Hiking

Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Day hikes include interpretive trails and short-distance trails perfect for the family. Backpacking hikes include long-distance trails, including the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Backpacking

Varied terrain, magnificent scenery and vast reaches of wild country await the backpacker on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Opportunities include backpacking across the Colorado Trail or into the canyons of the national grasslands. Strap on your backpacks, tie your boots and enjoy the adventure!

Day Hikes

The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands provides numerous day hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. Please stay on trails and leave only footprints.

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3 Elk Creek Trail #1455

Three Elk Creek Trail #1455 is located just north of Buena Vista off County Road 368 that provides access to Mount Columbia at 14,073 feet, with an elevation gain of 4,813 feet. Please keep in mind…

Abyss Lake Trail #602

The Abyss Lake Trail is a popular hiking trail, ending at Abyss Lake. The lake is nestled in a high bowl-shaped depression formed by glaciers (called a glacial cirque) between Mount Bierstadt and…

Alpine Tunnel Trail #1438

Alpine Tunnel Trail #1438 is a 2.8-mile trail that follows the railroad grade of the Denver, South Park and Pacific railroad from the historic townsite of Hancock to the caved-in east portal of the…

Alvarado Trailhead

The Alvarado Trailhead is located in the Alvarado Campground and accesses the Rainbow Trail #1336. From the Rainbow Trail #1336, several trails access the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, including…

Angel of Shavano Campground

The Angel of Shavano Campground is ideally suited for tent camping. The campsites are wooded with aspen and spruce trees along the north fork of the south Arkansas River. The Angel of Shavano…

Angel of Shavano Group Area

This group campground is located near the Angel of Shavano Campground and adjacent to the creek. Volleyball, softball and a horseshoe pit are available. Visitors must bring their own equipment,…

Apishapa Trail #1324

Apishipa Trail #1324 is 3.4 miles long and located in the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. This trail is moderate for hiking due to the elevation. Access is from either the West Peak Trail #1390 or from…

Arch Rock Trail

Arch Rock Trail is an 8-mile hiking trail located in Picture Canyon. Please carry water with you, as the spring water is not safe to drink. Look for cairns, or stone posts, to help you locate the…

Baby Doe Campground

Baby Doe Campground is located in a shaded lodgepole pine forest, along the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Several popular campsites are close to the shoreline.…

Baker Trail #1301

Baker Trail #1301 connects Indian Trail #1300 with the Dodgeton Trail #1302. It is open to motorcycles, bicycles, foot and horse riders. Trail length is 3 miles.USGS Topo MapCucharas Pass, CO