National Forest trails in Colorado

3,415 named trails in 8 national forests pass through Colorado, about 13,339 miles within the state. 1,058 have their own page and are listed below. Trails are grouped by the forest that administers them, longest forest first.

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests896 trails · 3,436 miles

TrailMiles
Sunlight to Powderhorn Sno55.1
SkylineNational Scenic or Historic TrailLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness34.7
SummitNational Scenic or Historic Trail34.4
CDNSTNational Scenic or Historic TrailCollegiate Peaks Wilderness Wilderness31
TimberlineCollegiate Peaks Wilderness Wilderness30.4
Cumberland Pass Snowmobile/Ski26.5
Ridge Stock DrivewayUncompahgre Wilderness Wilderness25.1
Doctor Park23.2
CurecantiWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness23.1
Parallel22.9
CebollaLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness22.1
DallasMount Sneffels Wilderness Wilderness22
Monarch Crest-CdnstNational Scenic or Historic Trail20.5
Spring Creek/Rocky Brook Snwmo19.8
Palisade Plunge18.8
Battlement18.7
Lands End Loop Snowmobile18.6
Owl Creek Pass Sno18.3
Galloping Goose18
Crystal Creek Snowmobile/Ski15.3
Cow CreekWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness15.2
Alpine15
Raggeds14.6
South Divide Sno14.5
Leroux Creek Snowmobile14.3
Coal MesaWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness14.2
LowlineWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness14.1
Brush Creek14
Spring Creek13.9
Deer Creek13.8
Cottonwood Pass Snowmobile13.7
Dark CanyonRaggeds Wilderness Wilderness13.6
Mill CastleWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness13.5
Monument13.3
ThroughlineWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness13.2
Doubletop13.1
Sp Tie in - Stevens Gulch Both13.1
Cold Sore Snowmobile12.8
Wilson MesaLizard Head Wilderness Wilderness12.8
Deep Creek12.3
Canyon Creek12.1
Little ElkUncompahgre Wilderness Wilderness12.1
Lizard HeadLizard Head Wilderness Wilderness12.1
Pine CreekNational Scenic or Historic Trail12
Roubideau12
Fossil RidgeFossil Ridge Wilderness Wilderness11.8
Marshall Pass Snowmobile11.6
Big Blue CreekUncompahgre Wilderness Wilderness11.4
Highway 90 Sno11.4
Old Mesa Snowmobile/Ski11.4
Razor Creek11.1
Brush Creek Ski11
Depler Park Snowmo/Ski11
Short Point11
East ForkUncompahgre Wilderness Wilderness10.9
Middle Fork Escalante10.9
Transfer Sno10.8
Cliff CreekWest Elk Wilderness Wilderness10.7
Indian Point10.7
Mule Park10.6

836 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests page.

White River National Forest727 trails · 2,413 miles

TrailMiles
Colorado58.4
Gore Range TrailEagles Nest Wilderness Wilderness46.7
Continental Divide N.S.TNational Scenic or Historic Trail40.8
Cline Top C1-A1lAccessible36
Sp Trail - Miles Not Accounted30
CDNST - ColoradoNational Scenic or Historic Trail25.2
Cross CreekHoly Cross Wilderness Wilderness25.1
Transfer TrailAccessible25
Sunlight / Powderhorn AreaAccessible23
Oyster LakeFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness22.8
Battlement Trail AAccessible21.4
Avalanche/Silver CreekMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness17.8
Chinese WallFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness17.5
Maroon SnowmassMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness15.4
Big ParkEagles Nest Wilderness Wilderness14.8
Fayville OHV14.4
Trappers LakeFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness14.4
Wheeler Nat. Rec. TrailNational Scenic or Historic Trail14.4
Vail - Frisco Rec Path14.2
Mount Thomas14.1
Arbaney-Kittle14
West Divide/FlagpoleAccessible13
South Fork BridgeFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness12.9
Ute PeakPtarmigan Peak Wilderness Wilderness12.5
East Lake CreekHoly Cross Wilderness Wilderness12.4
Ute CreekFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness11.3
Lily LakeMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness11.2
Sundell11
Wilson Mesa-Sleepy Cat Peak10.9
Last ChanceAccessible10.8
MarvineFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness10.8
Rocky Fork10.7
Cattle Creek10.5
Conundrum CreekMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness10.3
Mill Creek10.2
Two Elk10.1
Coal Basin10
East MarvineFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness9.9
W. MountainFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness9.8
Big RidgeFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness9.6
Island LakesFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness9.6
Lower Piney TrailEagles Nest Wilderness Wilderness9.5
Mansfield DitchAccessible9.5
Turret CreekFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness9.5
Meadow CreekEagles Nest Wilderness Wilderness9.4
Milk Creek / Horse Ridge9.4
Tellurium LakeHoly Cross Wilderness Wilderness9.4
Boiler CreekAccessible9.2
Woody CreekHunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Wilderness9.2
Lost Man LoopHunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Wilderness8.9
North Vail Trail8.9
West MaroonMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness8.8
Soda Lakes TrailEagles Nest Wilderness Wilderness8.7
West Grouse CreekHoly Cross Wilderness Wilderness8.7
South Branch8.6
Tenderfoot Mtn8.5
Ute - Deep8.5
Capitol CreekMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness8.4
East MaroonMaroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Wilderness8.3
Fall CreekHoly Cross Wilderness Wilderness8.3

