Located within the pagosa ranger district of san juan national forest, the 7 mile navajo peak trail travels from the end of price lakes road fdr 731 to an unsigned trailhead on buckles lake road fdr 663 to reach navajo peak trail travel south along us 84 to chromo, turn left just past the chromo store and continue 6. Old san juan map pdf file from park brochure september 2000 screenviewable file 29k. The mvum is a legal enforceable document that shows the roads, trails. San juan national forest recreation guide national forest. Its best to contact the individual agency for specifics. See blm utah san juan river open during the high use season march 1 june 15 september 1 october 31 7 days a week. Information on travel management direction on other.
Mountain and the beaver meadowsfirst notch areas of the san juan national forest 10 to 18 miles east of bayfield. Motor vehicle travel map, san isabel national forest, leadville ranger district, colorado 2016. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right on forest service road 730. 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. National forest covering over 1,878,846 acres 2,935. The san juan national forest, alone or when combined with the rio grand national forest to the northeast and the uncompahgre to the northwest, cover a lot of the san juan mountain range. There are fortyseven developed campgrounds of which thirtyone meet the selection criteria. Restore your sense of fun while exploring over three million acres of wilderness and national forest. Use your devices builtin gps to track your location on any map. 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. Atvohv bureau of land management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other.
Avenza maps discover hiking, recreation, topographic. United states department of agriculture forest service san. Hotels near san juan national forest, durango on tripadvisor. We believe the study group process has been successful in. Complete offroad driving information for san juan mountains, colorado with maps, photos, trail descriptions, guides and outfitters, and more. Or actually, that might be the 9,000 foot elevation. Look for the national geographic map for the san juan mtn. The trail was difficult to keep track of so i relied on recent tracks. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map.
The san juan national forest is located in the southwest. San juan skyway map visit durango, co official tourism. From medora, the drive to the petrified forest is 30 minutes on gravel roads. San juan national forest, a colorado national forest. Locations within the san juan national forest are from 144 individual lynx 0 1020 3040 5 kilometers map created by. The hunter who killed the animal must be in the retrieval party. Best hotels near san juan national forest, durango, colorado. Geological survey for decades, with nice additional features from our muchloved, but discontinued topo. Forest service maps discover your northwest online store. Best scenic driving trails in san juan national forest.
National forest system roads and trails are displayed and identified, although this map is not the official map designating roads and trails for motorized use. San juan national forest visitor map east half us forest service. On these forests, use or possession of a motor vehicle inconsistent with these designations is prohibited under 36 cfr 261. Two ohvs may be used, but they must travel together and can only make one trip in. In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves from the sandy shore. The selfissuing, printondemand national forest recreation epass is available for dayusers. Within the pagosa district are many trails that lead into areas of undisturbed wild and natural beauty, in varied terrain. The san juan national forest has issued a motor vehicle use map mvum identifying roads and trails open to motorized travel on the columbine ranger district. Bears ears national monument bureau of land management. Map, outdoor recreation, colorado, san isabel national.
After the pdf mvum is downloaded on the mobile device, cellular coverage is not needed to use it. Avenza maps is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your ios and android smartphone or tablet. Forest information the san juan national forest is located in southwestern colorado and is comprised of 1,877,675 acres. Printed receipts will not be honored by the managing park and forest agencies. Mvums are the legal record of what motorized opportunities are available on lands managed by the us forest service. The maps coverage includes san juan and rio grande national forests, south san juan wilderness, san juan and chalk mountains, rio grande river and the continental divide.
For that purpose, please obtain a motor vehicle use map mvum. The san juan skyway is an allamerican road and a component in the colorado scenic and historic byway system. The following motor vehicle use maps have been prepared and issued under 36 cfr 212. Request free travel brochures for san juan mountains. The visit durango travel planner is the official guide to durango attractions, lodging, and activities. Regional southwest map official tourism site of durango. Still good for snow shoeing most of it with a backpack to strap them to. San juan islands scenic byway washington states newest scenic byway orcas island san juan island friday harbor san juan islands visitors bureau p.
The san juan national forest, near durango, colorado offers an opportunity to get out into the great outdoors and find solitude in the beauty of nature. San juan national forest southwest colorado biking, boating. Plot and record information about locations, import and export placemarks, measure distance and area, and even plot photos. Fed by high mountain runoff, the lake is clear and pristine. Take your time exploring this park and let the unspoiled forest provide you with peace and quiet and leave you feeling rejuvenated. An expression of appreciation the use of community study groups early in the process of forest planning is a new approach to public participation national forest resource management.
As an example, here are the guidelines from colorados san juan national forest. This map can guide you off the beaten path and back again with mapped trails, colorcoded according to their designated usage, including the continental divide trail. I endedup ultimately buying another map to take with me and use on my trip. Georeferenced versions of the current mvum are also available at no cost on the avenza map store as travel aids. 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. Shows roads open to all vehicles and interstate and other highways. Jerry mcbridedurango herald toggle font size the san juan national forest plans to close the forest to most entry this week to protect natural resources. Find information about driving directions to driving directions to san juan national forest, a colorado national forest. San juan national forest fishing map view full map. Rocky mountain national park at the edge of rocky mountain national park, grand lake is the deepest natural lake in colorado, dipping to 265 feet. Americas great outdoors san isabel national forest, leadville ranger district, colorado motor vehicle travel map, 2016 catalog record only title from panel.
General locations of lynx reintroduced to southwestern. The bookmap is definately informative but also dreadfully dry. These maps are kept up to date as the us forest service updates their maps. It is difficult to follow as it is in book format which doesnt lend itself well to large maps. Silver falls can be seen near the old historic silver falls forest service guard station.
Trails illustrated maps more than 20 years of trailtough maps that guide you toand throughyour favorite destinations with more than 250 titles available for americas favorite outdoor destinations, trails illustrated maps are the. Driving directions to san juan national forest, a colorado. To view this scenic waterfall, travel east on colorado hwy. All dispersed campers should follow the ideals of leave no trace and practice the concept of pack it in pack it out. Best fishing trails in san juan national forest alltrails. These are the same topographic maps that were published by the u. Best scenic driving trails in san juan national forest alltrails. All other recreation passes are sold as hardcopy only, please allow enough time to receive them in the mail before you need them. Interactive travel map united states forest service. National forest 276 191 491 191 191 261 95 95 95 262 191 211 211 262 262 163 d s h e o a d w o o d e n s h o e. National geographic is allowing everyone to easily download any usgs 7. They show forest service roads and where dispersed camping is permitted. History and nature blend together in the san juan national forest to give visitors a special forest experience. Book your tickets online for san juan national forest, durango.
Free travel planner visit durango, co official tourism. Forest service plans to close san juan national forest to. Take in the beauty of the san juan national forest as you hike portions of the colorado trail from kroeger campground. San juan national forest land management plan revision. Burning operations in the area may continue through october, weather permitting. South san juan, del norte national geographic trails. Best forest trails in san juan national forest alltrails.