
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
park
Spanning western Colorado, this three-million-acre expanse links high plateaus, rugged canyons, and five fourteeners.
Description


Elevation ranges from 5,800 to 14,309 feet, with the land holding over 3,600 miles of perennial streams and 10 wildernesses. Exploration unfolds across four scenic byways and over 3,000 miles of trails and routes. These passages provide year-round access to the area's wildlife, history, and rugged terrain, with options ranging from beginner to extreme.
