San Isabel National Forest

Contact: Mailroom_R2_Pike_San_Isabel@fs.fed.us
Phone: 719-545-8737

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Located in central Colorado, lies Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Hike the Colorado trail through Waterton Canyon, enjoy the gold-medal waters of the South Platte River, or "bag a peak" in the Collegiate Mountain Range, famous for its 14,000 foot peaks. Hundreds of nmiles of off-highway vehicle trails will challenge any rider. Sightseers can explore the forest on self-guided car tours. Photography and wildlife-watching are popular activities. Big game species include elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and bears. Among the forest's most majestic mountains are 14,433 foot Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest, and Pikes Peak, Colorado's most famous. Turquoise Lake Recreation Area and Twin Lakes Reservoir are open for waterskiing, boating, fishing, and camping.

Directions

Directions to this front-range forest and prarie grasslands can best be obtained by contacting the address above.

Reservations: http://www.reserveusa.com

More info at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/

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