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 Wall Lake Trail is one of the quickest and steepest routes up onto the Flat Tops. Leaving the trailhead just above the Trappers Lake campgrounds, the trail immediately enters lodgepole pine and spruce that were burned in the 2002 Big Fish Fire. The burned area continues until roughly 2 miles above Anderson Lake. Please use extreme caution among standing dead trees. Atop the plateau, the trail meets …
West Marvine #1888
The West Marvine Trail is 6.6 miles long. It begins near the Marvine Campground and ends at the Ute Creek Trail (#1824).
Corral Creek #41
The Corral Creek Trail starts at Vail Pass and takes you through a valley and then starts to climb into the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. This is a great trail to access alpine terrain quickly and enjoy the surrounding mountain views.
Dickey Day Use Area
This parking area is a great access point to the shores of Lake Dillon near the town of Frisco. There is a trail that starts from here that parallels the shore of Lake Dillon with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. This trailhead also provides access to the network of trails on the Frisco Peninsula.
Dillon Dam Overlook Day Use Area
Enjoy the view of Lake Dillon and the surrounding mountains from this overlook near the dam. The Summit County Recreation Path crosses by this parking area.
Summit County Rec Path
The Summit County Recreational Pathway System is a 55-mile long network of paved, non-motorized pathways that connect towns and resorts throughout Summit County. The Summit County system is connected to Eagle via Vail Pass.
Giberson Bay Day Use Fishing Site
This day use area is located on the edge of Lake Dillon so you can enjoy views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy a variety of activities around Lake Dillon such as boating, hiking, picnicking and fishing. There are two accessible fishing platforms.
Heaton Bay Campground
Heaton Bay Campground is located on the shores of Lake Dillon between Frisco and Dillon along the Dillon Dam Road. This is a very central location in Summit County to enjoy the many activities in the area such as hiking, biking, fishing, boating and picnicking. Lake Dillon is surrounded by mountains including the Tenmile Range, Gore Range and Continental Divide. The setting is spectacular and this is a great place…
Heaton Bay Picnic Site
This picnic site is located within the Heaton Bay Campground along the shore of Lake Dillon. Enjoy a variety of activities in this area including boating and fishing.
Meadow Creek TH #33
This trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness and eventually takes you up into the high alpine terrain of Eccles Pass. The beginning of the trail climbs steeply as it passes through aspen stands. Great views of Dillon Reservoir and the Upper Blue Valley can be seen from occasional clearings along the Meadow Creek Trail. As you approach timberline, the trail opens up in a large meadow providing beautiful views of the…
Miners Creek TH #38
This trail starts near the town of Frisco and eventually takes you up and over the Tenmile Range and junctions with the Wheeler National Recreation Trail which ends at Copper Mountain. This is a great one way trail if you can do a vehicle shuttle or take the free Summit Stage Bus. The alpine scenery is amazing and you can enjoy 360 degree…
Mount Royal/Masontown TH #1
This trail climbs through a lodgepole pine forest for approximately 1 mile to the old mining town of Masontown. Spectacular views of Dillon Reservoir, the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide can be seen from Masontown. At this point an option is to continue on the steep trail up to the summit of Mount Royal. Mining ruins at Masontown as well as some near the summit provide other opportunities for explorers.…
North Tenmile TH #37
This is a great trail that is easily accessible from the town of Frisco. The beginning of the trail climbs between Chief Mountain and Wichita Mountain as it continues up the Tenmile drainage. You will travel near the creek and open meadows before entering the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. There are signs of previous beaver activity along sections of the trail. This is a great hike since you can just go a short…
Peak One Campground
Peak One Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, CO in the heart of Summit County. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are prohibited on the…
Pine Cove Campground
Pine Cove Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco in the heart of Summit County. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are prohibited.…
Sapphire Point Overlook
Expect intermittent closures during renovations
Sapphire Point will be closed to events and all human entry June 2-5, 2025 and June 9-20, 2025 during parking lot renovations. The site will close again September 1- Novermber 15, 2025 during trail and overlook renovations. Please contact the Dillon Ranger District for updates (970)468-5400.
Sapphire Point
Sapphire Point Overlook is a non-exclusive day-use…
Wheeler Lakes -Gore Range TH #60
This trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness and provides great views of Copper Mountain Ski Area to the south and the Tenmile Range to the southeast. The trail climbs steadily up through aspen and lodgepole pine forests before reaching the two Wheeler Lakes. If you want a longer hike, then you can continue on the Gore Range Trail up to Lost Lake or to the top of Uneva Pass.
Wilder Gulch TH #75
This is a pleasant 3½ mile hike from the parking lot at Vail Pass to the top of Ptarmigan Pass. There are potential opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife and wildflowers. The trail ascends gently while it passes in and out of coniferous forests and meadows. At the end of the Wilder Gulch trail you will come to a 4WD road that you can follow up to Ptarmigan Pass. Ptarmigan Pass offers fantastic views of the…
Old Dillon Reservoir TH #87
This is a short, easy trail that has spectacular views of the mountains of the Tenmile Range and the Continental Divide. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930’s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which is now covered by the new Dillon Reservoir. Water is supplied to the old reservoir via a diversion ditch from Salt Lick Creek, north of I-70. The Old Dillon Reservoir offers great fishing during…
Mayflower Gulch TH #1178
The road initially climbs through a spruce/fir forest before reaching open alpine terrain at some old mining cabins. It offers a spectacular view of the upper part of Mayflower Gulch.
Miner's Creek Road TH #1000
The Miners Creek Road is near the town of Frisco and is an out and back route. At the end of Miners Creek Road travelers are rewarded with a majestic view of the northern portion of the Tenmile Range. There is no motorized access beyond this point but you can continue on the Miner’s Creek Trail by hiking, biking or horseback.
Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area
55,000 Acres + Spectacular Views
The Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area has more than 119 miles of motorized and non-motorized winter trails and spectacular views of surrounding mountains...
Stay Safe
Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area is open to motorized and non-motorized uses and requires…
Blair Lake #2048
The Blair Lake Trail leads visitors into the southern edge of the Flat Tops Wilderness. The trail runs through spruce forest and open meadows, and passes by several scenic mountain lakes. The northern end of the trail also provides majestic views of Crater Lake, Blair Mountain and the surrounding Wilderness area. This portion of the Forest…