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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

The Arapaho National Forest was established by Theodore Roosevelt on July 1, 1908. The Roosevelt National Forest, originally part of the Medicine Bow Forest Reserve, was first named the Colorado National Forest in 1910 and was renamed by President Herbert Hoover to honor President Theodore Roosevelt in 1932. The Pawnee National Grassland was transferred to the Forest Service from the Soil Conservation Service in 1954. It was designated a national grassland in 1960.
Address : Gilpin Mine, Colorado 80422, USA

Top Activities Near Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

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Attractions Near Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

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Raccoon Trail TrailheadThis 2.5 mile loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park has lots of shade, panoramic views of snowcapped peaks, wildflowers, and trickling brooks. The trail eases on a service road lined by notably tall aspen and a bright collection of wildflowers. The narrow valley through which you're passing opens upon reaching a sparingly marked access road-trail for Reverend's Ridge Campground.
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Mount ThomasMount Thomas is located near Black Hawk, covering some 300 acres including more than 200 acres of "fully groomed forested acres of Aspen and pine. The view of the Rocky Mountains is stunning.This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and trail running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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West Magnolia TrailheadThis beautiful and risky trailhead provides access to eight miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding west of the Peak-to-Peak Highway south of Nederland. Exploring Magnolia is the best way to discover the hidden gems that exist with in this section of the Roosevelt National Forest.
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Tremont MountainTremont Mountain is the northernmost named summit in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Its summit consists of a rocky outcropping with some simple scrambling that is required to reach the high point. It also offers great views of the entire Front Range, from Longs Peak to Pikes Peak.
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Thorodin MountainThorodin Mountain is located inside Golden Gate Canyon SP and within Roosevelt National Forest. This is only a class-2 hike and a short one at that.From the summit of Thorodin Mountain, descend to the northeast, skirting a 10,520 foot false summit of Thorodin Mountain to its east side. Continue heading northeast to the saddle between Starr Peak and Thorodin Mountain's northeastern false summit. From the saddle, ascend to the northeast to the summit of Starr Peak.
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Eldora MountainEldora Mountain is a locals’ favorite for snowboarding in northern Colorado. It’s large enough to enjoy different runs all day and has a surprisingly good mix of skiable terrain. The summit of the area is at 10,600 feet above sea level on Bryan Mountain, with a 1200-foot lift-served vertical drop. The slopes face primarily north and east. In addition to alpine skiing, the Eldora Nordic Center also includes 40 km of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails

Discover More Attractions in Gilpin County, Home of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

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Gilpin County
Gilpin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado, the smallest in land area behind only the City and County of Broomfield. Explore Gilpin County's rich history at the Gilpin History Museum, go back to 1895 at the virtually unchanged Thomas House, tour the Teller House and the Opera House, and peer down the shaft at the Coeur d'Alene Mine Shaft House.

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