Forest Service unit 0212 · Colorado, Kansas

Trails in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

Pike and San Isabel National Forests publishes 563 named trails totalling 2,213 miles in the Forest Service trail layer. Pages here cover 143 of them, every trail with a national designation or an accessible segment and every trail of at least 4.5 miles. The forest marks 3 with a national designation. Trails here enter 10 wilderness areas.

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By use

Hiking 546Horse and pack stock 546Mountain biking 484Motorcycle 158ATV 115Snowmobile 8Cross-country skiing 27Accessible 15

Wilderness areas these trails enter

All 563 trails, longest first

TrailMiles
ColoradoCollegiate Peaks Wilderness193.8
Rainbow99.4
CDNSTNational Scenic or Historic TrailMount Massive Wilderness91.7
Turtle Mountain56.7
Santa Fe Nat Hist42.5
Brookside-McCurdyLost Creek Wilderness32.1
Signal Butte Multi Use31.8
Midland Bike Trail19.7
Cimarron River Trail19.2
Companion18.3
Greenhorn Road16.2
BarrNational Recreation Trail15.5
Salt CreekBuffalo Peaks Wilderness15.3
South Park15.3
Indian13.3
RosalieMount Evans Wilderness13.1
Highline/Native LakeMount Massive Wilderness12.9
Long Hollow12.3
Tanner/East Bear Gulch12.3
Tumble CreekBuffalo Peaks Wilderness12.2
Ben TylerLost Creek Wilderness11.7
WigwamLost Creek Wilderness11.6
Pine CreekCollegiate Peaks Wilderness11.3
Indian Creek11.2
Cisneros11.1
Rampart Reservoir10.8
Rule Spur10.5
BartlettGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness10.3
Barlow-Sanderson Wagon Road10.2
Phantom Spur10.1
Hermit Lake Road10
Beginner9.8
Goose CreekLost Creek Wilderness9.5
WahatoyaSpanish Peaks Wilderness9.4
Devils Revenge9.3
Little Scraggy9.3
St. Charles9.2
Tie Hack8.9
Gold Dust8.7
Picket Wire Canyonlands8.5
Abyss LakeMount Evans Wilderness8.4
GreenhornGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness8.2
Santa Fe NHT-North Rte8.2
Granada-Ft. Union Military7.8
Homestead7.7
Monument7.6
Payne CreekLost Creek Wilderness7.6
McCurdy ParkLost Creek Wilderness7.2
Michigan Cr Snowmobile7.2
Noddle7.2
North BrushSangre de Cristo Wilderness7.2
Skeleton7.2
ThreemileMount Evans Wilderness7.1
Log Jumper7
Missouri GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness7
Ophir Creek6.9
South Colony Road6.9
Turkey Creek6.9
Greens Creek6.8
Nate Stultz6.8
Powerline6.8
Pole Creek6.7
Tunnel6.7
West Tennessee LakesHoly Cross Wilderness6.7
Bergen Rock6.6
Browns Creek6.6
Hankins PassLost Creek Wilderness6.5
Rich CreekBuffalo Peaks Wilderness6.5
Rolling CreekLost Creek Wilderness6.4
Hancock Lake/CDNST6.3
Triad Ridge Single TrackAccessible6.3
Turquoise Lake6.3
Poplar Gulch6.2
Stultz6.2
Burning Bear5.9
Sheep Canyon Cutoff5.9
Watson Park5.9
Craig ParkLost Creek Wilderness5.8
South Creek5.7
Twelvemile Lake5.7
Gashouse Gulch5.6
Point of Rocks Loop5.6
Red Cone Trail5.6
Vitamin B5.6
Beaver Creek5.5
Outlaw5.5
Snowslide5.5
Trout Creek5.5
Elk Park5.4
