6,200-foot elevation. Seventeen sites on Big Pines highway. Popular snow play area nearby at the ski complex. Fishing in nearby Jackson Lake. Amenities: Piped water available, fire pits, tables and flush toilets. RVs up to 18'.  Groceries and services available in the community of Wrightwood (approximately 8 miles).

This campground is adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache la Poudre River 40 miles northwest of Fort Collins. The area varies from dense forest to open meadow and is surrounded by steep mountains. Facilities provided include restrooms, water, pay showers, horseshoe pits and a playground area. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Electrical hook-ups are available in sites 1-32. Sites 33-…

This group site will accommodate 10 RVs or trailers in the parking lot and tent camping for 30 people. Picnic or day use of the facility will accommodate 75 people. The facility includes a large group parking area, fire grates, picnic tables, pay showers, bear locker and covered pavilion (with electrical outlet).

Nestled in a ponderosa pine forest next to the scenic Cache La Poudre River, this is a very popular day-use area for enjoying a picnic and associated river activities. There are 11 sites available, each with picnic table and pedestal grill. There is access to the Mt. McConnel Trail from the picnic ground for a hiking opportunity.