Purchase merchandise, topos, maps, books and public lands items. There is a creek that enters from the left before the first bridge that we had to find a way over. The san juan national forest has issued a motor vehicle use map mvum identifying roads and. San juan national forest southwest colorado biking. It borders the uncompahgre national forest to the north and the rio grande national forest to the east. Colorado precipitation change to snowfall map ncne colorado monthly snowfall maps. Street map of kenny flats rd san juan national forest in. Motor vehicle travel map, san isabel national forest, san carlos ranger district, colorado, 2017. Welcome to san juan county with silverton as our county seat, san juan is the least populated colorado county 699, and has the highest mean elevation of any u. San juan national forest map duranglers fly fishing shop. Though associated with the development and administration of the san juan national forest, better examples of usfs art deco design and brick supervisors warehouse construction remain in colorado. The san juans are colorado s largest mountain range, an unbroken sea of peaks stretching from the mountains west of telluride all the way to the san luis valley. Welcome to the online version of our offhighway vehicle trail guide.
Methods we generated 10 maps to document areas used by lynx. Durango field office colorado state forest service. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. No warranty is made by the bureau of land management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other data. Geology of san juan mountains by rob blair mountain studies.
Congressional district 3, colorado this map generally depicts the boundaries of proposed designations as described in the san juan mountains recreation and wilderness act of 2019. Jan 25, 2009 san juan mountains trail map near san juan mountains, co. Best views trails in san juan national forest alltrails. After the pdf mvum is downloaded on the mobile device, cellular coverage is not needed to use it. Americas great outdoors san isabel national forest, san carlos ranger district, colorado, 2017 catalog record only title from panel. San juan national forest and more detailed maps of southwest colorado. Its most noted for its staggering san juan mountains, some of the steepest in the state. Welcome to pagosa area trails, where you will find detailed information about trails in the pagosa springs area. Travel map, rio grande national forest and blm lands in the san luis valley, colorado.
Ice lakes full page topographic map, images, photos, photographs, gps tracks, trail, hike, hiking, backpacking. This area holds some of the most beautiful atving and 4x4 trails in the state. National monument in san juan national forest in southwestern colorado which includes an archaeological site. It borders the uncmpahgre national forest to the north and the rio grande national forest to the east. San juan mountains trail map san juan mountains co mappery. Mapping perceived wilderness to support protected areas. Recreation includes camping, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Managing us forest service offices rio grande national forest 1803 w hwy 160 monte vista, co 81144 phone.
San juan skyway scenic byway passing through some of southwest colorado s most historic places, this 236mile byway loops through durango, telluride, ouray and cortez. Chimney rock national monument is a 4,726acre 1,9 ha u. San juan national forest is a forest in colorado and has an elevation of 10,417 feet. They show forest service roads and where dispersed camping is permitted. Rv parks free campsites dump stations be a supporter 2019 campers choice 2018 campers choice.
National forest service roads and trails are closed to motorized vehicle use when blocked by a gate, sign, earthen mound, or physical barrier erected to restrict motorized vehicular travel. Find information about driving directions to driving directions to san juan national forest, a colorado national forest. Driving directions to san juan national forest, a colorado. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Geology of san juan mountains by rob blair mountain. Best dog friendly trails in san juan national forest alltrails. National forest covering over 1,878,846 acres 2,935. Pagosa area trails pagosa springs area hiking trails. Great adventures await in the san juan national forest and on the extensive blm lands in the area. Map of the san juan mountains colorado san juan mountains map. Chicago basin trail is a backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near san juan national forest, co. Best trails in san juan national forest colorado alltrails. All of the maps used the same data but were presented with different backgrounds andor depicted each of the 8 national forests in colorado and southeastern wyoming san juan, rio grande, routt, grand mesauncompaghre, arapahoe.
East of the vallecito reservior dispersed camping and car beaver reservoir road ward, colorado. Georeferenced maps are not a substitute for proper preparation and knowledge to travel on public lands. Regional southwest map official tourism site of durango. The views are spectacular in this region of the state, so all the recreation is first rate. This area is located in archuleta county, colorado, between durango and pagosa springs, and is managed for archaeological protection, public interpretation, and education. Mapping perceived wilderness to support protected areas management in the san juan national forest, colorado article in forest ecology and management 2565.
Total land proposed for designation shown on map are. Stay the trail colorado provides a central webpage where the public, organizations and agencies can. It borders the uncompahgre national forest to the north and the. The forest services mixed use policy allows for its use for recreation, grazing, and resource extraction. Cortez durango rop iida alamosa colorado springs canyon city pueblo.
Terrain ranges from highdesert mesas to alpine peaks, with thousands of miles of back roads and hundreds of miles of trails to explore. The area is highly mineralized the colorado mineral belt and figured in the gold and silver mining industry of early colorado. This interactive map includes all the trail systems from our most recent paper maps. Cotrex app was released in the spring of 2019 by colorado parks and wildlife as an effort to simplify the search for users to access new and exciting recreation areas all over the state this is a free app that displays trails for hiking, biking, horseback, and most importantly ohv trails. The drive to the trailhead is quite spectacular, and offers outstanding panoramic views of mt. Usfs rio grande national forest blm lands fire restrictions.