Horn Fork BasinCollegiate Peaks Wilderness5.4
West Jefferson5.4
Tunnel Lake/CDNST5.3
Waldo Canyon5.3
ComancheSangre de Cristo Wilderness5.2
CottonwoodSangre de Cristo Wilderness5.2
Kroenke LakeCollegiate Peaks Wilderness5.2
SantanaGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness5.2
Schubarth5.2
Sheep Creek5.2
CrossoverSangre de Cristo Wilderness5.1
Squirrel Creek5.1
St Charles Access From 3355.1
Blue/Bear Road5
Cordova Pass Road5
Horn CreekSangre de Cristo Wilderness5
Second Mace5
VenableSangre de Cristo Wilderness5
Coal Creek4.9
South BrushSangre de Cristo Wilderness4.9
Cabin Ridge4.8
Lewis Creek4.8
South Mt. Elbert4.8
Gill4.7
La Plata PeakCollegiate Peaks Wilderness4.7
Sheep Mtn4.7
Bear Mountain4.6
Levi KrierSpanish Peaks Wilderness4.6
Millset4.6
South Halfmoon 4WD Trail4.6
Starvation Creek4.6
Triad Ridge ATVAccessible4.6
Browns PassCollegiate Peaks Wilderness4.5
Davis Meadow4.5
Dodgeton4.5
Dutch Fred4.5
Lake ParkLost Creek Wilderness4.5
Lily Lake4.5
North Elk Creek4.5
SchaferSpanish Peaks Wilderness4.5
Captain Jacks4.4
Frenchman CreekCollegiate Peaks Wilderness4.4
HuerfanoSangre de Cristo Wilderness4.4
Little Browns Creek4.4
Lovell Gulch4.4
Low PassBuffalo Peaks Wilderness4.4
Silver Creek4.4
CascadeSangre de Cristo Wilderness4.3
Lake of the CloudsSangre de Cristo Wilderness4.3
Scottys4.3
Silver Circle4.3
TimberlineHoly Cross Wilderness4.3
Arch Rock4.2
Green Mountain4.2
Aubry Cutoff - Sfnht4.1
Baldy4.1
Little Cochetopa4.1
OverlookAccessible4.1
Platte River4.1
Ute CreekLost Creek Wilderness4.1
Wildcat4.1
Horse Ranch4
Horsethief Park4
Miller Gulch4
TanglewoodMount Evans Wilderness4
Hell Creek Trail3.9
Longs Gulch3.9
Nice Kitty3.9
North Fork3.9
North Fork Lake CreekMount Massive Wilderness3.9
Severy Creek3.9
UteSangre de Cristo Wilderness3.9
Black Cloud3.8
West Creek Spur3.8
Brookside AgLost Creek Wilderness3.7
Buffalo RidgeBuffalo Peaks Wilderness3.7
Centennial3.7
Flatrock3.7
Longwater3.7
MaceySangre de Cristo Wilderness3.7
Mt. MassiveMount Massive Wilderness3.7
North Mt. Elbert3.7
Ptarmigan LakeAccessible3.7
Rudolph Mtn3.7
Shinglemill3.7
Swamp LakeMount Massive Wilderness3.7
Laplata Peak-BlackbearCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.6
Long Hollow Bypass3.6
Manitou Reservoir3.6
South ApacheGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness3.6
StrawberrySangre de Cristo Wilderness3.6
Wheeler Lake3.6
Browns Pass Trail3.5
Colorado Midland CentennialMount Massive Wilderness3.5
Devil'S Playground3.5
Breakneck Pass Trail3.4
French Pass3.4
Lake AnnCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.4
Round Hill3.4
Shelf Lake3.4
Tornado Alley3.4
W. Monument Creek3.4
ApishapaSpanish Peaks Wilderness3.3
Big Willis Gulch3.3
Dikes3.3
GoodwinSangre de Cristo Wilderness3.3
Horn PeakSangre de Cristo Wilderness3.3
Hunts LakeSangre de Cristo Wilderness3.3
Pass Creek3.3
South Pine CreekCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.3
ConfirmedAccessible3.2
Hankhos3.2
