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Activity	Location	Description

Oyster Lake Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	This 25 mile long trail begins just south of Buford. It intersects numerous other trails and passes many lakes while crossing the Flat Tops Plateau until reaching the Wall Lake Trail above Trappers Lake.

Pagoda Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	Pagoda Trail begins west of Ripple Creek Pass. It offers motorcycle/ATV access to Snell Creek, Pagoda Lake and Pagoda Peak. It can be followed to Forest Road 230 or linked to the Snell Creek trail.

Pagoda-Snell Creek Loop Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	This motorized trail loop links County/Forest Road 8 (near Ripple Creek Pass), the Pagoda Peak Trail and the Snell Creek Trail.

Papoose Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	Papoose Creek Trail leads up Papoose Creek past several short waterfalls, to Papoose Basin. It then climbs onto the Flat Tops Plateau where it intersects the Oyster Lake Trail.

Rabbit Ears Peak Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	This trail is located southeast of Steamboat Springs, on Rabbit Ears Pass. It leads to Rabbit Ears Peak.

Red Dirt Pass Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	This trail north of Steamboat Springs, in the Mt Zirkel area, leads from the Gold Creek Lake Trail #1150, to Red Dirt Pass. A hiker can reach the top of Mt Zirkel from this trail.

Red Dirt Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Red Dirt Trail, north of Steamboat Springs, leads from Elk River Road, northwest to the Swamp Park Trail #1100, on Mad Creek.

Routt Divide Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Routt Divide Trail runs along the Park Range, south of Rabbit Ears Pass.

Sand Creek Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Sand Creek Trail leads from the Bear River Valley, near Yamcolo Reservoir, to Sheriff Reservoir, south of Dunckley Pass.

Sand Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	This short trail north of Steamboat Springs, near Steamboat Lake, climbs to the top of Sand Mountain. It offers spectacular 360 degree views.

Sawtooth Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Sawtooth Trail is located in the Flat Tops, west of Yampa. It is accessed only by the Sand Creek Trail and leads to the headwaters of Trout Creek.

Service Creek Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Service Creek Trail traverses the Sarvice Creek Wilderness from east to west.

Silver Creek Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Silver Creek Trail traverses the south end of the Sarvice Creek Wilderness from east to west.

Smith Lake Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Smith Lake Trail is a short trail located in the Bear River Area. It leads from Cold Springs Campground to Smith Lake.

Snell Creek Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Snell Creek Trail connects County Road 8 with the Pagoda Lake Trail 5.5 miles to the north. It is open to motorcycle use.

South Derby Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	Leaving the Trappers Lake Trail you head east on the Island Lake Trail. At the Chinese Lake Trail you travel the tundra until the Island Lakes Basin lies below.

Spring Creek Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Spring Creek Trail begins on the northeast edge of Steamboat Springs. It leads up to the Buffalo Pass Road at Dry Lake Campground. It is close to town, and popular for hiking, running, and mountain biking.

Swamp Park Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	Swamp Park Trail leads from Mad Creek, several miles north of Steamboat Springs, north to the upper Elk River near Seedhouse Campground. It can be enjoyed for both summer and winter activities.

Sweetwater Trail	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	This scenic trail travels up Sweetwater and Dry Sweetwater Creeks in the Flat Tops area north of Dotsero. It accesses the east side of the Flat Tops Wilderness.

Tepee Creek Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Teepee Creek Trail is located in the Lynx Pass area, southeast of Yampa.

Three Island Lake Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	This area was affected by a large tree blowdown. Contact the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District for current conditions. This trail north of Steamboat Springs leads from Forest Road 443, near Seedhouse Campground, up past Three Island Lake, and eventually to the Wyoming Trail #1101, at the Continental Divide.

Transfer Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	This trail is located in the Flat Tops near Pyramid, west of Yampa. It provides a short-cut access to the East Fork Trail #1119.

Trappers Lake Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	This trail leads from south of Trappers Lake, up Fraser Creek and up onto the Flat Tops Plateau. It continues across the Flat Tops Wilderness to Indian Camp Pass, north of Deep Lake.

Turret Creek Trail	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Beginning in the Sweetwater Lake area, this trail provides good access to the Flat Tops Wilderness, and is popular for foot or horseback travel.

Ute Creek Trail	Blanco Ranger District, White River National Forest	The trail leads up Ute Creek and eventually onto the Flat Tops Plateau. It intersects the Oyster Lake Trail just past Oyster Lake.

Ute Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The Ute Trail runs from the Bear River, southwest of Yampa, north to Heart Lake. It is open to ATV use in addition to foot and horseback travel.

West Fish Creek Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The West Fish Creek Trail is located north of Dunckley Pass, northwest of Yampa. Portions of this trail are open for ATV travel.

West Lost Lakes Trail	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	The West Lost Lakes Trail is located in the Flat Tops west of Yampa. It leads from the Lost Lakes Trail, west into the White River National Forest.

Wyoming Trail	Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	This 50 mile trail generally follows the Continental Divide from roughly Rabbit Ears Pass, north into Wyoming. It can be traveled in sections, because it can be accessed from a number of different points.