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Sopris Ranger District

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Activity	Location	Description

Eagle/Thomasville Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	This road is not a four wheel drive road, but is very dangerous and slippery when wet. Do not drive on it if rain is in the forecast or it has recently rained!

Hagerman Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Hagerman Pass area is a relaxing ride packed with tons of beautiful scenery. There are campgrounds at Turquoise lake and Ruedi Reservoir that provide convenient camping and fishing.

Hay Park Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Hay Park trail starts 1.5 miles up Thomas Lakes Trail and ends at Hay Park. It travels through aspens and meadows with occasional patches of spruce and fir.

Hubbard Cave Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Hubbard Cave Road takes you to within 1/4 mile of Hubbard Cave. Hike the trail to the cave which has approximately 3,000 feet of passage with a vertical relief of only 50 feet.

Lake Ridge Lakes Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	This trail has some great views of Mt. Sopris and surrounding areas.

Lead King Basin Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Lead King Basin four-wheel drive road passes very close to the boundary of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness and affords some spectacular views of mountains, meadows, and canyons.

Lily Pad Lake Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	The views from the trail are great with lots of open meadows. This route also makes a great loop for bicycles.

Mid Cunningham Creek Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Sellar and Diemer Lakes Are near the west end of Forest Road #532. There is fishing and some dispersed camping opportunities at both of these lakes.

Mid Thompson Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	You travel through aspens and meadows with some wild flowers. Horses use the area all year long, especially during the fall hunting seasons.

Miller Divide Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	This trail accesses some of the finest deer and elk habitat in the country. It also provides scenic views of the Fryingpan Valley and Rocky Fork Creek.

Mt. Thomas Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	The views of the Fryingpan and Eagle Valley are fantastic. This trail makes an excellent loop trail connecting with Reudi Trail #1912. It is a very challenging and long trip.

Perham Creek Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	This trail follows large stands of Piñon and juniper with lots of oakbrush. Trail offers a unique view of Mt. Sopris.

Red Table Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Red Tables Road travels through dense conifer forests and open, high alpine meadows. There are spectacular 360 degree views once you reach the ridge line.

Red Table Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Taking this route from the top down is an enjoyable downhill cruise with some short uphill sections and some outstanding views of the area. The trail mostly passes through lodgepole pine and an occasional meadow.

Rio Grande Trail Carbondale to Glenwood Springs	Sopris Ranger District, Carbondale Area	The Carbondale to Glenwood Springs section of the Rio Grande Trail is an easy 12.2 miles. The Rio Grand Trail is over 40 miles long and runs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs.

Schofield Pass Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Schofield was an old mining town and is now a ghost town with a number of old building still standing. The first portion of the road passes through a narrow, steep canyon which contains a number of picturesque water falls.

South Thompson Trail	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	This is a popular bike loop route from Carbondale to Redstone. There is very little water along the trail.

Thompson Creek Four-Wheel Drive Road	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Thompson Creek Road provides access for many hiking and biking trails including the following: South Thompson, Lake Ridge Lakes, Mid Thompson, South Branch of Mid Thompson and Dexter Park. It passes through aspen groves and crosses many small streams.