Sylvan Lake State Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

White River National Forest is a U.S. National Forest that is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is the most visited national forest in the United States, with over 11 million visitors in 2016. The forest encompasses 2,285,970 acres of land, making it the largest National Forest in Colorado and the second-largest in the Rocky Mountain region. The Forest also contains several popular ski areas, including Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek Resort.

New York Mountain is a mountain in Eagle County, Colorado. Gold Dust Peak lies south of New York Mountain and New York Lake is located southeast. The New York Mountain Trail leads to the summit. The mountain is the site of mining ruins from the late nineteenth century.

A small beautiful lake located at the end of a remote valley in the Holy Cross Wilderness. Enjoy either a long, scenic trail hike, or, for those so inclined, look down on the lake from the heights of Fools Peak, a peak whose name alone demands exploration.

Mount Jackson is a high and prominent mountain summit in the northern Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The mountain was named in honor of photographer William Henry Jackson, who accompanied the Hayden Survey in the 1870s. It is a good trekking destination and also it has vast wildlife too.

The 122,797-acre wilderness with 164 miles of trails was established in 1980 in the San Isabel and White River national forests near Leadville. It is a rugged and beautiful backcountry with many satisfying routes and experiences. The Holy Cross Wilderness has a history of many hikers, often those who are unprepared, becoming endangered. Primarily, the hikers who require rescue are unfamiliar with the risks of entering wilderness areas

The Missouri Lakes trail is 4.4 miles long. It begins at Missouri Creek Road #704 and ends at Cross Creek Trail and Fancy Pass Trail #2006: The first mile of the trail passes diversion dams and water pipelines. Just past mile 1, the trail crosses the creek at the mouth of a miniature canyon, creating a breath taking view.The trail climbs a short, steep distance to the basin that holds the Missouri Lakes.