| Hiking In National Forests |
| | Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest | | The Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest has diverse topography consisting of high plateaus, rolling foothills and mountains. Elevations exceed 13,000 feet in some locations. The Routt National Forest manages four congressionally designated Wilderness areas, which offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. | |
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| | 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 National Recreation Areas |
| | Dinosaur National Monument | | Visit Dinosaur National Monument to see the dinosaur bones at the Dinosaur Quarry. Dinosaur National Monument contains 210,000 acres of some of the most rugged and beautiful mountain and canyon country in the west. Opportunities also exist for white water boat trips, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching and more! | |
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| Hiking In State Parks |
| | Stagecoach State Park | | This reservoir hosts a variety of water sports, including boating, jet-skiing, water-skiing, swimming, sailboarding and canoeing. Camping and a trail system are also available. | |
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| | Steamboat Lake State Park | | One of the most popular areas in the state, Steamboat Lake is a park for all seasons. Premier fishing, camping and boating are available along with a full-service marina and swim beach. | |
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| Hiking In Wilderness Areas |
| | Encampment River Wilderness Area | | Here in the northernmost extension of the Southern Rocky Mountains, the Encampment River flows north out of Colorado. Fishing, hiking, and backcountry camping are popular recreational activities here. | |
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| | Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area | | Just south of the Wyoming border in the Routt National Forest, the wilderness occupies 140,000 acres of unspoiled alpine terrain. Backcountry camping and wildlife viewing are popular recreational activities here. | |
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| | Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area | | The Sarvis Creek Wilderness offers a variety of backcountry recreation opportunities. Some of these include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, backcountry camping, and fishing. | |
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| Long Trails (9+ miles) |
| | Cyclone Trail | | This 9.0 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,080 feet and the ending elevation is 8,850 feet. | |
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| | East Fork Trail | | This 15.7 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,280 feet and the ending elevation is 8,402 feet. | |
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| | Marvine Trail | | This trail, located in the White River National Forest, measures 11.5 miles long and has a difficulty rating of "moderate". The beginning elevation of this trail is 8,100 feet and the ending elevation of 10,954 feet. Horses are permitted on this trail. | |
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| | Morrison Divide Trail | | This 13.3 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 8,227 feet and the ending elevation is 8,937 feet. | |
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| | Sand Creek Trail | | This 9.7 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,250 feet and the ending elevation is 10,480 feet. | |
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| Medium Trails (4-8 miles) |
| | Baldy Trail | | This 6.8 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 8,264 and the ending elevation is 10,845 feet. | |
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| | Big Creek Trail | | This 5.0 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 8,400 feet and the ending elevation is 7,760 feet. This trail has been rated as moderate. | |
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| | Black Mountain Creek Trail | | This 5.9 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,780 feet and the ending elevation is 9,730 feet. | |
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| | Crater Lake Trail #105 | | This 15.7 mile trail sees moderate usage. It has a beginning elevation of 9,700 feet and an ending elevation of 9,220 feet and transverses through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. | |
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| | Elk Run Trail | | This trail, located within the Stagecoach State Park, measures 5.0 miles and is rated as "easy". The elevation is 7,200 feet, and this trail sees medium usage. | |
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| | Fish Creek Trail | | This 7.6 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 7,440 feet and the ending elevation is 10,000 feet. | |
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| | French Creek Canyon Trail | | This 5.3 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,480 feet and the ending elevation is 8,860 feet. | |
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| | Gold Creek Lake Trail | | This 7.5 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 8,400 feet and the ending elevation is 11,200 feet. | |
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| | Lost Lakes Trail | | This 6.4 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,420 feet and the ending elevation is 9,285 feet. | |
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| | Mandall Lakes Trail | | This 5.4 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,670 feet and the ending elevation is 11,960 feet. | |
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| | Manzanares Trail | | This 6.6 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 8,760 feet and the ending elevation is 9,240 feet. | |
