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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 12421 - 12450 of 17629

Putvin Trailhead

Provides access to: Putvin Trail #813 which provides access to Mount Skokomish Wilderness and enters Olympic National Park.

Pybus Bay Cabin

This large A-frame cabin with a loft sits back 50 yards (46 m) up a hill from the beach. It has sleeping space for up to 7 people. Facilities:4 single wooden bunks, Sleeping loft, Cooking counter, Broom, Oil stove (uses #1 stove oil, NOT provided), Outhouse, Table and benches. Water is available from a nearby stream. Treat all water before using. Bring your own #1 stove oil, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking…

Pyramid

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Pyramids Trailhead

This is the trailhead for:  Pyramids Trail #3380 South Pyramids Creek Trail #3403 See trail page for more information.

Q. Ferry Point River Access

The 1/2 mile graded gravel road off Hwy 96 to the gravel bar will accommodate self-contained RV's for dispersed camping. There is a gravel road to the water's edge, permanent toilets and ample parking at Ferry Point River Access. In the 1850's this area was a thriving little town with a hotel, dance hall, ferry, store and school. Pack trains came through here from the coast on their way to Scott Valley and Happy…

Quail 15E10

Green Diamond. Least difficult.  Open to Motorcycles/ ATVS/4WD. Quail Road can only be accessed from Fernandez Road. Only street legal vehicles can access this route. This short route leaves Fernandez Road and dead-ends on the ridge top. 1 mile

Quail Flat Winter Trailhead

Quail Flat is a developed staging area with a vault toilet and parking, located on the General’s Highway. This trailhead provides access to Big Meadows Road via a marked 10.5 miles Burton Pass Road for snowmobiles. There are no facilities on the road. The road leads to other snowmobile roads in the route and trail system including the difficult Buck Rock OHV Trail. Review the winter OSV map for details.  

Quake Lake Boat Launch

Boat launch accessing Earthquake Lake between Earthquake Lake Visitor Center and Refuge Point Interpretive Site.

Quakey Mountain #537

Forest Trail #537 (Quakey Mountain Trail) is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #887 and ends at Forest Road #819. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, and Motorcycle Trail Riding

Quaking Aspen Cabin

Located near Ponderosa.  1 hour from Porterville.  Elevation:  7000’ Cabins are all located on the Sequoia National Forest, and are either in the Giant Sequoia National Monument or adjacent to it.  Big Meadows, Mtn. Home and Frog Mdw. are open mid-May to mid-October only, dependent on weather conditions. Cabins all have indoor bathrooms complete with tub/shower, sink and toilet.  Cabins…

Quaking Aspen Campground

Located along the Western Divide Highway a quarter of a mile past the end of State Highway 190 (27 miles east of Springville).  The campground was named for the quaking aspen trees that grow in the area.  The trees are a shimmering brilliant green in the spring and deep russet-gold in the fall.  Hiking is available on the many trails near the campground. The campground has 32 single family units, two…

Quaking Aspen Campground

Quaking Aspen campground offers a respite from the heat in a setting of aspen and mature ponderosa pine trees. Approximately 6 miles south of Fort Wingate, this is the most recently renovated campground on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. The area has a rich history of railroad logging and the original town of McGaffey was built in the vicinity of McGaffey Lake a few miles down the road. Pay attention to road…

Quaking Aspen Group Campground

Located along the Western Divide Highway a quarter of a mile past the end of State Highway 190 (27 miles east of Springville).  The campground was named for the quaking aspen trees that grow in the area.  The trees are a shimmering brilliant green in the spring and deep russet-gold in the fall.  Hiking is available on the many trails near the campground. The campground has 32 single family units, two…

Quandary Peak TH #47

Quandary Peak is widely regarded as one of the easier, least technical Fourteener’s to summit, but in reality none of the Fourteener’s are easy hikes due to the high elevation and variable weather conditions. Hikers that make it to the summit are rewarded with spectacular views. From the summit of Quandary Peak to the north you can view the Tenmile and Gore Range. Because this trail travels above timberline, you…

