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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 15601 - 15630 of 17629

Three O'Clock Ridge Trailhead

Provides access to: Three O'Clock Ridge Trail a 0.5 mile spur trail that ends at its junction with the Lower Dungeness Trail #833.3

Three Point Mountain Trailhead

The Three Point Mountain Trailhead is signed and includes restroom, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs, registration box and an information kiosk. It serves the #500 trails of the Danskin Trail System. All trailheads have space for parking.   There are three main sections of the Danskin Trail System and three main access trailheads named with 300, 400 and 500 numbers. The Danskin #300 group is accessed…

Three Points #2207

The Three Points Trail is 4.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 254 and ends at the Forest Boundary.

Three Points Trailhead

General Amenities: Picnic tables. Vault toilets. No water. Open 24 hours/day

Three Ponds Shelter

Located 2.3 miles from the Three Ponds trailhead, the Three Ponds shelter is situated steps away from the second of three scenic trailside ponds. The shelter sleeps 8 and features a fire ring. However, there is no toilet and no designated tent sites.

Three Ponds Trailhead

The Three Ponds Trailhead offers many opportunities. Most popular is an easy 2.2 mile walk to the scenic middle pond and Three Ponds shelter. From this point an easy to moderate 5.3 mile loop back to the trailhead is possible via Donkey Hill Cut-off and the Kineo Trail. The Three Ponds trailhead is also the eastern access of the Carr Mountain trail. An interpretive panel of the area is available in the trailhead…

Three Pools Day Use Area

Three Pools Day Use Area on the North Fork of the Santiam River is an extremely popular destination, attracting over 15,000 visitors each year. Accessible via a short walk from parking area (fee or recreation pass required), spectacular emerald pools and several picnic sites make this one of the most visited swimming locations in Oregon. Expect to see some large crowds here on a sunny day.…

Three Prong Campground

Set amidst fir and pine trees along the edge of a large meadow.

Three Rivers Campground

This rustic style campground has 12 sites set at the base of southern New Mexico's tallest mountain. A portion of the site is designed for Group Camping.  Three Rivers is a great place to go to get away from the crowds and is located at a much lower elevation than our other campgrounds (around 5000').  From here you can access the Three Rivers trailhead (T44) into the White Mountain Wilderness is located.…

Three Rivers RD

The Three Rivers Ranger District offers unique opportunities to its visitors. It is situated between the Kettle Mountains to the West, down to the Columbia River and then back up into the Selkirk Mountain Range on the East. The Three Rivers Ranger District has the most disability accessible sites in the Forest. Wheelchair accessible trails, hunting blinds, campsites and docks welcome people from all backgrounds.…

Three Sisters Falls

    Elevation Change 1000 Distance 4.5 miles Hike/Ride Time Full day Difficulty Moderate to Strenuous Best Seasons Spring, Winter Ranger District Palomar Ranger District - (760) 788-0250 Gaining in popularity, this often crowded, yet challenging hike takes hikers through several ecosystems before leading to the main…

Three Sisters Group Site Campground

Three Sisters Group Site is a newly constructed accessible site located across the road from the Rock Creek Horse Camp.  The site is equipped with a 20' x 30' pavilion, 6 picnic tables, 1 group size BBQ grill, 2 serving tables, group size fire ring with handcrafted wooden benches around it, 2 vault toilets, parking for 25 vehicles, and a capacity to hold 75 people.  There is no water, electricity, or…

Three Sisters Overlook Campsite

The Three Sisters Overlook Campsite is a fully accessible, single occupancy site on the Nemo-Skip Loop Road on Wrangell Island. Site overlooks Zimovia Strait, with spectacular views of the "three sister peaks" (Virginia, Bessie, and Helen) on Etolin Island.

