| Hiking In National Forests |
| | San Juan National Forest | | The San Juan National Forest encompass some 2.5 million acres. This terrain ranges from high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, with many recreational opportunities. | |
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| | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. These three combined Forests cover 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky Mountains and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all visitors. | |
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| Hiking In Wilderness Areas |
| | Mt Sneffels Wilderness | | This is a small preserve encompassing 16,505 acres on the Uncompahgre National Forest near the mountain communities of Telluride and Ouray. The area offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. | |
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| Long Trails (9+ miles) |
| | Continental Divide National Scenic Trail | | When complete, the Continental Divide Trail will climb and descend the peaks of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico, traversing mountainside meadows, granite peaks and high-desert saddles. Through five states, 25 National Forests, 20 Wilderness areas, 3 National Parks, 1 National Monument and 8 Bureau of Land Management Resource areas- the CDT travels 3,100 miles through America's most dramatic and wild backcountry. | |
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| Medium Trails (4-8 miles) |
| | Deep Creek Trail | | This trail has been rated as easy with light to moderate usage. This 6.5-mile trail begins at 9,200 feet and climbs 1,500 feet in elevation. The trail is open to hikers, horses and bikes. | |
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