There are 71,000 acres of forest, and an abundance of multi-use trails. Please
check the Hiking
& Mountain Biking Guide (for the use of e-bikes, please consult the CPW page on e-bikes) the Horseback
Riding Brochure, and the Winter
Recreation Guide for more information.
TrailsLake Agnes Trail
Permitted uses: Foot, ski and snowshoe
Miles: 0.8 miles one-way summer /
2.5 miles one-way winter
Elevation: 10,320 feet
Elevation gain: 400 feet
(summer) 1000 feet (winter)
Comments: Short hike into the
Lake Agnes scenic area. Spectacular views of Nokhu Crags. Fly and lure fishing
at Lake Agnes. Historic cabin located at the trailhead. No camping or fires
permitted.
Gould Loop Trail
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, ski and snowshoe
Miles: 6.5 miles
round-trip
Elevation: 9,400 feet
Elevation gain: 240
feet
Comments: The loop trail starts either at the Moose
Visitor Center or at Ranger Lakes and parallels the middle fork of the MI River.
Great moose habitat along the trail. Fly & lure fishing permitted in MI
River.
Ranger Lakes Nature Trail
Permitted uses: Foot
Miles: 1.5 miles round-trip
Elevation: 9,280 feet
Elevation gain: 100
feet
Comments: Access from Ranger Lakes Day Use parking lot
or Campground. Numbered markers along the trail match a self-guiding nature
brochure. Anglers use trail to access Ranger Lakes. Bait fishing is permitted at
these lakes, a very popular family use area.
American Lakes Trail
Permitted uses:
Foot, horse, bike, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 5.5 miles one-way
summer / 8.5 miles one-way winter
Elevation: 9,520 feet
Elevation gain:
1520 feet
Comments: Trail ends at American Lakes with
options over Thunder Pass into RMNP or up to Snow Lake. Spectacular views w/fly
& lure fishing permitted. A great backpack trip. Fires prohibited above
timberline. VOC construction of new trail on upper route.
Kelly and Clear Lake
Trails
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, ski, snowshoe and
snowmobile
Miles: 6.5 miles one-way for Kelly, 7 miles one-way for
Clear
Elevation: 8,505 feet
Elevation gain: 2000+
feet
Comments: Great for backpackers and horseback riders.
Both share the first 1.5 miles and lead to the high alpine lakes w/ spectacular
views. Fly & lure fishing permitted. No fires above timberline. Access the
N. Canadian Yurt & Hidden Valley Trail.
Ruby Jewel Route
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, ski, snowshoe and
snowmobile
Miles: 4 miles one-way summer / 8 miles one-way winter
Elevation: 9,146 feet
Elevation gain: feet
800
Comments: Most passenger vehicles can travel the first
mile to the car parking area or the Ruby Jewel Yurt. 4X4's can continue for
another two miles where the route dead-ends at the Ruby Jewel Trailhead.
Dispersed vehicle camping is permitted.
Bull
Mountain
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle,
ATV, jeep, snowmobile
Miles: 7 miles one-way summer / 4 miles one-way
winter
Comments: This trail offers something for all
riders. It follows an old logging road through the forest and makes a steady
ascent up Bull Mountain. At 4 miles you can branch to the right to access North
Michigan Reservoir. The left fork continues for another 2 miles along a jeep
road. In the winter this trail is packed and groomed for snowmobiling.
Diamond
Peaks
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV,
ski, snowshoe
Miles: 7 miles one-way summer / 1 mile one-way
winter
Elevation gain: 1250 feet
Comments: Perfect
trail for ATVs or motorcycles in the summer. This is a popular destination in
the winter for extreme skiing. High avalanche-prone areas.
Bockman
Road
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV,
jeep, ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 6 miles one-way
Elevation
gain: 1230 feet
Comments: This road climbs above 10,000
feet getting more difficult toward the top. Then it descends to Highway 14.
Great winter trail for skiers and snowshoers looking for a strenuous workout.
This trail is also a groomed snowmobile route.
Montgomery Pass Route
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep, ski, snowshoe and
snowmobile
Miles: 4 miles one-way summer / 6.5 miles one-way winter
Elevation: 9,020 feet
Elevation gain: 2430
feet
Comments: This trail is a true 4X4 drive experience.
Vehicles will encounter lots of rock, dips and steep conditions. At it ends it's
only a short walk to the top of the ridge for spectacular views. Used to access
Montgomery Pass Yurts & Trail. Dispersed camping.
Mendenhall Route
Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, motorcycle, ATV, jeep,
ski, snowshoe and snowmobile
Miles: 8 miles one-way
Elevation:
8,600
Elevation gain: 2000 feet
Comments: Route is
popular for hunters and can be used to access Medicine Bow Trail, Route NF and
the N. Sand Dunes. Dispersed vehicle camping is permitted. Spectacular views
await at the top of the ridge - you can see all the way to WY and west to Mount
Zirkel.