Three Sisters Wilderness: Deschutes

Three Sisters Wilderness area covers 286,708 total acres. There are approximately 260 miles of trail within the wilderness. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the wilderness for 40 miles. Most trails entering the wilderness begin in dense forests of Douglas-fir on the western slopes of the Cascades and ponderosa pine on the eastern slopes. Major peaks are: the North, Middle, and South Sisters (all…

Three Sisters Wilderness: Willamette

Major peaks are: the North, Middle, and South Sisters (all above 10,000'), along with Broken Top, the best example in the Pacific Northwest of the effect of glaciation. Collier Glacier is the largest glacier in Oregon. Other geologic features include Rock Mesa, Collier Cone, and Yapoah Crater. Alpine meadows, waterfalls, lava fields, glaciers, and glacial lakes are abundant.  Three Sisters Wilderness area…

Threehorn Campground

Threehorn campground is located near the Rogue-Umpqua Divide off of the scenic road between Tiller and Trail. It is a higher elevation campground shaded by an open stand of large pine and fir. Campground sits at 2,600 feet of elevation. Campground may have snow cover and roads to this campground may be snow covered from late Fall to mid Spring. Please pack out all trash. Latitude: 42.802328 Longitude:…

Threemile Campground

This campground hosts 21 sites along the North Fork of the Shoshone River. It's located between the Washakie and Absaroka Wilderness areas. A nearby point of interest is Pahaska Teepee and Buffalo Bill's hunting lodge. Be prepared to store food properly. Food storage, garbage collection, vault toilets  available.  Hardsided vehicles only. Due to grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop-up…

Threemile Creek #434

Forest Trail #434 (Threemile Creek Trail) is 1.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #586.1A (Five Mile Road)and ends at Forest Road #586.1C (Cliff Creek Road). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Motorcycle Trail Riding

Throughline #860

The Throughline Trail #860 begins at the Throughline Trailhead on Forest Service Road #814 and ends at the Throughline Trailhead on Forest Service Road #709. It traverses the western lobe of the West Elk Wilderness and climbs gradually from Smith Fork Creek, passing through Gambel oak thickets, meadows, aspen forests and drainages studded…

Throughline/Coal Creek TH (Dispersed)-Paonia RD

The Throughline Trail #860 is a major route through the West Elk Wilderness to the Smith Fork country near Crawford. The Trailhead provides opportunities for dispersed camping with enough room for horse trailer camping. There are …

Thumb Butte

Recreational opportunities include: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and picnicking.   Printable Thumb Butte Trails and Area Map (1.41 MB)   View photo on Flickr: Thumb Butte Picnic Site

Thumb Butte (Climbing)

Seasonal Closure: Thumb Butte is closed to climbing from February 1 to July 15 yearly to protect nesting sites for peregrine falcons.  Thank you for your cooperation in allowing the peregines to be undisturbed during the courtship and breeding season. Slight Changes to Closure Area Starts in 2015 The closed area for Thumb Butte has been slightly modified to provide more effective resource protection while at…

Thumb Butte Group Picnic Site

Overview Thumb Butte Group Picnic Area is a convenient place for groups of up to 100 people to enjoy a day outdoors. The site is located under the towering pines of Prescott National Forest about 4 miles west of Prescott, and provides easy access to a variety of trails and amenities. It offers a large pavilion and a quiet, shaded setting for luncheons, church gatherings, family picnics and other large functions…

Thumb Butte Picnic Site

The most distinguishing landmark in Prescott, AZ, Thumb Butte is famous for its towering ponderosa pines, picnic facilities, and access to world-class hiking trails--all just minutes from downtown!  Interpretive signs orient visitors to the area's flora and fauna, historical and cultural resources, and current management practices.  A trip to Prescott is not complete without a stop over at Thumb…

Thumb Butte Spur #314

Thumb Butte Spur, like Thumb Butte Trail #33, is open to hikers only.  It is a 0.5 mile spur connecting Trail #33 to Trail # 326.  Trail #326, Thumb Butte Bypass Trail, was designed with mountain…

Thunder Basin National Grassland

The Thunder Basin National Grassland is located in northeastern Wyoming in the Powder River Basin between the Big Horn Mountains and the Black Hills. Elevation on the National Grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet and the climate is semi arid. The Douglas Ranger District manages Thunder Basin National Grassland. Popular recreation activities include hunting, dispersed camping, OHV riding,…

Thunder Creek Trailhead #526

The first 2.2 miles of trail follows an old roadbed then enters the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. Travel through stands of old-growth cedar and hemlock. Trail connects to Shedroof Cutoff Trail #511 and Shedroof Divide Trail #512 to create a 14-…

Thunder Mountain Road / Riordan Trailhead

The Thunder Mountain Road / Riordan Trailhead is a signed site with a hitching rack.