Quantrell Mine #141

Soaring views of the Santa Cruz Valley, the Santa Rita foothills and Elephant Head are your reward on this 2.78-mile one-way, rather desert-country journey. The trail starts in the upper reaches of a branch off Chino Canyon and follows an old roadbed up the grass…

Quarry (Columbine) Winter Parking

Columbine Winter Parking and Winter Recreation Area Map North Routt County Winter Recreation Trails Map Winter multi-use parking located in North Routt County Area with an emphasis for non-motorized users and a recommendation for no trailer parking.…

Quartz Campground - Gunnison RD

Quartz Campground lies west of the Sawatch Mountain Range in the southern part of the mineral belt that extends north to Leadville, CO. It is a popular area for four-wheel driving. Most of the roads, that are used for recreation today, were created by mine owners over 100 years ago. Quartz Campground lies on Cumberland Pass Road, which is improved dirt and usually passable by two-wheel drive vehicles. There are 10…

Quartz Creek (571)

The Quartz Creek trail is 7.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 684 - Quartz Cr. Rd. and ends at Forest Trail 572 - Little Blanco Trail.. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

Quartz Creek Campground

Quartz Creek offers 45 sites, some double sites, paved roads and spurs. Amenities include water, flush toilets, tables, and a boat launching area. During the off-season there is no water, no trash service, and no fees.  Please pack out all garbage. Outhouse/toilet facilities may be unavailable. Access to the Boat Launch and Kenai Lake public access are open year-round. Snow plowing is intermittent as weather…

Quartz Creek Road 5640

Bike the Taylor River Road to a junction at 0.3 miles. The left fork enters the Quartz Creek drainage, climbing to views of Garfield Mountain and the Middle Fork valley. The road bed is steep and rocky so be prepared for a workout.

Quartz Flat Campground

Conveniently located just off Interstate 90, this forested campground with a nature trail is a nice break from traveling on the highway. It's a great place to stretch your legs, warm by a campfire, or enjoy the aromas of the pine forest. Roads and spurs are paved.

Quartz Lake (568)

The Quartz Lake trail is 0.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 572 - Little Blanco Trail. and ends at Quartz Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

Quartz Mountain Sno-park

Quartz Mountain Sno-Park, which is at an elevation of 5,504 feet, is situated 15  minutes southeast of Bly, Oregon, and 30 minutes northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, along Oregon Highway 140. A mountainous setting with abundant pine trees, it becomes a winter wonderland once the snow falls.  Snowmobile trails are maintained between December and March in partnership with local clubs, benefitting all trail…

Quartz Mountain Trailhead

There are two routes to get to the Quartz Trailhead: All overnight stays in the wilderness require a wilderness permit. 1. Take Sky Ranch Road for about two hours, almost to the end of the road, make a left turn on to 6S10LA (Quartz Mountain Spur) to find the trailhead. Keep your eyes open for this, there is not a big sign on the road. If you…

Quartz Ridge (570)

Quartz Ridge Trail is 15.7 miles in length and begins at the Sand Creek Trailhead, then returns to East Fork Road further east, near the Silver Falls Guard Station. This steep trail with several switchbacks goes up Sand Creek to Quartz Ridge before dropping down to the East Fork. The last 1.5 miles of trail…

Quartz Ridge Staging Area

Small staging area off Hall Creek Road. The stagging area is designed for pick up and drop offs only.

Quartzville Road Back Country Byway

The Quartzville Road Back Country Byway travels through a portion of the Sweet Home Ranger District on the Willamette National Forest Length: 50 miles Time to Allow: 1-2 hours to drive the byway. From the Bureau of Land Management Meander beside the blue-green depths of the Green Peter Reservoir and the Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River as you discover a pathway of old-growth forests,…

Quealy Lake Trailhead

The Quealy Lake Trailhead provides access to the Quealy Lake and Sheep Lake Trails in the high country of the Snowy Range. Accessing the trailhead requires a high clearance 4WD vehicle on Forest Road 103.