Located in an all-seasons yurt adjacent to the Eagles Nest gondola atop Vail Mountain, the Nature Discovery Center has provided the visiting public with meaningful access to the wonders of the natural world since opening its doors in 2000. The mountain top nature center is open during the winter and summer seasons and features an array of natural history exhibits and artifacts related to Vail Mountain life zones.…

This 150-yard long integrative trail connects the San Sophia gondola station to a nature center operated by the Telluride Ski Area. This wheelchair-accessible trail connects to the popular Village by following the See Forever trail #415 and the Prospect trails #413.

Near Crawford Path & Mizpah Cut-off: 2.5 mi.; next to Mizpah Hut

Rock Climbing at its best, right off the Interstate. This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information

Length: 1.5 Miles. Navajo Bypass - 16E23. Blue Diamond.  More difficult. Open to Motorcycles and ATV’s Only. Navajo Bypass starts at Friis Road and ends at Navajo Road. This trail is best suited for intermediate riders due to two steep sections in the middle of the trail. Since this trail ends on Navajo Road, the section of the road that connects to the McGinnis Creek is legal for all motorcycles and quad…

Primitive campground with six campsites, 5 have shade structures. Fire rings and pedestal BBQ grills. Beginners OVH riding area. Reservations: 5 sites are now on the reservation system: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.  (1) campsite is on a first-come, first- serve basis. The Navajo Flat OHV Staging Area with campsites is no longer an…

Picturesque Navajo Lake was originally know to the piute Indians as Pa-cu-ay, meaining "Clound Lake."  The lake came into being when a lava flow dammed the eastern end of the valley.  Boating, swiming and fishing are popular activities at Navajo Lake. There are approximately 120 improved campsites near the lake.  Boats, lodging, gasoline and limited supplies are available at private resorts on the…

Located within the Lizard Head Wilderness, Navajo Lake trail (635) crosses open meadows, spruce-fir forests, and a series of very steep switchbacks before reaching Navajo Lake. Navajo Lake is small high elevation lake sitting at 11,154 ft. The trail continues past the lake and climbs in elevation until it reaches timberline and the Silver Peak/Navajo Basin Crest. This trail is a popular destination for those…

Navajo Lake Campground, located on the shores of…

The Navajo Peak trail is 7.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 663 - Buckles Lake Rd. and ends at Forest Road 731 - Price Lakes Rd.. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide

The Navajo Flats Trail #857 begins at the intersection with the Through Line Trail #860 in a park below the old Navajo corrals, and ends at an intersection with the Kaufman Creek Trail #852.  It enters and remains in aspen for its length, although it opens up frequently for views of Mount Gunnison. This trail is little used but it does provide access between the Through Line and Kaufman trails and elk and deer…

Navigation Campground is located on the northwest shores of Upper Priest Lake, with majestic views of the Selkirk Crest. Four campsites are furnished with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear-proof storage boxes. Please note that this site has a Pack It In, Pack It Out policy on all garbage.

This is an excellent trail. Developed campgrounds located at the north end of Upper Priest Lake (Navigation Campground) and the south end of Upper Priest Lake (Plowboy Campground). The trail passes through valley and sidehill terrain. Along the trail there…

Navy Beach Paddle Boat Launch

Located next to Gravelly Valley airstrip.

There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. This area encompasses the west end of the Nebraska National Forest near Chadron and Crawford and is managed by the Pine Ridge Ranger District. The other distinct area within Nebraska National Forest is located near Halsey in central Nebraska.  Special…

There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. One section is situated in the northwest panhandle south and west of Chadron, while the other is located near Halsey in central Nebraska. Both offer unique recreation opportunities in the wide open spaces of Nebraska. The Halsey portion of the Nebraska…

This is a trailhead for the 4C Hiking Trail.  Neches Bluff Overlook, located at the north end of the trail, offers a panoramic view of pine-hardwood forests in the Neches River bottomlands with picnic and primitive camping facilities.

A primitive boat launch and small parking area provide access to the southeast end of Neck Lake. Special Features: One of the largest lakes on the north end of the island, Neck Lake provides many recreation opportunities. Fish along the bank for dolly Varden and cutthroat trout, or put in a small skiff, float tube, canoe, or kayak to explore and fish other parts of the lake. A world class cutthroat trout fishery…

Provides access to: Necklace Valley Trail 1062 which enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Provides access to: Ned Hill Trail #837 a short steep day hike to an old 1930's lookout. Ample parking available.

There is adequate parking at this trailhead for 8 vehicles. There is ample turnaround space.

The Needle Creek Trail #504 is a wildly popular trail that brings backpackers from either the Animas River Trail #675 or the Needleton train stop into Chicago Basin. NOTE that on an average summer day, 50 people will disembark from the train to head to Chicago Basin—a beautiful, but crowded, backpacking destination. From the…

Elevation: 8830' Needle Creek Reservoir lies between Highways 50 and 114 in the Cochetopa Hills along the headwaters of Needle Creek. This reservoir was constructed in 1962 for irrigation water storage. Its low elevation, 8,830 feet, and easy access make it a favorite fishing area for many. Fishing is usually good at this site, where rainbow and brook trout average ten to eleven inches. Boats are allowed in the…

  The beach on the Verde River is generally rocky, but attracts many people during the hot summer months. The area is noted for its unusual rock formations. Nearby is a protected riparian area, the Mesquite Bosque. This popular water recreation area attracts many people trying to escape the Arizona summer heat. The rocky beach area is surrounded by beautiful towering rock formations. Near the recreation…

The Needles Route Trailhead is a one-acre signed site with no amenities. It serves South Fork Gold Fork (#113) and Needles Route (#115) trails. 

This body of water is part of the Weber drainage.

An accessible 0.2 mile boardwalk near milepost 9 on the forest road 8580 winds its way through a muskeg to the hot tub. Expect to see wildlife, and be on the lookout for brown bears which commonly use the area.

Sites are located along California Creek. Good shade provided by pine and fir trees. Located near Bull Buck Trail. Parking Lot; restroom; historical sites; nature trails. Beyond the campsite there are various giant sequoia trees that you can visit. We advise everyone to stay on the trail, and to stay behind the fences guarding the trees preserving their beauty for the future generations. This summer we are expecting…

Near Nelder Grove campground, Nelder Grove Interpretive Picnic Area offers 2 site picnic sites and several historical replicas and displays. With life-size replicas of cross-log and two-pole logging chutes along the original paths loggers used 100 years ago, two restored cabins form the center of the site. Also interspersed among the area are several giant sequoia tree stumps left by the loggers. Within a nice,…