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Horse Use In National Forests Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and The Pawnee National Grassland The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland encompass roughly 1.5 million acres of public land in the Rocky Mountains, foothills and short grass prairie of north central Colorado. This area offers a wide variety of recreation for all types of visitors. 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. Return to Top of Page Horse Use In State Parks Blue Grouse Trail This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 0.7 miles long and rated as "easy". The elevation is 8,700 feet. Buffalo Trail This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.2 miles long and rated as "moderate". Elk Trail This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.7 miles long and rated as "easy". Golden Gate Canyon State Park Miles upon miles of mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 155 campsites make Golden Gate Canyon accessible to everyone. Golden Gate Canyon is a great place for young anglers and fall color viewing. Mule Deer Trail This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 5.2 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate". Raccoon Trail This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 2.5 miles long and rated as "moderate". Snowshoe Trail This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 3.0 miles long and rated as "moderate". Return to Top of Page Trails Abyss Lake Trail #602 The elevation gain, together with the round trip distance of 18 miles, makes this a strenuous day hike, terminating at Abyss Lake. 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. Rosalie Trail #603 This is a difficult 13.4-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 9,280 to 11,800 feet. Tanglewood Trail #636 This is a moderately difficult 3.7-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 9,280 to 11,960 feet. Three Mile Creek Trail #635 This is a moderately difficult 6.6-mile trail with elevations ranging from 8,960 to 11,830 feet. Return to Top of Page

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