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| Alpine Tunnel - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | The Alpine Tunnel was carved through the Continental Divide in 1880-1881 by the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad. It was built in hopes that it would beat the Denver and Rio Grand Railroad into the rich mineral country around Gunnison. This site incorporates interpretive signs with a ten mile, four-wheel drive tour in the rugged terrain of the Sawatch Mountain Range. |
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| Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | 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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| Curecanti National Recreation Area - Hiking In National Recreation Areas | | Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Activities here range from hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, bird watching, boating, hunting, swimming, horseback riding, and fishing. |
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| Fossil Ridge Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | The area is characterized by granite and limestone ridges, alpine lakes and deep, glaciated valleys. This area offers a variety of recreation for all visitors. |
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| Mesa Creek Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This 1.5 mile round-trip trail is rated as "easy-moderate". Fishing and boating access are all available at the Crystal Reservoir. |
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| Pine Creek Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This two-mile round-trip trail is rated as "moderate-difficult". Fishing, camping, and boating access are all available at the Morrow Point Reservoir. |
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| Powderhorn Wilderness Area - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | The Powderhorn Wilderness is located 10 mile northeast of the town of Lake City and encompasses 60,100 acres of the Gunnison National Forest. The area offers a variety of recreation to visitors. |
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| Raggeds Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | The Raggeds Wilderness encompasses more than 59,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. The area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. |
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| The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests - Hiking In National Forests | | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. These three combined Forests cover 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky Mountains and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all visitors. |
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| Uncompahgre Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | The Uncompahgre Wilderness comprises of 102,525 acres on the Uncompahgre National Forest. This area offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors. |
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| West Elk Wilderness Area - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | This area encompasses more than 176,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. The area is Colorado's fifth largest wilderness area and offers a variety of recreation for visitors. |
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