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The Jefferson Lake Picnic Area is next to Jefferson Lake and includes six picnic sites. Each site is equipped with a grill, a picnic table, and parking for up to two vehicles. It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Picnic Area during the winter months because the roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter. Directions Read more...

Duck Creek Picnic Area is located off of Guanella Pass Road. It has five (5) picnic sites and is located in a shaded area. Please plan on bringing drinking water. The Guanella Pass Road (Park County 62) is a Scenic and Historic Byway, and is one of the most popular scenic drives on the Pike National Forest. This Byway provides Read more...

Roberts Cabin is one of the most recognized historic cabins in Pike & San Isabel National Forests. The primitive cabin dates back to the mining and railroad era of the 1880s, and is eligible for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Through the ages, the structure has been used as a residence, a blacksmith’s shop, and stables. In Read more...

Davis Overlook provides stunning views of South Park and the nearby town of Como through the aspens that cover this hillside. If traversing Boreas Pass Road from Como, this is a great stopping point to take in the views and reward yourself for completing the narrowest part of the road. A parking area for the overlook is located on the Read more...

Boreas Pass, at an elevation of 11,499 feet, follows the old grade of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad that crossed the Continental Divide on its way from Como to Breckenridge. At the summit, visitors can see the Section House and remnants of the snow sheds that once protected the railroad from the drifting snow that blows through the Read more...

Treehouse Adventure Park is a self-guided challenge, ropes and zip line course located just 35 miles from Denver in Bailey, Colorado. There are eight different courses with four different skill abilities. Participants enjoy zip lining, climbing, jumping, balancing and scooting between ponderosa pines while traveling as high as 40-ft above the forest floor. Great for the whole family, guests ages Read more...

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”basic_imagebrowser” template=”default”] Alma, the highest incorporated town in North America, is located at the base of the Mosquito Range and offers a quiet town park for you to enjoy. Amenities include restrooms, playground, fishing access, beach, bandstand, skate park, basketball court, and picnic tables. Have a picnic by the Middle Fork of the South Platte River with Read more...