Colorado Wilderness Areas & Trails

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Byers Peak Wilderness
Continental Divide National Scenic Trails
Fraser To Granby Trail
Idlewild Trail System
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Never Summer Wilderness
Vasquez Peak Wilderness

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Byers Peak Wilderness

The Byers Peak Wilderness area boasts 23 miles of high-elevation trails, rewarding hikers with sweeping views as they traverse the alpine tundra of Grand County.

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Continental Divide National Scenic Trails

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through some of Grand County’s (and Colorado's) most impressive summit landscapes.

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Fraser To Granby Trail

The Fraser to Granby Trail is the perfect trail for all ages and skill levels to hike, bike and cross-country ski. Start your journey in Winter Park on paved, dual track trails and head into the Fraser Valley as you are surrounded with towering peaks and old mining homesteads.

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Idlewild Trail System

The Idlewild Trail System is a single-track route which climbs and descends the roller coaster of trails just outside of the town of Winter Park.

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Indian Peaks Wilderness

Indian Peaks Wilderness encompasses 76,711 acres of lakes, streams, trails and soaring mountain peaks.

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Never Summer Wilderness

Situated to the west of Rocky Mountain National Park, the Never Summer Wilderness area provides a beautiful backdrop for the famous mountain vistas from Trail Ridge Road.

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Vasquez Peak Wilderness

Vasquez Peak boasts wide-open views of the Indian Peaks and Eagles Nest mountain ranges with a tranquil network of trails.

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