San juan national forest 15 burnett ct durango co 81. Dan west has produced an esri story map for the 2019 forest health report, which tells the story of how data was collected to compile the report, and offers you an interactive way to find out about forest conditions in your area. Eagle, garfield, gunnison, mesa and pitkin counties. Kelly flats is notorious for heart attack hillan extremely steep and rocky climb. Grand mesa national forest in delta and mesa counties near grand junction 91 moose from utah dispersal. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. San juan mountains extraordinary geologic record pcholocene repository of au, ag, zn, cu, fe outliers of coal, oil, natural gas, u, he, co. San juan national forest proposed warehouse remodel r. It is moderately difficult, clocking in right at 8 miles with a total 3,000 feet of elevation gain, but the waterfalls, fantastic lakes, and wonderful views below and above the tree line are absolutely fantastic. Pinon hills ranch included underground power and phone, private electric gate entrance to the ranch, 12 acres of riverside recreation access san juan river, and a private easement into a large section of the san juan national forest that is difficult for the public to access. San juan national forest was declared by president theodore roosevelt in 1905 and is now also part. Major towns in the san juan mountains are telluride, ouray and silverton, plus dolores and durango to the south.
San juan national forest from mapcarta, the free map. Please check with a local blm field office for the most up to date information and conditions disclaimer. San juan skyway scenic byway map colorado vacation directory. Map, outdoor recreation, colorado, san isabel national forest. Mvums are the legal record of what motorized opportunities are available on lands managed by the us forest service. Sjma has a participating agreement with the san juan national forest and the bureau of land management tres rios field office to develop educational programs, publications and volunteer projects, as. General locations of lynx reintroduced to southwestern. San juan nf prescribed fire program maps inciweb the incident. South san juan wilderness, colorado maybe not as famous as the larger weminuche wilderness, the 158,790 acre south san juan wilderness of the rio grande and san juan national forests offers of 180 miles of trails, including 42 miles along the continental divide. The restrictions are specific to counties within their field offices. Motor vehicle use maps in colorado, we stay the trail. Where to go dispersed camping in colorado 303 magazine. Ice lakes full page topographic map, silverton, colorado. Sjma was created in 1988 to assist the san juan national forest in providing education and interpretation of public lands in southwest colorado.
Shows roads and trails information, interstate highways, state highways. Please open the fire restriction link or visit their website for specific information on the fire restrictions. National forests in colorado and southeastern wyoming. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. The travel management rule announced in 2005 requires each national forest and grassland to identify, designate, and map those roads, trails, and areas that are open to motor vehicle use. Jun 30, 2017 when finding a campsite there are a couple things to keep in mind. San juan national forest, a colorado national forest.
Click on satellite button on the map to see the satellite photo of this map. Street map of kenny flats rd san juan national forest in pagosa springs, colorado. Moose reintroduction fact sheet colorado parks and wildlife. Consult the mobile apps instructions for complete information on how to use. San juan national forest southwest colorado biking, boating. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. Free travel planner official tourism site of durango, colorado. Georeferenced map applications allow you to navigate using your mobile devices gps even without cellular reception. We were here camping for a week in july and had a heck of a time. Forest service rocky mountain region grand mesa, uncompahgre and gunnison national forests u. Usda forest service caring for the land and serving people.
These are volcanic mountains, unlike some other colorado. The map shows roads, trails, motorized use trails, seasonal restriction area boundaries, snowmobile restriction ares, streams, lakes, recreation sites, land ownership information, and major points of interest. San juan national forest kid friendly map view full map. San juan national forest, road 346, golconda, montezuma county, colorado, usa 37. San juan national forest topographic map, elevation, relief. Popular sites include mesa verde national park, the durangosilverton narrow gauge railroad and chimney rock archaeological area. The san juan national forest includes approximately 1. Pinion hills ranch, pagosa springs colorado, this parcel, in pinon hills ranch, pagosa spr.
Carson national forest is a national forest in northern new mexico, united states. Colorado has 58 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet known as fourteeners or 14ers locally the most of any state. Best kid friendly trails in san juan national forest alltrails. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the u. Weminuche wilderness, south san juan wilderness, and lizard head wilderness, two of which are alpine wilderness areas. The quickest way to appreciate the scenery is by driving the 230. Forest service, the bureau of land management and others, national geographics trails illustrated map of south san juan and del norte provides an unparalleled tool for exploring this rugged region of southwestern colorado. The trail is an extension of some older trails and contains lengthy sections that are. The primary purpose of the pagosa area trails council is to promote local trails within the pagosa area of the san juan national forest. Michael bell and associates durango warehouse improvement map c6509. Within the pagosa district are many trails that lead into areas of undisturbed wild and natural beauty, in varied terrain. Welcome to the san juan national forest, a region of forested mountains, 14,000foot peaks, scenic roads, geological wonders, historic and prehistoric communities, and a narrowgauge railroad. Use our interactive maps to find public lands sites, information, books and maps. The hike up to ice lake and island lake in colorado s san juan mountains is truly an amazing one.
Interactive travel map united states forest service. There are a variety of georeferenced pdf apps available for apple and android devices. Sneffels wilderness area of the uncompahgre national forest. National forest leadville, aspen grand mesa national forest o cedaredge crested butte national forest ena vista paonia gunnison national forest gunnison ouray san juan national forest nat 160 delta uncompahgre national forest montrose ridgway placerville telluride. Camping or hiking, youll have the adventure of a lifetime in the san juans. Major towns, all old mining camps, include creede, lake city, silverton, ouray, and telluride. San juan national forest, colorado allactivities guidebook book. The blue lakes are located in an extremely scenic glacial basin within the 16,566acre mt. Sort by name product code popularity set ascending direction. South san juan, del norte map national geographic maps. The visit durango travel planner is the official guide to durango attractions, lodging, and activities. These maps are kept up to date as the us forest service updates their maps. Campsites must be 100 feet from any stream and 150 feet from any roadway.
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