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Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
The Mount Zirkel/Park Range area is on the Routt National Forest in northwestern Colorado. It consists mainly of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and other surrounding recreation sites. It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District on the west side and the Parks Ranger District on the east side.
The United States Congress designated the Mount Zirkel Wilderness in 1964 as one of the original areas protected under the Wilderness Act. It has a total of 159,935 acres. All of this wilderness is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. These National Forest lands are on the west side of what is known as "North Park," an open, sagebrush upland of 40 square miles. It is one of three parks in Colorado, joining "Middle Park" and "South Park" in the trio.
At a Glance
| Information Center: | Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District 925 Weiss Drive Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-9315 Phone: (970) 870-2299 Parks Ranger District 100 Main Street Walden, CO 80480 Phone: (970) 723-2700 |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Dispersed Camping
Mt. Zirkel Wilderness: MAP - camping guidelines, Slavonia area
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Rock Climbing
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
- Big Creek Lake Boat Access
- Big Creek Lakes Campground
- Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area
- Hidden Lakes Campground
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness
- Parks Ranger District Office
- Rainbow Lake Trailhead
- Teal Lake Boating Site
- Teal Lake Group Site
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
- Beaver Creek Trailhead
- Big Creek Lakes Campground
- Buffalo Ridge Trailhead
- Encampment Tie Hack Trailhead
- Encampment Trailhead
- Grizzly Guard Station Parking Lot
- Hidden Lakes Campground
- Katherine Trailhead
- Lone Pine North Trailhead
- Lone Pine South Trailhead
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness
- Newcomb Creek Trailhead
- Parks Ranger District Office
- Percy Lake Trailhead
- Pitchpine Trailhead
- Rainbow Lake Trailhead
- Red Canyon Trailhead
- Seven Lakes Trailhead
- Tie Hack Historic Site
- Upper 3 Island Lake TH: Trail #1163
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
- Beaver Creek Trailhead
- Buffalo Ridge Trailhead
- Encampment Tie Hack Trailhead
- Encampment Trailhead
- Grizzly Trailhead
- Helena Trailhead
- Katherine Trailhead
- Lone Pine North Trailhead
- Lone Pine South Trailhead
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness
- Newcomb Creek Trailhead
- Parks Ranger District Office
- Percy Lake Trailhead
- Pitchpine Trailhead
- Rainbow Lake Trailhead
- Red Canyon Trailhead
- Seven Lakes Trailhead
- Upper 3 Island Lake TH: Trail #1163
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
- Beaver Creek Trailhead
- Big Creek Lakes Campground
- Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area
- Buffalo Ridge Trailhead
- Encampment Tie Hack Trailhead
- Encampment Trailhead
- Grizzly Trailhead
- Helena Trailhead
- Lone Pine North Trailhead
- Lone Pine South Trailhead
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness
- Newcomb Creek Trailhead
- Parks Ranger District Office
- Percy Lake Trailhead
- Pitchpine Trailhead
- Red Canyon Trailhead
- Seven Lakes Trailhead
- Upper 3 Island Lake TH: Trail #1163
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
- Beaver Creek Trailhead
- Buffalo Ridge Trailhead
- Encampment Tie Hack Trailhead
- Encampment Trailhead
- Grizzly Trailhead
- Helena Trailhead
- Lone Pine North Trailhead
- Lone Pine South Trailhead
- Mount Zirkel Wilderness
- Newcomb Creek Trailhead
- Parks Ranger District Office
- Percy Lake Trailhead
- Pitchpine Trailhead
- Red Canyon Trailhead
- Seven Lakes Trailhead
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
OHV Road Riding
Areas for OHV Road Riding at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
- Grizzly Guard Station Parking Lot
- Grizzly Guard Station Recreation Rental
- Newcomb Creek Trailhead
- Parks Ranger District Office
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Mount Zirkel/Park Range Area
Caring for the Land