667 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the White River National Forest page.

Pike and San Isabel National Forests540 trails · 2,143 miles

TrailMiles
ColoradoCollegiate Peaks Wilderness Wilderness193.8
Rainbow99.4
CDNSTNational Scenic or Historic TrailMount Massive Wilderness Wilderness91.7
Turtle Mountain56.7
Santa Fe Nat Hist42.5
Brookside-McCurdyLost Creek Wilderness Wilderness32.1
Signal Butte Multi Use31.8
Midland Bike Trail19.7
Greenhorn Road16.2
BarrNational Recreation Trail15.5
Salt CreekBuffalo Peaks Wilderness Wilderness15.3
South Park15.3
Indian13.3
RosalieMount Evans Wilderness Wilderness13.1
Highline/Native LakeMount Massive Wilderness Wilderness12.9
Long Hollow12.3
Tanner/East Bear Gulch12.3
Tumble CreekBuffalo Peaks Wilderness Wilderness12.2
Ben TylerLost Creek Wilderness Wilderness11.7
WigwamLost Creek Wilderness Wilderness11.6
Pine CreekCollegiate Peaks Wilderness Wilderness11.3
Indian Creek11.2
Cisneros11.1
Rampart Reservoir10.8
Rule Spur10.5
BartlettGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness Wilderness10.3
Barlow-Sanderson Wagon Road10.2
Phantom Spur10.1
Hermit Lake Road10
Beginner9.8
Goose CreekLost Creek Wilderness Wilderness9.5
WahatoyaSpanish Peaks Wilderness Wilderness9.4
Devils Revenge9.3
Little Scraggy9.3
ST. Charles9.2
Tie Hack8.9
Gold Dust8.7
Picket Wire Canyonlands8.5
Abyss LakeMount Evans Wilderness Wilderness8.4
GreenhornGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness Wilderness8.2
Granada-Ft. Union Military7.8
Homestead7.7
Monument7.6
Payne CreekLost Creek Wilderness Wilderness7.6
McCurdy ParkLost Creek Wilderness Wilderness7.2
Michigan Cr Snowmobile7.2
Noddle7.2
North BrushSangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness7.2
Skeleton7.2
ThreemileMount Evans Wilderness Wilderness7.1
Log Jumper7
Missouri GulchCollegiate Peaks Wilderness Wilderness7
Ophir Creek6.9
South Colony Road6.9
Turkey Creek6.9
Greens Creek6.8
Nate Stultz6.8
Powerline6.8
Pole Creek6.7
Tunnel6.7

480 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests page.

