Pike & San Isabel National Forest
The Pike and San Isabel National Forest is one of a kind in that it is also part of the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.
Plan Around Pike & San Isabel National Forest
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Pike & San Isabel National Forest Details
The Pike and San Isabel National Forest is one of a kind in that it is also part of the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This single entity is filled with designated wilderness areas. The remote grasslands hold many remnants and Native American Cultural sites, and some of the wilderness areas require visitors to obtain self-issued permits. This national forest and grassland has land in both Colorado and Kansas. The trails here are colloquially known as peak to prairie, as they stretch from Kansas grasslands to some of the highest mountain peaks in Colorado.
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Nearby Parks Around Pike & San Isabel National Forest
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pike & San Isabel National Forest
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9.9 mi away
Wellington Lake
Perched over 8,000-feet above sea level in the Pike National Forest is this pristine lake just waiting to be explored.
12.8 mi away
Devil's Head National Recreation Trail
An easy, and family-friendly (including canine family members) spot perfect for picnics and light exercise.
16.5 mi away
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway
Step back in time as you retrace the steps of prospectors and gold miners on their way to some of the greatest gold camps in the country.
18.8 mi away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Volcanic eruptions in central Colorado buried redwood trees, plants and insects in ash and mud, preserving their fossilized remains for 34 million years.
20.6 mi away
Eleven Mile State Park
A Park County classic, this 5.5 mile, 405-acre reservoir is a site to behold.
