Blanco Ranger District
The Blanco Ranger District manages the majority of the Flat Tops Wilderness and White River drainage east of Meeker
Recreation Sites
Aldrich Lakes Rim #2251
The Aldrich Lakes Rim Trail runs east-west from FS251 to FS252. The east end of the trial is rocky and rutted, and requires technical skills to traverse safely. It is not recommended for beginners.
Bailey Lake (via Oyster Lake #1825)
Bailey Lake is accessed via Oyster Lake Trail #1825 which begins at Rio Blanco County Road 17 and for the first 4 miles the trail crosses private property; please remain on the trail. One mile…
Bar H-L Road (Forest Road #211)
Bar H-L begins at County Road 245, is 6.05 miles and is authorized for full sized street legal high clearance vehicles; OHV, horse and foot traffic. Most of the trail is on the Blanco District.…
Bar HL/Hay Flat Trailhead FR #211
The Bar HL/Hay Flat road provides good access to a number of OHV trails; some provide loop opportunities and some are dead ends. This road requires a vehicle with clearance. Water bars can fill…
Big Marvine Peak #2258
The Big Marvine Peak Trail is 1.7 miles long. It begins at East Marvine Trail #1822 and ends at the summit of Big Marvine Peak within Flat Tops Wilderness. The trail switchbacks up the steep north…
Big Ridge Cutoff #2228
The Big Ridge Cutoff Trail is 2.7 miles long, beginning at Rio Blanco County Road 8 near the Lost Creek Ranger Station. It crosses the White River and then meanders up the side of Big Ridge until it…
Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)
Blanco RDThe Blanco Ranger District offers an abundance of well-marked trailheads for access to backcountry and the historic Flat Tops Wilderness
Boathouse Interpretive Site
The Boat House Interpretive Site is 31 miles east of Meeker on Rio Blanco County Road 8 at the Lost Creek Guard Station.
Boulder Lake TH #2262
The Boulder Lake trail branches west off of the Big Fish Trail 1.25 miles from the Himes Peak Campground. Follow Big Fish Trail #1819 from the Himes Peak Campground. The Big Fish Trail crosses the…
Cliff Lake #1831
The Cliff Lake Trail begins approximately 100 yards before Spring Cave on Spring Cave Trail #1834. It angles northwest and climbs a sage-covered bench before passing through stands of spruce, fir and…