| 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. | |
|
|  | | Return to Top of Page | |
| Hiking In State Parks |
| | Mancos State Park | | This state park encompasses 338 acres surrounding Jackson Gulch Dam and Reservoir. Mancos Lake is the recreation focus of the park. | |
|
| | Navajo State Park | | This 15,000 surface-acre reservoir extends for 35 miles south into New Mexico. Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. | |
|
| | | Return to Top of Page | |
| Hiking In Wilderness Areas |
| | Weminuche Wilderness Area | | Here is Colorado backpacking at its best - but most crowded. There are close to 500 miles of trails within the wilderness. This wilderness is open to hikers. These areas are habitats for elk, moose, mountain goat and deer for which sightings are common. This area also supports a predator population or black bear, mountain lion and coyote. | |
|
| | | Return to Top of Page | |
| Hiking In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Andrews Lake State Wildlife Area | | This refuge is located in San Juan County at the elevation of 10,744 feet. It contains an 8.0 surface-acre lake that has an average depth of 13 feet. | |
|
| | Perins Peak State Wildlife Area | | Parking at the north end of Tract A provides an access point into the San Juan National Forest, offering many biking, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. | |
|
| | | Return to Top of Page | |
| Long Trails (9+ miles) |
| | 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. | |
|
| | | Return to Top of Page | |
| Short Trails (1-3 miles) |
| | Black Bear Trail | | This 1.9 mile trail is located within the Mancos State Park. It is rated as "moderate" and has an elevation of 7,800 feet. This trail sees low usage. | |
|
| | Mountain Lion Trail | | This 0.6 mile trail is located within the Mancos State Park. It is rated as "easy" and has an elevation of 7,800 feet. This trail sees low usage. | |
|
| | Nature Trail | | This 1,008 ft. dirt trail, located within the Navajo State Park, winds along the reservoir. | |
|
| | Piedra Trail | | This brand new 5,063 ft. gravel trail continues from Windsurf Beach primitive campground along the Piedra arm of the lake. | |
|
| | Rosa Trail | | This 3,460 ft. dirt trail circles Rosa Campground, overlooking the lake and marina. | |
|
| | Sambrito Wetlands Trail | | This trail, located within the Navajo State Park, is a 0.5 gravel trail that circles part of the Sambrito Wetlands Area of the park. The far end of the loop overlooks the San Juan River Valley and part of the lake in the distance. | |
|
| |
| | Windsurf Beach Trail | | This 6,024 ft gravel trail extends from the Visitor Center, along the old railroad grade which overlooks the lake, to Windsurf Beach primitive campground. | |
|
| | | Return to Top of Page | |
|
