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Dillon Ranger District	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Dillon Ranger District includes much of Summit County, Colorado; the area surrounding Silverthorne, Dillon, and Breckenridge. The district lies along the western side of the Continental Divide.

Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area	Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area, White River National Forest	The Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area surrounds Dillon Reservoir, on the south side of Silverthorne and Dillon. The reservoir sits at an elevation of 9,015 feet.

Eagle Ranger District	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Eagle Ranger District surrounds the towns of Eagle and Gypsum.

Eagles Nest Wilderness (East Side)	Eagles Nest Wilderness (East Side), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Eagles Nest Wilderness straddles the Gore Range.

Eagles Nest Wilderness (West Side)	Eagles Nest Wilderness (West Side), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Eagles Nest Wilderness straddles the Gore Range. The western portion of the wilderness area lies in the Holy Cross Ranger District and the eastern portion lies in the Dillon Ranger District.

Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway	Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway, Colorado Scenic Byways	This 82-mile byway leads from Yampa to Meeker through terrain that inspired the establishment of the 1964 Congressional Wilderness Act.

Flat Tops Wilderness	Flat Tops Wilderness, Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Flat Tops Wilderness is located in northwest Colorado. It lies in the White River and the Routt National Forests. It is divided into three administrative sections: the Blanco District, the Eagle District and the Yampa District.

Flat Tops Wilderness (Blanco District Section)	Flat Tops Wilderness (Blanco District Section), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Flat Tops Wilderness is located in northwest Colorado.

Flat Tops Wilderness (Eagle District Section)	Flat Tops Wilderness (Eagle District Section), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Flat Tops Wilderness is located in northwest Colorado. It is divided into three administrative sections: the Blanco District, the Eagle District and the Yampa District. The Eagle District administers the southeast portion of the wilderness.

Flat Tops Wilderness (Yampa District Section)	Flat Tops Wilderness (Yampa District Section), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Flat Tops Wilderness is located in northwest Colorado. It is divided into three administrative sections: the Blanco District, the Eagle District and the Yampa District.

Green Mountain Reservoir Recreation Area	Green Mountain Reservoir Recreation Area, White River National Forest	The Green Mountain Reservoir Recreation Area is located about 15 miles north of Silverthorne. The area offers many water based activities as well as camping and hiking.

Holy Cross Ranger District	Holy Cross Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Holy Cross Ranger District surrounds the towns of Vail, Minturn and Avon.

Holy Cross Wilderness (Eagle District Section)	Holy Cross Wilderness (Eagle District Section), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Eagle Ranger District portion of the Holy Cross Wilderness lies to the southeast of Eagle. The different trails are accessed from either East Brush Creek or Lake Creek.

Holy Cross Wilderness (Holy Cross District Section)	Holy Cross Wilderness (Holy Cross District Section), Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Holy Cross Ranger District portion of the Holy Cross Wilderness lies to the southwest of Vail and Minturn. The different trails are accessed from either U.S. Highway 24, Tigiwon Road or Homestake Road.

Hunter Creek Area	Hunter Creek Area	This area is located immediately east of Aspen. The Hunter Creek Valley serves as Aspen's backyard for easily accessible recreation activities such as hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness	Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness, Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness comprises 82,729 acres in the White River National Forest in central Colorado.

Independence Pass Area	Independence Pass Area, Aspen Ranger District	The Independence Pass Area is located east of Aspen, between town and Independence Pass. This area offers a high concentration of attractions in a scenic setting.

Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness	Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado Wilderness Areas	The Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness comprises 180,962 acres of the Elk Mountains in central Colorado.

Maroon Creek Area	Maroon Creek Area, Aspen Ranger District	The Maroon Creek area is located southwest of Aspen. The scenic Maroon Bells are the focal point of this area but not the only attraction.

Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness	Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness, Colorado Wilderness Areas	Ptarmigan Peak is composed of lower elevation ecosystems of lodgepole pine and piñon juniper, as well as, spruce-fir and alpine tundra forests. Elevations range from 8,800 to 12,757 feet.

Rifle Ranger District	Rifle Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Rifle Ranger District of the White River National Forest is located around the town of Rifle, west of Glenwood Springs.

Ruedi Reservoir	Ruedi Reservoir	Recreation facilities around the lake consist of four campgrounds accommodating 81 campsites and two boat-launching ramps. The lake covers about 997 acres and is approximately 5 miles long.

Sopris Ranger District	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Sopris Ranger District surround the communities of Carbondale, Basalt, Redstone and Marble.

Woody Creek/Kobey Park Area	Woody Creek/Kobey Park Area, Aspen Ranger District	Kobey Park, above the old sawmill at Lenado, is a historic logging area with many spur roads. It affords a beautiful view of the Elk Mountains, Williams Mountains, and the Sawatch Range.