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| | Rabbit Ears Peak Trail | | This 8.3 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,604 feet and the ending elevation is 10,654 feet. | |
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| | Red Dirt Trail | | This 6.3 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 6,800 feet and the ending elevation is 8,400 feet. | |
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| | Sawmill Creek Trail | | This 3.6 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 7,600 feet and the ending elevation is 8,800 feet. | |
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| | Sheep Lake Trail #389 | | This 7.8 mile trail sees moderate usage. It has a beginning elevation of 10,020 feet and an ending elevation of 10,720 feet and transverses through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. | |
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| | Tepee Creek Trail | | This 4.4 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,000 feet and the ending elevation is 9,000 feet. | |
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| | Three Island Lake Trail | | This 6.1 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 8,150 feet and the ending elevation is 10,950 feet. | |
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| | Ute Trail | | This 6.3 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,385 feet and the ending elevation is 9,947 feet. | |
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| | Willow Creek Trail | | This trail, located within the Steamboat Lake State Park, measures 3.8 miles long and is rated "easy". The elevation of this trail is 8,100 feet and it sees medium usage. | |
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| Short Trails (1-3 miles) |
| | Bear River Trail | | This 3.0 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,280 feet and the ending elevation is 11,400 feet. | |
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| | Bunker Basin Trail | | This 3.0 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,720 feet and the ending elevation is 8,788 feet. | |
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| | Burton Creek Trail | | This 2.9 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,000 feet and the ending elevation is 8,400 feet. | |
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| | Desert Voices Nature Trail | | The trail is about 1 1/2 miles long round trip and is moderately difficult. This trail is close to the Dinosaur Quarry and is a particularly good trail to visit after viewing the bones and exhibits at the quarry. | |
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| | Geology Trail | | This trail is located adjacent to the Quarry Visitor Center. It is 0.75 miles in length and is an easy to moderate walk with several short, steep sections. | |
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| | Harpers Corner Trail | | At the end of Harpers Corner Road is this 2 mile long round trip trail that is moderately difficult. | |
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| | North Derby Trail | | This 2.2 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,280 feet and the ending elevation is 10,800 feet. | |
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| | Pinnacle Peak Trail | | This trail, located within the Stagecoach State Park, measures 0.25 miles and is rated as "moderate-difficult". The elevation is 7,200 feet, and this trail sees medium usage. | |
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| | Plug Hat Trail | | This is another short trail along the Harpers Corner Road. It is 0.25 miles in length and an easy walk. | |
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| | River Trail | | This is a one-mile in length trail that connects the Green River and Split Mountain campgrounds. This is a great early morning or late evening moderate walk along the Green River. | |
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| | Sarvis Creek Trail | | This 1.5 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 7,004 feet and the ending elevation is 9,409 feet. | |
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| | Sawtooth Trail | | This 1.8 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 11,040 feet and the ending elevation is 10,960 feet. | |
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| | Silver Lake Trail | | This 1.7 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,620 feet and the ending elevation is 10,820 feet. | |
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| | Smith Lake Trail | | This 0.7 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 10,192 feet and the ending elevation is 10,570 feet. | |
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| | Spring Creek Trail | | This 3.6 mile trail travels through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 6,800 feet and the ending elevation is 8,000 feet. | |
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| | Tombstone Nature Trail | | This trail, located within the Steamboat Lake State Park, measures 1.1 miles long and is rated "easy-moderate". The elevation of this trail is 8,200 feet and it sees medium usage. | |
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| | Transfer Trail | | This 0.6 mile trail is located within the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest. The beginning elevation is 9,285 feet and the ending elevation is 9,285 feet. This trail provides direct access to the Flat Tops Wilderness. | |
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| | Wetlands Trail | | This trail, located within the Stagecoach State Park, measures 0.25 miles and is rated as "easy". The elevation is 7,200 feet, and this trail sees medium usage. | |
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