Mt. BierstadtMount Evans Wilderness3.2
Mt. YaleCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.2
North HuronCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.2
Saint Marys FallsAccessible3.2
South Fork Lake CreekCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.2
Davis Spur3.1
Dry CreekSangre de Cristo Wilderness3.1
Foresters3.1
Meridian3.1
North ColonySangre de Cristo Wilderness3.1
Pear Lake - Clohsey LakeCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.1
Rock CreekMount Massive Wilderness3.1
Three ElkCollegiate Peaks Wilderness3.1
Tomahawk3.1
Twobit GulchBuffalo Peaks Wilderness3.1
Baker Creek3
East Turkey3
Limbaugh Canyon3
Little Moab3
Mt. Shavano3
Pot O GoldAccessible3
Texas CreekSangre de Cristo Wilderness3
Alpine Tunnel2.9
Bodfish2.9
Grouse Trail2.9
McQuaid2.9
Stout Creek LakesSangre de Cristo Wilderness2.9
Busk Creek2.8
Sandy Wash2.8
Babcock Hole2.7
Beasway2.7
Garber2.7
Gramps2.7
Mountain BoyCollegiate Peaks Wilderness2.7
North Halfmoon LakesMount Massive Wilderness2.7
West PeakSpanish Peaks Wilderness2.7
Bonnett Creek2.6
Gould Creek Trail2.6
Mc Ferran2.6
North TaylorSangre de Cristo Wilderness2.6
Pipeline2.6
Ringtail2.6
10th Mtn Hut-Colo Trail2.5
Buck Gulch2.5
Bull Park Trail2.5
Bushnell LakesSangre de Cristo Wilderness2.5
Gibson Lake2.5
Hefley Saddle2.5
Lower Rule Cr Spur Trail2.5
Newlin2.5
South Willow CreekMount Massive Wilderness2.5
Bottomless Pit2.4
Cub CreekMount Evans Wilderness2.4
Dome Rock2.4
Echo Canyon2.4
French Creek2.4
Glacier Creek/Skinner Hut2.4
Lion Canyon2.4
Middle Creek2.4
Middle Hardscrabble2.4
Narrow GaugeAccessible2.4
Swift CreekSangre de Cristo Wilderness2.4
The Crags2.4
Arnold Gulch Trail2.3
Bald Mtn Spur Trail2.3
Lizard RockLost Creek Wilderness2.3
Mt. Princeton2.3
Ore Wagon2.3
Ridge2.3
Sfnht Alt. Route B2.3
Strawberry Jack2.3
Eagle Rock Trail2.2
Kirby Gulch2.2
Michigan Creek2.2
Mount ColumbiaCollegiate Peaks Wilderness2.2
Nelsons2.2
Nichols Reservoir2.2
Palmer2.2
San Carlos2.2
Sangrees Hut Trail2.2
South ColonySangre de Cristo Wilderness2.2
Tramway2.2
Hancock Pass2.1
Harvard Columbia ScrambleCollegiate Peaks Wilderness2.1
Mason Gulch2.1
Morrison Creek2.1
Whiteside2.1
Wyegye2.1
Cool Valley2
Graham GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness2
Jefferson Lake Loop2
Left Hand2
Mt. Democrat Trail2
Mt. Massive/North HalfmoonMount Massive Wilderness2
North Fork Clear CreekCollegiate Peaks Wilderness2
Pancake Rocks2
Rhumba2
Sfnht Alt. Route D2
Stanley Canyon2
Buno Gulch1.9
Devils Advocate1.9
Jon'S Jaunt1.9
Platte View1.9
Rift1.9
Rusty Buckle1.9
Sheep Mnt Interconnect1.9
Trout Creek Connection1.9
ZapataSangre de Cristo Wilderness1.9
10th Mtn Hut Via Lily Lk1.8
Buffalo Burn1.8
Hay Creek East Trail1.8
Marble MtnSangre de Cristo Wilderness1.8
Mt. Belford - Missouri GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.8
Mt. Bross Trail1.8
Powderhound1.8
Stanley Rim1.8
Almgren1.7
Buckhorn1.7
Columbine Trail1.7
Crooked Creek1.7
Gray Back Peak1.7
