| Backpacking Trails |
| | American Lake Trail | | This trail is 3.2 miles long with a starting elevation of 9,400 feet (2930.2 meters) and ending at 11,365 feet (3542.7 meters). The trail has heavy usage and is rated difficult. | |
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| | Avalanche Creek Trail | | Avalanche Lake Trail is 11 miles (18.33 kilometers) one way. It begins at 7,310 feet (2278.7 meters) and ends at 10,695 feet (3333.9 meters) for a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet (1091.0 Meters). Usage is heavy and the trail is rated at moderate difficulty. | |
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| Hiking In National Forests |
| | White River National Forest | | Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the White River National Forest consists of 2.3 million acres and 8 wilderness areas. White River National Forest is known as the top recreation forest in the nation. | |
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| Hiking In Wilderness Areas |
| | Holy Cross Wilderness | | This wilderness, located on the White River and Pike/San Isabel National Forests, derives its name from its key landmark, Mount of the Holy Cross. There are many constructed trails available for travel through this rugged terrain, which offers moderate to difficult hikes. | |
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| | Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Area | | This area includes 181,138 acres on the Gunnison and White River National Forests, and offers a variety of recreation for guests. Panoramic high passes, alpine lakes, aspen groves, meadows with wildflowers and jagged peaks greet visitors to this area. | |
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| Long Trails (9+ miles) |
| | Avalanche Creek Trail | | Avalanche Lake Trail is 11 miles (18.33 kilometers) one way. It begins at 7,310 feet (2278.7 meters) and ends at 10,695 feet (3333.9 meters) for a total elevation gain of 3,500 feet (1091.0 Meters). Usage is heavy and the trail is rated at moderate difficulty. | |
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| | 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) |
| | American Lake Trail | | This trail is 3.2 miles long with a starting elevation of 9,400 feet (2930.2 meters) and ending at 11,365 feet (3542.7 meters). The trail has heavy usage and is rated difficult. | |
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| Short Trails (1-3 miles) |
| | Difficult Trail | | This 2.4 miles trail has a beginning elevation of 8,160 feet and an ending elevation of 9,500 feet. | |
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| | Lake Trail | | This trail, located within the Sylvan Lake State Park, measure 1.0 miles and circles the lake. It is rated as "easy" and sees high usage. The elevation is 8,500 feet. Mountain Bikes are permitted on this trail. | |
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