On the western edge of the Lolo National Forest, this area has unique offerings such as the historic Savenac Tree Nursery and Visitor Center, access to the "Rail Trail"/Route of the Hiawatha where you can bike the path of a historic train route, a couple of lookout rentals with wonderful views, and trails to alpine lakes.

The Superior National Forest Headquarters Building is located in Duluth, MN, and houses the offices of our Forest Supervisor, Connie Cummins, and the team leaders for the Forest.   In the spirit of recycling, the building itself is a repurposed school originally built in the earlier part of the 1900's.  In refurbishing the building, original floors and oak woodwork were saved, and some offices even retain…

The Superior National Forest Scenic Byway, designated as Forest Highway 11, runs from the taconite town of Silver Bay to the logging town of Aurora.  There are long stretches of unbroken forest along this 54 mile road, giving the driver a good sense of being away from it all.  Several trails and campgrounds are on or near the route for perfect resting areas. For a brochure describing the Byway in detail,…

Superior OHV Trail System is currently 16.5 miles long. A trailhead off State Route 52 accesses this section of trail. The trail also has two connector trails to the Pine Creek OHV Trail System for continuous riding opportunities and additional traihead access points. The trail system is open to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-highway motorcycles (OHMs), mountain bikes, and hiking. Trail width limit…

This trailhead is part of the Superior OHV System. The Superior OHV Trail System is currently 16.5 miles long. The trail also has two connector trails to the Pine Creek OHV System for continuous riding opportunities and additional traihead…

The Supervisor's Office (Forest Headquarters) in Solvang is open. Please call (805) 448-6487 ahead of time for operational hours. Calls are answered Monday through Friday 8-430. 

The Surface Creek Snowmobile Trail #741 begins at the Surface Creek Winter Trailhead approximately ¾ of a mile south of the National Forest boundary and ends at an intersection with the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail (SP). On the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail map the Surface Creek Trail is #27. This trail runs north following Forest Service Road 125 to where it ties into the SP Trail near Trickle Park Reservoir and…

Provides access to: Surprise Creek Trail 1060 which enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Surprise Lake is in the northern portion of the Gore Range in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. The beginning of the trail passes through aspen groves and spruce/fir forests. Eventually, the trail climbs steadily up to the lake. Surprise Lake is nestled in the trees and is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. An abundance of wildflowers can be seen from mid-June through early July along this trail.  

This trailhead provides access to the Surveyor's Ridge Trail. It has parking for 8 vehicles.

This trailhead provides access to the Surveyor's Ridge Trail.

Dispersed camp site with no improvements. No traffic control such as paved loop road and parking spurs that you find in "developed" campgrounds, and no water system. Pack out garbage.

The west end of the trail starts in Santa Catalina State Park, but after 1 mile it enters the Coronado National Forest. This arduous hike quickly ascends the side of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness for another 8.9 miles where it connects to Mount Lemmon Trail #5.…

Bound on all sides by mixed conifer forest, the lake is deep and clear. The west end is best for seeing waterfowl because it's sheltered from the prevailing wind. Link Creek, which empties into Suttle Lake, is shallow and clear enough to view spawning fish. Yellow, orange, or red hues from vine maple proclaim the arrival of autumn in September or…

This site offers picnic tables, a boat launch for Suttle Lake, and trail access to the Suttle Lake Trail. This is a heavily used site in the summer and offers a small beach area with swimming opportunities. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at…

This trail begins at the Suttle Tie Trailhead and ends at Suttle Lake.

This trailhead functions as a staging area for OHVs for the Sutton Bluff Trail system.   The Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Area is located within the rugged river breaks of the West Fork of the Black River. The segmented trails are accessed via county roads and Forest Service system roads, and total approximately 45…

This trailhead functions as a staging area for OHVs for the Sutton Bluff Trail system.   The Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Area is located within the rugged river breaks of the West Fork of the Black River. The segmented trails are accessed via county roads and Forest Service system roads, and total approximately 45…

This trailhead functions as a staging area for OHVs for the Sutton Bluff Trail system.   The Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Area is located within the rugged river breaks of the West Fork of the Black River. The segmented trails are accessed via county roads and Forest Service system roads, and total approximately 45…

Roomy campsites surrounded by open lawn and natural shading, cool breezes, abundant songbirds, and scenic views all await visitors at the Sutton Bluff Recreation Area. The Sutton Bluff Campground is set alongside the West Fork of the Black River in a forested hardwood bottom. Sutton Bluff is located 13 miles outside Centerville, Missouri. It is nestled among a variety of short-leaf pine trees and shrubs, and a…

Sutton Campground is located just off the Pacific Coast in Oregon, 1.5 miles from Sutton Beach and 2 miles from Sutton Lake. The 80-site campground is set among scenic coastal pine, Douglas-fir, spruce, wax myrtle and huckleberry. Some sites offer electric hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are flush toilets and drinking water. Hiking the…

Set along Sutton Lake this launching provides nice views and good fishing just outside of Florence.

The Sutton Mine Trail #197 begins at County Road 361, Camp Bird Road, and ends at the Neosho Mine. The trail starts with steep switchbacks for approximately the first 0.5 miles, then it levels off and becomes gentler. For the next approximately 1.3 miles it travels along a bench through spruce/fir with an occasional aspen.  There are beautiful views of Ouray, the Million Dollar highway, and the Amphitheater. In…

This is the trailhead for: Sutton Trails #1321 Darlingtonia Trail #1320 It also provides access to: Holman Vista Trail #1326 The trailhead is located in…

Southwest and central Flat Tops area.  Access often from New Castle.

Located just off County Road A-21, Swain is located approximately 9 miles north of Westwood.  The area can also be accessed just east of Chester at the Chester-Lake Almanor Staging Area on Highway 36.  Swain Mountain has 60 miles of groomed trails, which include three loop trails.  All routes are easy. Swain Mountain is considered the hub of the forest's snowmobile trail system.  It is usually…

Provides access to: Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 - Southern Segment. Visitors can hike, mountain bike or ride horses from Swale and access the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 which connects to the north end of the Drake-McDowell Roadless Area. This trailhead is located one hour five minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, and is a primitive and quiet trailhead. The site offers a parking area that is…

The Swamp Canyon Trail #634 begins on the south side of Forest Service Road #630 and ends at the base of a scree field that approaches Grant – Swamp Pass. The trail follows an old mining trail as it gradually ascends above tree line, traveling along the west side of Swamp Canyon. Hikers who continue climbing up the steep, loose scree field to the Pass will be rewarded with views of Island Lake, one of the many…

Swamp Creek Road is located off Larimer County Road 69. Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) use.

This Cabinet Mountains Wilderness trail follows Swamp Creek drainage to Lost Buck Pass, and Trail #912A ends at Buck Lake. From Lost Buck Pass, Lake Creek Trail #656 drops into Upper and Lower Geiger Lakes, and South Divide Trail #360S follows a major ridgeline out to the southern boundary of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. Buck Lake Trail #912A ends at Buck Lake where there are a couple dispersed campsites, and…