Breathaking Views
With peaks reaching over 14,000 feet in elevation, waterfalls with drastic drops and canyons with rugged rock fronts, there is no better place to take in spectacular summit views than Grand County’s corner of the Rocky Mountains.
Routt National Forest
Routt National Forest, established in 1905 and named after John Routt, the first governor of Colorado, spans over 1,125,438 acres in the Northwest Colorado region. Many of those acres are within Grand County’s borders, but Routt National Forest also expands into Routt, Jackson, Rio Blanco, Moffat, and Garfield counties. The Continental Divide splits the forest in half, causing the East portion of the forest to drain into the North Platte River and the West portion to drain into the Yampa River.
Routt National Forest contains seven wilderness areas entirely or partially within it, allowing visitors many different opportunities and locations to get active year-round. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, OHV riding, fishing, hunting, sightseeing, photography and a wide array of winter sports, just to name a few.
For more information regarding camping restrictions, current road and trail conditions, and more, contact the Forest Service Parks Ranger District or call (970) 723-2700.
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Acres of wilderness areas, outdoor recreation space, and stunning natural scenery—all waiting to be explored.
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