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Activity	Location	Description

Rainbow Lake Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The trail heads northwest from Rainbow Lake Road seven miles into the West Elk Wilderness.

Red Mountain Creek Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Red Mountain Creek Trail, 543, leads from the Red Mountain Road to the Continental Divide. The trail is marked as Rocky Mountain Trail on USGS maps.

Ride Thru The Rockies Scenic Byway	Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	Within the Divide District of the Rio Grande National Forest, winds a specially designed car tour. This lengthy course, composed of inspiring scenery and captivating wildlife, creates an excellent modem for viewing elk and deer.

Rosalie Trail	South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	The Rosalie Trail is a popular trail extending from the southeast edge of the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area to Guanella Pass. It offers spectacular views of Mt. Bierstadt and Mt. Evans.

Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail	South Park Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail makes a good backpacking trail in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. The trail is 11.3 miles long from the Rich Creek Trailhead to the Fourmile Trailhead.

Salt Creek Trail	South Park Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	The Salt Creek Trail provides users with a wilderness experience with opportunities to view unique flora and fauna. The trail traverses 15 miles on the eastern perimeter of the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.

Shelf Lake Trail	South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	The Shelf Lake Trail follows the Smelter Gulch drainage to Shelf Lake in a high mountain cirque. The 3.2 mile hike is on an established trail the entire distance.

Silvanite Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The Silvanite Trail leads from Copper Creek to the abandoned Silvanite Mine site in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

Soap Basin Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Soap Basin Trail is a good trail to incorporate into your route for extended pack trips. It connects with several other trails within the West Elk Wilderness.

Soap Creek Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Soap Creek Trail leads north from Soap Creek Trailhead nine miles to a junction with Soap Basin Trail. Most of the tread parallels Soap Creek. It is contained within the West Elk Wilderness.

South Lottis Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	South Lottis Trail extends north and south, through the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, for ten and a half miles. It leads from the South Lottis Trailhead to the Gold Creek Trailhead.

Summerville Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	This trail begins in Taylor Canyon, one mile below Lodgepole Campground. After entering the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, the trail climbs out of Summerville Creek connecting with the Fossil Ridge Trail, 431.

Swampy Pass Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Swampy Pass Trail is a good access to the West Elk Wilderness from the Ohio Creek Road. The trail is very scenic.

Tanglewood Trail	South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	The Tanglewood Trail is a moderately difficult trail in the Mt. Evans Wilderness. It leads to some spectacular views of rock formations, wildflowers and forest areas.

Texas Creek Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The trail enters the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness and forks lead to Waterloo Gulch, Magdalene Gulch, South Texas Creek and Browns Pass. The area is characterized by old mine workings and alpine scenery.

Three Mile Creek Trail	South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	This popular hiking trail provides access into the heart of the southern half of the Mt. Evans Wilderness Area. The trailhead is along Geneva Creek Road and its terminus is the junction with the Rosalie Trail.

Trinchera Peak Four-Wheel Drive Road	San Carlos Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	Trinchera Peak is located above Cuchara and this four-wheel drive road gets you a few miles closer to the summit. Travel through conifers to tree line, where all but high clearance 4 WD vehicles.

Twin Lakes Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Twin Lakes Trail leaves upper Brush Creek Road and enters the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Twin Lakes lie at approximately 11,780 feet.

Ute Creek Trail	South Park Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	Ute Creek Trail leads 3 miles up the Ute Creek drainage to Bison Pass in the Lost Creek Wilderness. This trail intersects with the Brookside McCurdy Trail on Bison Pass.

Wagon Loop Trail	Salida Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	This loop provides a relatively easy day hike or ride. The total mileage is approximately 3.5 miles to complete the loop. Fishing is good in Browns Creek and Little Browns Creek.

Washington Gulch Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Washington Gulch Trail leads southeast from Gothic Road to Washington Gulch Road. This four and a half mile trail makes a short day hike if a car is available at each terminus.

Waterloo Trail	Taylor River Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Waterloo Gulch Trail leads north from Texas Creek, following a stream to the head of Waterloo Gulch and a small lake. This entire route lies within the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.

West Pole Creek Trail	Divide Ranger District, Rio Grande National Forest	Excellent views and an excellent assortment of wildflowers can be found in the West Pole Drainage. Few people hike in the West Pole Area. Hiking this trail is basically a cross-country type experience.

Wigwam Trail	South Platte Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests	The Wigwam Trail provides a less-crowded alternative to the Goose Creek Trailhead. The trail accesses the east side of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area.

Yeoman Park	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Up East Brush Creek, south of Eagle, Yeoman Park provides a good area for viewing scenery and wildlife activity.

Yoeman Park Discovery Trail	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	This short interpretive trail in Yeoman Park, south of Eagle, is designed to accommodate visitors with disabilities.