San juan national forest colorado

The San Juan National Forest spans more than 1.8 million acres of puclic lands near Durango in the southwestern corner of Colorado. The forest encompasses three wilderness areas: Weminuche Wilderness, South San Juan Wilderness, and Lizard Head Wilderness, two of which are alpine wilderness areas. San Juan National Forest was declared by president Theodore Roosevelt in 1905 and is now also part of the Chimney Rock National Monument. The park's terrain ranges from high-desert to alpine peaks…

Your full-size four-wheel-drive vehicle was made to get dirty on the Alpine Loop.

The Ice Lake Island Lake Loop in San Juan National Forest is one of the best day hikes we’ve ever done! In this article, we cover everything you need to know about the hike to Ice Lake and Island Lake in Colorado, including how to get to the Ice Lake trailhead, where to stay, whether you need a 4x4

These are the best campgrounds in the San Juan National Forest, from camping in a fire tower to remote sites next to the state's best fishing. If you're looking for awesome camping near Durango, Telluride, or Ouray — we've got you covered!

Exploring the breathtaking beauty of San Juan National Forest in Colorado is an adventure like no other! 🌲 Discover hidden gems and majestic views. Click the link to learn more! #NatureLovers #AdventureAwaits

For the outdoor enthusiast, the San Juan Mountains are one of the great playgrounds in the Lower 48, with 13 fourteeners and countless other beautiful peaks, the headwaters of the Rio Grande and numerous waterfalls, old frontier towns and a rich legacy left behind from mining booms of the 19th

In this video, we're taking a look at some of the sights from our late summer trip to the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado, as well as packing-up camp.

Download this free HD photo of spectacular, yoho, backcountry, and glacial lake by David Wirzba (@psalms)

Ice Lake Trail is an iconic high-alpine basin known as one of the top alpine lake hiking destinations in all of Colorado. Due to popularity of Ice Lake Trail, planning ahead is necessary to minimize your impact and ensure you have the best experience once you arrive.