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Overview The San Juan National Forest encompasses about 1.8 million acres in the southwestern corner of Colorado. Terrain ranges from high-desert mesas to alpine peaks, with thousands of miles of back roads and hundreds of miles of trails to explore. … Continued
Overview The 1.83 million acre Rio Grande National Forest is located in south-central Colorado and remains one of the true undiscovered jewels of Colorado. The Rio Grande river begins its 1800 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico high up … Continued
Overview Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Located in western Colorado, over three thousand miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many … Continued
Overview The White River National Forest contains nearly 2.3 million acres in northwest Colorado. It is considered the most visited forest in the US and has 11 ski resorts, eight Wilderness areas, 10 mountain peaks over 14,000 feet and 2,500 miles of trails. Although … Continued
Overview Pike and San Isabel National Forests are located in central Colorado, south of Denver and west of Colorado Springs. The two national forests are managed together in addition to administering the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. In total, the … Continued