Hi Creek Trail1.7
Lost Lake1.7
Soldier Mtn Trail1.7
Triad Ridge ATV EastAccessible1.7
Upper Rule Cr Spur Trail1.7
Williams Pass 4WD Trail1.7
Crooked Beaver1.6
GarnerSangre de Cristo Wilderness1.6
GutzAccessible1.6
Hopkins Gulch1.6
Louie'S Loop1.6
McNassar GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.6
Missouri MtnCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.6
Porter Gulch1.6
Raspberry Mountain1.6
Seven Bridges1.6
Waterdog LakesAccessible1.6
Blue Moutain1.5
Hyster1.5
Illinois Gulch Trail1.5
Indian Cave1.5
Limber Grove1.5
Missouri Mtn - Clohseys LakeCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.5
Mount Ester1.5
Mt. Harvard/Horn ForkCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.5
No Name ATV1.5
Noname1.5
Silver BasinCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.5
Sohndee1.5
Stone Cabin1.5
Blackjack1.4
Buckeye Gulch1.4
Charlie'S Cutoff1.4
Devil'S Kitchen1.4
Devils Head1.4
Drury Trail1.4
Hilltop1.4
HumboldtSangre de Cristo Wilderness1.4
Monument Spur1.4
Mt. Oxford - Mt. BelfordCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.4
N Rte Middle Spring Connector1.4
Peekaboo GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.4
Pole Creek Spur1.4
Rainbow Gulch1.4
Sayres GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.4
Skipper1.4
Broken Swing Arm1.3
Hell Creek Spur Trail1.3
Mule Creek North1.3
Shortcut1.3
St. Kevin'S LakeHoly Cross Wilderness1.3
Three ApostlesCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.3
Wagon Loop1.3
Willis Creek1.3
Bear Creek1.2
Boss Lake/CDNST1.2
Fern South1.2
Fremont Experimental Forest1.2
Geneva Creek1.2
Mouache1.2
Mt. Lincoln Trail1.2
Music PassSangre de Cristo Wilderness1.2
Prairie1.2
Arrowhead1.1
Cameron Ridge Connector Trail1.1
Cisneros to Nfsr 3521.1
Devils Head Spur1.1
Duffield Meadows1.1
Fallen Tree1.1
Hunt Lake/CDNST1.1
Lake PassCollegiate Peaks Wilderness1.1
Mount Blue Sky RidgeMount Evans Wilderness1.1
Mount Herman1.1
Mt. View1.1
Mtn. Park1.1
North Fooses1.1
Penrose1.1
Platte Springs1.1
Quarry Trail1.1
Raspberry Ridge1.1
Rupp Gulch Trail1.1
Sfnht Alt. Route C1.1
South Colony SpurSangre de Cristo Wilderness1.1
Tanner Peak1.1
Trash Trail1.1
Turquoise Lake Nature1.1
Beaver1
Bighorn1
Frosty Shortcut1
I-A Fitness1
Mark Trail1
Pikes Peak West Summit1
Roi Tan1
Schubarth Spur1
Second Mace Spur1
South Crooked Creek1
Wachob1
Willis Gulch Cutoff1
Windsor LakeMount Massive Wilderness1
Backdoor0.9
Bunny'S TrailCollegiate Peaks Wilderness0.9
Buno Connector0.9
Buno/Kirby Connector0.9
Cascade Creek Trail0.9
Fern0.9
Fish Camp0.9
Halfmoon Trail0.9
Hartenstein LakeCollegiate Peaks Wilderness0.9
Lakeshore0.9
Mt. Belford - Elkhead PassCollegiate Peaks Wilderness0.9
Point of Rocks Ponds0.9
Pomeroy Lakes0.9
Saran Wrap Trail0.9
Snowslide Access From Fsr 3710.9
Todd'S Track Trail0.9
Tumble Creek Cutoff0.9
Vogel Canyon0.9
Broken Hand PassSangre de Cristo Wilderness0.8
Cedar Mountain0.8
Eagles Nest/Mt Crest0.8
Hardrock0.8
