The Colorado backcountry is a great place to explore when temperatures go down and snow accumulations go up. But what’s the best way to get first runs in untouched powder? Plan an overnight backcountry trip! The Rio Grande National Forest and surrounding area features several USFS and privately managed yurts and cabins for winter [...]
Article and Photos by URGGuide Field Editor Ryan Michelle Scavo Hikers and snowshoers have a plethora of trails options in the area. From the San Luis Valley floor to the peaks along the Continental Divide, visitors can explore trails leading to frozen waterfalls, passing through sun-warmed canyon walls, and leading to scenic vistas all [...]
Article and Photos by URGGuide Field Editor Ryan Michelle Scavo So you’re new parents and you want to keep outdoor activity high on the list all year long, right? Or, maybe you’re well-seasoned caretakers looking for a new outdoor experience for the little ones? Whatever your title or outdoor goals, winter is as great [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No. Name Miles Long Elevation Difficulty Uses 701 North Rock Creek Trail 7.6 9000 - 11700 Easy - Moderate 702 South Rock Creek Trail 1.9 11000 - 12000 Easy - Moderate [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No. Name Miles Long Elevation Difficulty Uses 909 Bower's Peak Trail 3.0 10780 - 12180 N/A 773 North Carnero Trail 5.7 9120 - 9800 Easy Bicycles and any motorized vehicle is [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No.NameMiles LongElevationDifficultyUses799Alder Bench Trail 1.58400 - 8900Difficult 839Archuleta Trail 7.09200 - 12200Moderate 709 Bear Creek Trail 4.69200 - 10800 Difficult 933Beaver Mountain Trail 3.78200 - 9200Easy N/ABig Meadows Loop Trail 1.5 9220 - 9250 Easy N/A Big Park Trail 11.010400 - 12000 N/A N/ABonito Pass Trail 0.511000 - 11300N/A 794Cathedral Trail 3.79400 - 11200Easy - Difficult [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No. Name Miles Long Elevation Difficulty Uses 778 Bear Creek Trail 4.1 10000 - 10760 N/A 767 East Middle Creek Trail 5.3 9000 - 11320 N/A 771 East Sheep Creek Trail [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No. Name Miles Long Elevation Difficulty Uses 706 Big Lake Trail 2.2 N/A N/A 742 Empedrado Lake Trail 6.3 N/A N/A 704 Silver Mountain Trail 12.2 8800 - 11800 Easy - Moderate 737 Willow Mountain Trail 11.4 N/A [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No. Name Miles Long Elevation Difficulty Uses 786 Benino Trail 5.2 10200 - 11800 N/A 872 Bennet Creek Trail 7.0 9500 - 12000 Difficult 873 Burro Trail 7.1 9500 - 11000 [...]
Hiking Snowmobile Motocycle - Single Track Horse Riding Cross Country Skiing ATV - Less Than 50" Wide Mountain Biking No.NameMiles LongElevationDifficultyUses746Comanche Trail 4.49800 - 12800 Difficult 749Cotton Creek Trail 13.110000 - 11000Moderate 861Cottonwood Creek Trail 1.012600 - 11000Difficult884Elaine Trail 1.79720 - 11920 N/A 856Horse Thief Basin 4.610400 - 12600 N/A 744North Crestone Trail5.78800 - 11840Difficult 747North Fork Crestone Trail8.59760 [...]
