Routt National Forest offers plenty of year-round recreational opportunities. The list of outdoor activities you can practice here is long and includes hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, camping, hunting, plus a wide range of winter sports, such as cross-country skiing. Enjoy getting off the beaten path and observing animals in their natural surroundings without having to drive for hours. Be sure to check with the nearest ranger station if any of the trails are closed before you go. Make Routt National Forest part of your personalized Steamboat Springs itinerary using our Steamboat Springs trip planning site.
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We parked at Dumont Lake and hiked to rabbit ears pass from there. I didn't know there was parking to the east of the Campground, so this added some more mileage! Started at 830 am and we were back.... more
We parked at Dumont Lake and hiked to rabbit ears pass from there. I didn't know there was parking to the east of the Campground, so this added some more mileage! Started at 830 am and we were back.... more »
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We did a hike to try to summitt Hahn's Peak near Steamboat lake. The trailhead is not easy to reach in rental sedans off a FS road near trapping town of Columbine but can park down the hill and begin.... more
We did a hike to try to summitt Hahn's Peak near Steamboat lake. The trailhead is not easy to reach in rental sedans off a FS road near trapping town of Columbine but can park down the hill and begin.... more »
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