San Juan National Forest395 trails · 1,875 miles

TrailMiles
Continental Divide NSTNational Scenic or Historic TrailWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness72.9
Pine-PiedraWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness41
Aspen Loop34.9
Monument Park Winter30.3
Pine RiverWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness23.2
First Notch Winter23
Endlich MesaWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness20.8
Highline - Co.trail20.7
Turkey CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness20.4
VallecitoWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness19.5
Junction Creek - Co.trail19.2
Hermosa Creek19.1
Bear Creek18.9
Blue Creek Winter16.6
Plumtaw Winter16.6
Quartz RidgeSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness15.7
Fish CreekSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness15.3
Sand CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness14.6
Piedra Stock Dr13.5
Groundhog Stock DrLizard Head Wilderness Wilderness13.4
First Fork12.8
Calico South12.3
Fish LakeSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness12.3
Sage Hen Loop12.3
Coal CreekSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness12
Rico-Silverton - Co.trail12
WeminucheWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness12
Little Bean Canyon11.7
West ForkWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness11.7
Little Elk Creek11.6
Stoner Mesa11.5
East Fork Winter11.4
Morrison11.4
Middle ForkWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness11.2
Blackhawk - Co.trail11.1
Piedra11
West Mancos11
Little Sand10.9
Boggy Lower Loop10.8
East Creek10.4
Nipple Mtn Winter10.3
Engineer Mountain10.1
Salt CreekHermosa Creek Wilderness Wilderness10.1
Twin Sisters - Co.trail10
Porcupine Winter9.9
Williams CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.8
Boggy Upper Loop9.7
Elk Creek - Co.trailWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.4
Lake ForkWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.4
Horse Creek9.3
AndersonWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.2
Lime MesaWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.2
Missionary Ridge9
Needle/Johnson CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9
Devil Mountain8.7
Flint CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness8.7
Boggy8.6
CimarronaWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness8.6
Cold Water8.6
McPhee Overlook8.6

335 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the San Juan National Forest page.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests444 trails · 1,356 miles

TrailMiles
Beaver CreekIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness24.8
South Fork23.9
Mount NystromNational Scenic or Historic TrailVasquez Peak Wilderness Wilderness19.9
Stillwater Pass19.7
FlowersComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness18.7
High LonesomeNational Scenic or Historic TrailIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness17.9
Medicine BowRawah Wilderness Wilderness17.1
Blue LakeRawah Wilderness Wilderness16.9
Buchanan PassIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness15.8
Cub CreekMount Evans Wilderness Wilderness15.3
Sourdough14.6
Arapaho PassNational Scenic or Historic TrailIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness13.8
Ute PeakPtarmigan Peak Wilderness Wilderness13.6
Richey Creek13.3
RawahRawah Wilderness Wilderness13.2
Long DrawNeota Wilderness Wilderness13.1
Crooked Creek/Keyser Creek13
Keyser RidgeByers Peak Wilderness Wilderness12.5
ST. Louis DivideNational Scenic or Historic TrailByers Peak Wilderness Wilderness12.1
Little Gravel Mountain Spur11.8
Kauffman Creek11
Big SouthComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness10.8
Kinney CreekByers Peak Wilderness Wilderness10.7
LinkRawah Wilderness Wilderness10.7
No-See-Um10.6
Danner Pass9.8
Bakerville-LovelandNational Scenic or Historic TrailAccessible9.6
Bard Creek9.6
Kawuneeche9.3
McIntyreRawah Wilderness Wilderness9.2
Lookout MountainComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness8.4
ZimmermanComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness8.3
Captain MountainMount Evans Wilderness Wilderness8.2
West Stillwater8.2
Arapaho GlacierIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness8
Crosier Mountain8
Strawberry Creek7.9
Bowen GulchNational Scenic or Historic TrailNever Summer Wilderness Wilderness7.8
Pawnee PassIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness7.8
Diamond LakeIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness7.6
Granite Ridge7.4
Illinois PassNational Scenic or Historic Trail7.3
Cascade CreekIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness7.2
Jones PassNational Scenic or Historic TrailVasquez Peak Wilderness Wilderness7.2
Upper Dadd GulchComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness7.2
Little BeaverComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness7
Devils ThumbNational Scenic or Historic TrailIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness6.9
Shipman ParkRawah Wilderness Wilderness6.9
West BranchRawah Wilderness Wilderness6.8
St Vrain MountainIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness6.7
Williams Peak6.7
Fish CreekComanche Peak Wilderness Wilderness6.6
Hewlett Gulch6.5
North Supply Loop6.3
Roaring ForkIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness6.3
ST. Louis Loop6.2
Baker GulchNever Summer Wilderness Wilderness6.1
Mount FloraNational Scenic or Historic TrailJames Peak Wilderness Wilderness6.1
South Saint VrainIndian Peaks Wilderness Wilderness6
Trap ParkNeota Wilderness Wilderness6

384 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests page.

