The Big Fish Fire of 2002
The Big Fish Fire was a lightning-caused fire which started July 19, 2002 and burned thousands of acres in the Flat Tops Wilderness. The fire affected the Big Fish, Paradise Creek, Florence Lake, Trappers Lake and Skinny Fish drainages. Although access to the fire area is not restricted, and all trails are open for use, [...]
Read More...The Flat Tops Wilderness
Location: White River & Routt National Forests, North West Colorado. Neighboring towns: Meeker, Yampa, Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, Buford, Toponas, Burns, New Castle, Craig, Hayden, Phippsburg, Oak Creek. Size: 235,406 acres Elevation: 7,600 to 12,994 feet Miles of trail: 300+ Year designated: 1975 Hunting areas: 24, 25, 12, 26, 33, 34 Description: Arthur Carhart’s 1919 [...]
Read More...East Marvine Trail
About this trail: The Marvine trailhead offers access to three trails. The East Marvine trail begins on the left side of the large horse corrals you’ll find in the parking lot. Right away, the trail will take you across East Marvine Creek. The route follows the creek upstream 1/2 mile to the Flat Tops Wilderness [...]
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