Hiking in Salida, Colorado

Backpacking Trails	Hiking In National Forests	Hiking In Wilderness Areas	Hiking In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges
Long Trails (9+ miles)	Medium Trails (4-8 miles)	Short Trails (1-3 miles)

Backpacking Trails

Browns Creek Trail #1429

This is a moderately difficult 11-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 8,970 to 11,286 feet.

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Hiking In National Forests

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland offers nearly 3 million acres of public lands from the short grass prairies to the alpine tundra. This area offers a wide variety of recreation for all visitors.

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Hiking In Wilderness Areas

Huston Park Wilderness Area

With approximately 48 square miles of high forested land, Huston Park Wilderness rises beyond 10,500 feet. The Baby Lake, Verde Mine, and Roaring Fork Trails offer side trips.

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Hiking In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area

Recreation opportunities in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness include hiking, backpacking, mountain climbing, and wildlife viewing.

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Long Trails (9+ miles)

Browns Creek Trail #1429

This is a moderately difficult 11-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 8,970 to 11,286 feet.

Colorado Trail #1776

The Colorado Trail connects 500 miles of Colorado's mountainsides. It crosses eight mountain ranges, seven national forests, six wilderness areas and five river systems. The trail winds from wild rugged terrain to serene and pristine surroundings.

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.

Marshall Pass to Sargents Mesa

This is a moderate to difficult 16.5-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 10,840 to 11,000 feet.

South Cottonwood to Chalk Creek

This is a moderately difficult 12-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 8,170 to 8,900 feet.

US Hwy 50 to Marshall Pass

This is a moderately difficult 14-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 8,800 to 10,840 feet.

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Medium Trails (4-8 miles)

Chalk Creek to Browns Creek

This moderately difficult 6.5-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 8,170 to 9,700 feet.

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Short Trails (1-3 miles)

Agnes Vaille Trail #1443

This is an easy .5-mile trail with elevations ranging from 8,720 to 9,000 feet. This is a very scenic trail, a camera is a must.

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