Rio Grande National Forest213 trails · 1,218 miles

TrailMiles
Continental Divide NSTNational Scenic or Historic TrailSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness139.7
La Garita SdLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness57.1
ArchuletaWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness19.7
Elk CreekSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness19.7
Dry Creek16
Deep Creek15.8
Lake ForkWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness15.8
Ute CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness13.9
Fern CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness13.7
CottonSangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness13.1
Goose CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness12.9
Inspiration/WasonLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness12.5
Silver Mtn12.2
Ivy CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness12.1
Valle VictoriaSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness11.6
Shady11.4
La Garita Creek11.2
Bennett11
South ForkSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness10.9
Trout10.5
WheelerLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness10.1
Roaring GulchSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness9.9
Willow Mountain9.8
Grizzly CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.7
Miner'S Creek9.6
HighlineWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness9.5
Bear Creek9.2
Machin BasinLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness9.2
Black CanyonSangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness8.8
Saguache Creek8.7
Wolf Creek8.7
Middle ForkLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness8.4
RaspberrySangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness8.4
Canon RinconSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness8.3
Middle CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness8.3
North Fork CrestoneSangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness8.2
Perry Creek8.2
Rito AltoSangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness8.1
Burro8
Decker7.9
West Frisco7.6
Fisher MountainWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness7.4
Hot Creek7.3
Farmers CreekLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness7.2
MajorSangre de Cristo Wilderness Wilderness7
McKenzie7
West Lost7
Halfmoon PassLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness6.9
Adams ForkSouth San Juan Wilderness Wilderness6.6
North Rock6.6
Alder Bench6.5
East TroutWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness6.5
Lost Trail6.5
East Fk. Middle Pole6.4
South Fork SaguacheLa Garita Wilderness Wilderness6.4
Willow Creek6.4
Empedrado Lake6.3
Groundhog6.3
Middle Frisco6.3
Hope CreekWeminuche Wilderness Wilderness6.1

153 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the Rio Grande National Forest page.

Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest196 trails · 959 miles

TrailMiles
Wyoming TrailNational Scenic or Historic TrailMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness61.8
Bears Ears51.2
Snyder Creek Loop49.2
Grizzley-HelenaMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness30
Radial Mountain22
Swamp ParkMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness20.6
Main ForkMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness18.8
Elkhorn15.8
East ForkFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness15.7
Troublesome13.5
Morrison Divide13.3
Top of the WorldNational Scenic or Historic Trail12.8
Silver CreekSarvis Creek Wilderness Wilderness12.3
Sarvis CreekSarvis Creek Wilderness Wilderness12
Arapaho RidgeNational Scenic or Historic Trail11.5
ManzanaresMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness10.5
Never SummerNever Summer Wilderness Wilderness10.3
Nipple Peak10.2
Sand Creek9.7
Bear CreekMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness9.5
Seven LakesMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness9.4
Prospector9
Rainbow LakesMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness8.8
Cyclone8.6
Trail CreekMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness8.4
Grimes Peak8.3
Whiskey Creek8.2
Buffalo RidgeMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness8.1
West ForkMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness8.1
Wheatley Creek7.9
Luna LakeMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness7.7
Fish Creek7.6
Black Mountain7.5
Gold Creek LakeMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness7.2
Parkview Creek7.2
Routt DivideSarvis Creek Wilderness Wilderness7.1
South Fork7.1
BaldyFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness6.8
Newcomb CreekMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness6.8
Ute-Heart Lake6.8
West Fish Creek ATV6.7
Lost LakesFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness6.4
Mountain View6.3
Red DirtMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness6.3
Pinkham Mountain Loop6.2
Hinman Creek6.1
Lost RangerMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness6.1
Black Mtn CreekFlat Tops Wilderness Wilderness5.9
Three Island LakeNational Scenic or Historic TrailMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness5.9
Corral Creek5.8
GilpinMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness5.7
M.f. Troublesome5.7
North Fork Elkhead5.7
Ruby MountainNational Scenic or Historic Trail5.7
Pioneer5.5
Salt Park5.5
Beaver CreekMount Zirkel Wilderness Wilderness5.4
Elk Draw5.4
Gill Reservoir5.4
W. Fish Creek Foot/Horse5.4

136 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest page.

Manti-La Sal National Forest4 trails · 12 miles

TrailMiles
Sinbad Ridge8.6

3 more trails, including every one under 4.5 miles, are listed on the Manti-La Sal National Forest page.

The 60 longest trails with a page are listed for each forest. The forest pages list every named trail. A trail that crosses a state line is listed in both states with its full length. Data refreshed September 17, 2026.