Monarch Ridge0.8
North Brush SpurSangre de Cristo Wilderness0.8
Overlook Trail0.8
RidgeviewBuffalo Peaks Wilderness0.8
Spur B0.8
Twin LakesAccessible0.8
Apache FallsGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness0.7
Colorado CG0.7
Manitou Lake0.7
Mesa0.7
Mt. Rosa0.7
North Loop0.7
Puma Point0.7
XC South0.7
Coupler0.6
Garber Cutoff0.6
Lightfoot Loop0.6
Middle Spring Nature0.6
Phantom TerraceSangre de Cristo Wilderness0.6
Slide Lake0.6
WapacaCollegiate Peaks Wilderness0.6
Woodland Work Center0.6
Carrizo Canyon0.5
Dry Creek Access0.5
Kettle0.5
Loop0.5
Overlook Cutoff0.5
Rainbow Access From 140.B0.5
Ridgeview SpurBuffalo Peaks Wilderness0.5
Saint Peters Dome0.5
Santa Fe Nature0.5
Signal Butte0.5
Silver Lake0.5
Trash North Trail0.5
Wilburton to Turkey0.5
Wildhorn Spur0.5
XC North0.5
Arch Rock Spur 20.4
Ghost Town Hollow0.4
Horsethief Falls0.4
Lateral0.4
Painted Rocks Spur0.4
Quarry Cut-Off0.4
Terminal Moraine Interp Loop0.4
Venable Access0.4
Vista Point Handicapped TrailAccessibleSpanish Peaks Wilderness0.4
Withers Loop Trail0.4
Arch Rock Spur 10.3
Colorado Tr Connector0.3
Grassy Saddle0.3
Heavenly Ridge0.3
Hermit Lake0.3
Horn Creek SpurSangre de Cristo Wilderness0.3
Kelsey Cut-Off0.3
Kelsey Loop0.3
Lake Shore AdaAccessible0.3
Macey SpurSangre de Cristo Wilderness0.3
Mount Blue Sky SummitNational Recreation TrailMount Evans Wilderness0.3
Ridge Crest0.3
Track Site Spur0.3
Turkey Loop0.3
Zinn0.3
Beginner/Scottys Connector0.2
Buffalo TH - CT Connector0.2
Cox Conundrum0.2
Elevenmile Fishing Access0.2
Hill Top Trail0.2
Independence Pass0.2
Lookout Trail0.2
Mallard Pond0.2
Meditation Point0.2
Middle Spring Connector0.2
Park View0.2
Red Rocks0.2
Rift Connector0.2
Scottys Rock0.2
Sfnht Alt. Route E0.2
Sheep Gulch/Hope Pass0.2
Staunton Ranch0.2
Terminal0.2
Uncle Bud'S Hut0.2
Upper Dutch0.2
Wigwam SpurLost Creek Wilderness0.2
Yan Sing Gulch/Carnage Canyon0.2
Bodfish Connector0.1
Clohsey LakeCollegiate Peaks Wilderness0.1
Comanche SpurSangre de Cristo Wilderness0.1
Crags Campground Connector0.1
Flake0.1
Guanella Pass Overlook0.1
Hill Climb0.1
Mother Lode Trail0.1
Mt. Elbert Cutoff0.1
Red Rocks Spur0.1
Ronnies Rise0.1
Sierra Vista Sft Connector0.1
Turkey Track North0.1
918 Trail0.1
Gibson Access0.1
Point of Rocks Trail0.1
Sand Trap0.1
Campground Lake Access0.1
Campground Loop Spur0.1
Point of Rocks Ponds Spur0.1
915 Trail0.1
Carrizo H/C Viewing Area0.1
Cimarron OverlookAccessible0.1
Homestead Spur0.1
Rift CG Connector0.1
Rock Art 2 Spur0.1
Sandy Wash Connector0.1
South Stairsunder 0.1
Wilburton Pondunder 0.1
916 Trailunder 0.1
917 Trailunder 0.1
North Loop Spurunder 0.1
Picnic Area Spurunder 0.1
Carrizo Rock Art Spurunder 0.1
Dragonfly Spurunder 0.1
Middle Spring Nature Cutoffunder 0.1

Trails in plain text are shorter than 4.5 miles and are listed here only. Length, class and uses come from the same Forest Service record. Data refreshed November 1, 2026.

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