| 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 National Recreation Areas |
| | Arapaho National Recreation Area | | This area is a 36,000 acre scenic water wonderland in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. The Arapaho National Recreation Area was established by Congress in 1978 and contains five major lakes. | |
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| Hiking In Wilderness Areas |
| | Byers Peak Wilderness Area | | This is one of Colorado's lesser known and visited areas. Almost half of the wilderness consists of alpine tundra, and thus it is one of the main draws to the area. | |
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| | Indian Peaks Wilderness Area | | This is one of the most heavily used wilderness areas in the US. The area offers a wide variety of recreation for all seasons. | |
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| | Never Summer Wilderness Area | | Elevations in the Never Summer Wilderness Area range from 8,900 to 12,524 feet. The area offers a wide range of recreation to its visitors. | |
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| | Vasquez Wilderness Area | | This area is adjacent to the Byers Peak Wilderness Area and offers visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. | |
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| Long Trails (9+ miles) |
| | Arapaho Pass Trail #6 | | This trail has been rated "moderate" and has moderate use. Elevation ranges from 8,349 to 11,914 feet on this 10.7-mile (one way) trail. | |
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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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| | Parika Peak Trail #120 | | This trail has been rated moderate with moderate use. Elevation ranges from 8,839 t0 12,389 feet on this 9.82-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| Medium Trails (4-8 miles) |
| | Baker Gulch Trail #29 | | This trail has been rated "moderate" and has receives moderate use. Elevation ranges from 8,835 to 12,269 feet on this 5.41-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | Bowen Lake Trail #120 | | This trail has been rated as "moderate" and has heavy use. Elevation ranges from 10,378 to 11,579 feet on this 4.59-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | Caribou Trail | | This 4.4 miles trail is rated as "more difficult". It receives light usage, and its highest elevation is 12,100 feet. | |
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| | Darling Creek Trail #18.1 | | This trail has been rated moderate with low usage. Elevation ranges from 8,946 to 12,162 feet on the 6.02-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | Doe Creek Trail #9.3 | | The Doe Creek Trail has been rated moderate with low usage. Elevation ranges from 8,357 to 9,158 feet on the 3.2-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | Mount Neva Trail | | This trail has been rated moderate with moderate use. Elevation ranges from 10,052 to 12,703 feet on this 4.38-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | Ptarmigan Pass Trail #35.1 | | This trail has been rated moderate with low usage. Elevation ranges from 9,512 to 11,743 feet on this 7.22-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | Stone Lake Trail | | This trail has been rated moderate with moderate use. Elevation ranges from 8,255 to 11,194 feet on this 6-mile (one way) trail. | |
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| | William's Peak Trail #25.1 | | William's Peak Trail has been rated moderate with low usage. Elevation ranges from 8,421 to 11,573 feet on this 7.12-mile (one way) trail. | |
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