Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Welcome to Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests Stretching along the west slopes of the Colorado Rockies, the GMUG scenery and an abundance of opportunities for access draw you in, while trails lead the way to the rugged canyons, vast mountains, wildlife and history Over 3,000 miles of trails and routes—beginner to extreme—provide access to areas of rugged beauty
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests : Recreation Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation Over 3,500 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | Powderhorn . . . Powderhorn Wilderness is located 10 miles northeast of Lake City, Colorado and occupies 61,915 acres The southern one-fourth of the Wilderness is managed by Gunnison National Forest (13,935 acres), and the northern three-fourths by the Bureau of Land Management Elevations range from 8,699’ in the north to 12,600' in the south In this Wilderness the northern verge of the San Juan Mountains
Pike-San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National . . . Welcome to Pike-San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands The Pike-San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands covers nearly 3 million acres from western Kansas to Colorado's highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide This landscape offers a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | Continental . . . The trail stretches across the United States some 3,100 miles between the borders of Mexico and Canada, twisting and turning to follow the spine of the continent The dry, sandy deserts of New Mexico slowly rise into the breathless peaks of Colorado, descending into Wyoming’s grassy plains and the mystical landscape of Yellowstone
Wildflower Viewing Areas - US Forest Service Aspen trees with glacier lilies (Erythronium grandiflorum) on the West Elk Scenic Byway Wildflower Viewing Area, Gunnison National Forest, Colorado Photo by David Inouye The Superstition Mountains loom in the background of this Sonoran Desert scene, Tonto National Forest, near Phoenix, Arizona Photos by Rick Allnut
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | Camping . . . Camping Cabins Camping opportunities on the GMUG National Forests abound! We offer cabin rentals, developed campgrounds and more isolated dispersed camping areas With some pre-planning you can find a perfect spot for you and your family!
Home | Rocky Mountain Region | Forest Service As part of the National Forest System, the Rocky Mountain Region enjoys a proud heritage in the Forest Service The Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming and the White River National Forest in Colorado are among the first National Forests Congress created from the original Forest Reserves The Region, headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, is comprised of 17 national forests and seven national
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | Visitor Maps . . . Get ready for your visit to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests by checking out our detailed maps below Find available online and hard copy maps and publications Visitor maps and publications are also available at local forest service offices