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 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
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The New York Mountain trail begins at Baryeta Cabins Road #423 and ends at Nolan Lake Trail #1898. To start at the Baryeta Cabins Road, you must either have a rugged, high-clearance 4WD or hike up the road first. Another option is to start the trail further up at the trailhead for New York Lake Trail #2221. The trail can be faint and hard to follow in spots but provides excellent views of the Sawatch Range.
Nolan Lake TH #1898
The Nolan Lake trail begins at Nolan Creek Road #418 and ends at Nolan Lake. This wooded trail begins as an old mining road up through aspen, spruce and fir forest. At a 1/4 mile, the trail passes through a meadow and the upper town of Fulford, and a series of old log cabins, just before it crosses Nolan Creek and heads east up White Quail Gulch. The trail is variable with gentle slopes and steep sections as it…
Salt Creek TH #1878
The Salt Creek trail begins at County Road 8A and ends at Forest Road #435. The trail begins on an old road which goes through private land so be sure to stay on the trail. The trail follows a combination of old roads and singletrack through a mixture of spruce, fir, aspen, and brush along Salt Creek to Dubach Meadows near the top where views of the Sawatch Range are terrific.
Sneve Gulch TH #1872
The Sneve Gulch trail begins at Sylvan Lake and ends at Forest Road #436. The trail begins in aspen and climbs up steeply to an overlook of Sylvan Lake. This well-marked, maintained trail has steep grades while passing through open meadows, aspen, spruce, fir and lodge pole pine forest. Parts of the trail have views of Red Table Mountain to the southwest and the high, red sandstone cliffs of Mount Eve to the north…
Sundell #1863
The Sundell Trail traverses through a variety of forest types on the lower portions of Red Table Mountain south and west of Gypsum Creek. This trail becomes faint and hard to follow in spots. Trailheads are located at either end of the trail along Gypsum Creek road (FDR #413) and are easily accessible by car. The only big climb is from the first, or north, trailhead, so start from the south end for an easier hike.
Yeoman Park Campground
At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Yeoman Park Campground is located on the edge of a wetland meadow near Brush Creek and is partly within a mature spruce forest. There are beautiful views of Craig peak (11,902 ft).
Yeoman Park campground has 24 campsites; 11 sites have tent platforms; 15 of the sites are within a forested area while the other 9 are in the open. Eighteen sites can accommodate RV's 15-30 feet…
Four Mile FR#214 / Widow Springs FR#212
The Four Mile Road rises out of Miller Creek and follows Four Mile Creek through scrub oak and stands of spruce and fir. After one mile, the road levels off on a rolling plateau. The road travels through open parks, aspen stands and scattered patches of conifers for the remaining 4 miles to the junction of the Bar HL Road (FR#211). The Widow Springs Road traverses the area to the east of the Four…
Ripple Creek Pass
Ripple Creek Pass is on the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway between Meeker and Yampa. Many dispersed camping sites are available along the Byway near the Ripple Creek Overlook.
This road is not plowed in the winter. The White River Snowmobile club grooms a trail on the road.
Deadhorse-Long Park Loop FR#230
From the west entrance, the road follows a series of switchbacks up a south facing slope. Near the top, the road offers a nice view of the valley and the North Fork of the White River below. After approximately 2 miles, the road enters Long Park. It then splits with the west fork following Long Park Creek and ending at Trough Gulch. The north fork proceeds up Long…
Long Park #1809
The Long Park Trail connects to the Deadhorse-Long Park loop, Forest Road #230. It also connects with Lost Park Forest Road #231, which is also open to motorcycles and ATVs from 6/21-8/31 only. From the trailhead, the trail climbs rapidly for 1/2 mile to the northeast where it reaches the crest of the ridge between the White River and Long Park Creek drainages. The trail travels through scrub oak and…
Bar HL/Hay Flat Trailhead FR #211
The Bar HL/Hay Flat road provides good access to a number of OHV trails; some provide loop opportunities and some are dead ends.
This road requires a vehicle with clearance. Water bars can fill and become deep. It is not recommended for vehicles pulling long trailers, and vehicles pulling short trailers should consider road conditions. There are few places to turn around in the first few miles…
Upper Clinetop Road (Forest Road # 603)
The upper portion of Clinetop Road is approximately 11 miles long and traverses the top of Clinetop Mesa. The road is open to highway legal vehicles, OHVs, and motorcycles, as well as bicycle, foot, and horse traffic. The grade and terrain are suitable for passenger cars and drivers of all skill levels. Please drive carefully and be courteous to all other users. Upper Cinetop Road connects with several other…
Burnt Ridge Road #651.1
Burnt Ridge Road is 7.6 miles. It is opne to vehicles with high clearance, ohv, motorcycle, horse, bicycle and foot traffic.Tthe Connects to #603 and #640.
West Divide Road #800.1
The West Divide Road is 12 miles. It is open to high clearance vehicles, ohv, motorcycle, horse, bicycle and foot traffic. The road closes Nov 23 in accordance with the travel management plan. It is open for winter use as soon as the snow is suitable.
Maroon Bells Scenic Area
ALERTS:
• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.…
Trappers Lake
Trappers Lake is known as the "Cradle of Wilderness." The 302-acre lake contains a strain of native cutthroat trout.
Trappers Lake itself lies completely within Flat Tops Wilderness; motorized boats and…
Rio Blanco County Road 10, South Fork Road
Part of Rio Blanco County Road 10 is not plowed during the winter. The White River Snowmobile Club grooms a trail on the road; the site is popular with cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.
Moeller Creek FR#290 (via Fawn Creek FR #280)
The Moeller Creek Road travels through scattered stands of conifers, open parks and aspen. Two short side roads diverge from the Moeller Creek Road. The Log Springs Road begins roughly 2 miles up the Moeller Creek Road and heads southeast 1 mile to Log Springs. Another mile up the Moeller Creek Road, the Pattison Park Road drops down a small drainage for 1 mile into Pattison Park. Past the…
Eagles Nest Wilderness
The United States Congress designated the Eagles Nest Wilderness in 1976 and it now has a total of 133,496 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the White River National Forest.
The rugged mountains of the Gore Range are at the heart of the Eagles Nest Wilderness and serve as a major contribution to the waters of the Colorado River. Melting snow in the spring…
Cattle Guard Road #603.1P
Cattle Guard Road is 1.9 miles and is open to high clearance vehicles, OHV, horse and foot traffice. It is a short cut back to #651.
Bowen Lake #631.1
Bowen Lake #631.1 is open to high clearance vehicles, OHV, horse and foot traffic.
McAllister Gulch Road TH #708
McAllister Gulch Road #708 begins at Camp Hale and ends at Shrine Pass Road #709. This is a rough 4WD road that requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. It does provide excellent views near the top of both Resolution Mountain and Hornsilver Mountain.
Bar H-L Road (Forest Road #211)
Bar H-L begins at County Road 245, is 6.05 miles and is authorized for full sized street legal high clearnace vehicles; ohv, horse and foot traffic. Most of the trail is on the Blanco District. Summer use ends November 23. Winter use begins as soon as snow depth is sufficient.
Blair Overlook TH #601.2E
Blair Overlook is accessed off #601.1. It is accessible to full sized, high clearance vehicles, OHVs, bikes, horses and foot traffic. The trail to the overlook is just over 1/2 mile.
Grizzly Jeep Road #632.1
Grizzly Jeep is open to high clearance vehicles; OHV, motorcycles, horse and foot traffic.