This dirt road starts at Vail Pass and ends at the town of Redcliff. It can be traveled in either direction, but for biking it is much easier starting at Vail Pass. This dirt road is passable by all but the lowest passenger cars and is relatively easy for mountain bikers. It offers views of Mount of the Holy Cross in the Sawatch Range, access to the Shrine Mountain Trail, and access to the short, accessible trail to…

The Shrine Ridge trail begins at Shrine Pass Road #709 and ends at Shrine Mountain Ridge. Follow the trail southwest as it climbs through pine-studded meadows. After about 1.3 miles the trail turns west heading through pine forest before the steepest part of the climb to the saddle to the west of you. From the saddle turn right and travel northwest to Shrine Mountain where you can enjoy…

The cabin is a 16 x 16 foot A-frame with a main floor and a sleeping loft. It accommodates up to six people and comes equipped with wooden bunks, an oil drip (kerosene) heater, a table, benches, broom, fire extinguisher and an outhouse with a pit toilet.Water, electricity and fuel for the heater are not provided. Freshwater is available around the cabin, but it should be treated before drinking. Visitors are…

Picnic area near the Silver Fir Campground along Mt. Baker Highway east of Glacier.

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USDA Forest Service Photo. Take Highway 522 north to Costilla to Highway 196. From Valle Vidal Unit follow Forest Road 1950 to Shuree Ponds.

The Shut-In Mountain Walk-In Turkey Hunting Area is 8,400 acres and located about 9 miles north of Mena, Arkansas in Scott County. Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(a) and (b), forest roads M31, M1A, M-22, and portions of 49A and M24 are closed to motor vehicle traffic year-round, except during timber sales and other administrative activities. The development plan for this area specifies that the majority of these roads…

This trail enters the woods and begins a steady downhill grade. Most of the way, the trail follows a creek on an old wooded road. In most places, the trail acommodates side-by-side walking for two hikers. To the right, the trail traverses some boggy sections, especially in rainy weather. Total Length: 2 miles Total Elevation Change: 820 feet Degree of Difficulty: Moderate Beginning Point: Appalachian Trail at…

Shutts Flats Trailhead has no facilities and parking is limited.

Sibley Lake Campground is located just off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway, It is the only Bighorn National Forest campground that offers some electrical hookups. Fishing opportunities abound in nearby Sibley Lake and numerous streams. 14 day stay limit, Electric Motors Only on Sibley Lake.

Sibley Lake Dam Picnic Ground is located just off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. It is situated at the outlet of Sibley Lake, making it a great spot for trout fishing. It includes a vault toilet and potable water hand pump.

Sibley Lake Dock Picnic Ground is conveniently located just off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Enjoy lunch and excellent trout fishing in Sibley Lake and nearby streams.

This three sided shelter is along the nordic trail system.  It has firewood and a stove.

This day-use recreation site offers canoe, kayak launch and beach acces.

Sierra At Tahoe is one of two ski operations on the Eldorado National Forest operating under a special use permit. Sierra offers winter recreation opportunities and equipment rentals. http://www.sierraattahoe.com/

Closed per forest order 17-24-18.  Sierra Campground is located seven miles north east of Sierra City on the North Yuba River along Hwy 49. There are 16 campsites, vault toilets and river water source-purify before drinking.The campground overlooks the river and is surrounded by fir trees.

  Restrooms are available; however, potable water is not available at this site.

Southwest of Saratoga, Wyo. on the Medicine Bow National Forest lies the Sierra Madre Range, which is a part of the main range of the Rocky Mountains.  There are two wilderness areas in the Sierra Madre Range: Huston Park Wilderness and Encampment River Wilderness.  Named for the famous battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841, the 57-mile Battle Pass Scenic Byway runs through this area. …

For a great road riding location, the Sierra Valley offers unsurpassed beauty, never ending stretches of beautiful meadows, wetlands with many bird species, free-range cattle and quaint ranches that have been active since the Gold Rush.  Riders can select a number of routes to adjust their trip from twenty to sixty mile loops.  Sierraville annually hosts the Sierra Valley Metric Century Tour de Manure Ride…

Gate is locked, key must be obtained from Sierraville Ranger District Office.  The shooting range facility is available to the public through a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Sierra Valley Sportman's Club (SVSC).  Range target backstops/frames, shooting benches, gun racks, tables, etc. are provided courtesy of SVSC.  Please respect their generosity and dedication by picking up all…

Located within the Weminuche Wilderness, the Sierra Vandera Trail #524 climbs from the Pine River Trail #523 to the junction of the Pine-Piedra Trail #524 and…

This view spot on the way to White Mountain and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest affords one of the most spectacular views of the backbone of the Sierra Nevada Range. On a clear day you can see from Mt Whitney all the way to Mt Dana in Yosemite National Park and even Mono Lake. There are interpretive panels and parking at this site.

For Santa Fe National Historic Trail travelers heading south, the changing horizon from plains to mountains was a major milestone on their journey. One of their guiding landmarks was the distant Spanish Peaks, which came into view along this section of the trail. A short walk up the side of a bluff will give you a commanding view of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding prairie. A view very similar to that seen by…

The Sierra Vista Ranger District includes several mountain ranges which are separated by rolling hill county and some of the Southwest’s most extensive grasslands. The area includes the Huachuca, Patagonia and Whetstone mountains and the Canelo Hills. These areas were once the focus of extensive mining activity and their canyons and ridges are rich in the history of those colorful days. An extensive network of…

Sig Creek Campground has 9 campsites. It is located on a south-facing hillside, without much shade, about 1/4 mile from the East Fork of Hermosa Creek. For specific information on open/close dates and services, check out the SJNF Campground Status page.

The Signal Creek Campground is a drive-in campground with 24 units. Stay in stunning campsites surrounded by giant spruce, hemlock, and cedar trees. This area is adjacent to Ward Lake, hiking trails, and an abundance of fishing areas. All unreserved sites are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Trailhead on the west side of New Mexico Highway 15, between mile markers 14 and 15, for Signal Peak Trail #742 (across the road from the trailhead) and for Tadpole Ridge Trail #232 heading north towards the Sheep Corral Trailhead.

Silesca Guard Station is an original Ranger Station that once housed Forest work crews. The historic Silesca Cabin is located on the Uncompahgre Plateau in a beautiful meadow surrounded by aspen and spruce/fir forests. The Plateau itself is a long, narrow geologic uplift bordered on the east by the wide valleys of the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Rivers and on the west by the narrow gorges of the Dolores and San Miguel…

This one-half mile (one way) short walk terminates at a water play area at the base of a 20 foot waterfall.  Best viewing times are spring and fall, as there is generally more water flowing over the falls. 

Along the Siltcoos River are two traditional campgrounds. Stagecoach Trailhead provides access to several trails, including the accessible Lagoon trail and the longer Waxmyrtle trail, which meanders through the coastal shore pine forests and along the river to the beach. OHV users will find a direct sand access campground as well as dispersed OHV Sand Camping available by permit. Please see…