Uncompahgre - Plateau National Forest

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Uncompahgre - Plateau

National Forest - Colorado

Uncompahgre National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering (in descending order of land area) parts of Montrose, Mesa, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Hinsdale, San Juan, and Delta Counties in western Colorado. Only its headquarters is in Delta County, in the city of Delta. It borders the San Juan National Forest to the south. Within the national forest boundaries can be found the arid Uncompahgre Plateau and the northern portion of the San Juan Mountains. The forest contains three alpine wilderness areas, Uncompahgre (formerly the Big Blue Wilderness), Mount Sneffels and Lizard Head.

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Uncompahgre MVUM - Plateau 2016

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of the Plateau Division of Uncompahgre National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Uncompahgre - Plateau North 2016

Recreation Map of the Plateau North area in Uncompahgre National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Uncompahgre - Plateau South 2016

Recreation Map of the Plateau South area in Uncompahgre National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Uncompahgre - Thunder Trails

BLM Colorado Surface Management - Delta - 2011

1:100.000 Scale Topographic BLM Colorado Surface Management Status Map of Delta. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Dolores River Canyon - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Dolores River Canyon Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) in the BLM Tres Rios Field Office area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

McKenna Peak - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) in the BLM Tres Rios Field Office area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Turkey Flats - Mountain Bike Trails

Map of the Turkey Flats Mountain Bike Trails near in Grand Mesa National Forest (NF). Published by the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA).

BLM Colorado Surface Management - Paonia - 2012

1:100.000 Scale Topographic BLM Colorado Surface Management Status Map of Paonia. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Burn Canyon - Trail System

Trails Map of the Burn Canyon Trail System in the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

San Juan MVUM - Dolores - Hunting 2023

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for Hunting Season Game Retrieval of the Dolores Ranger District in San Juan National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

San Juan - Overview Map

Overview Map of San Juan National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Hovenweep - Area Map

Area Map of Hovenweep National Monument (NM) in Colorado and Utah. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).

Grand Junction Travel Management - Map 12 - Hunting Ground

Travel Management Map 12: Hunting Ground of the BLM Grand Junction Field Office (FO) area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Grand Junction Travel Management - Map 13 - Unaweep

Travel Management Map 13: Unaweep of the BLM Grand Junction Field Office (FO) area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Grand Junction Travel Management - Map 14 - Gateway

Travel Management Map 14: Gateway of the BLM Grand Junction Field Office (FO) area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Grand Junction Travel Management - Map 15 - Sinbad

Travel Management Map 15: Sinbad of the BLM Grand Junction Field Office (FO) area in Colorado. Published by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

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Uncompahgre - Thunder Trails

Uncompahgre NF - Plateau https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gmug/home https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncompahgre_National_Forest Uncompahgre National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering (in descending order of land area) parts of Montrose, Mesa, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Hinsdale, San Juan, and Delta Counties in western Colorado. Only its headquarters is in Delta County, in the city of Delta. It borders the San Juan National Forest to the south. Within the national forest boundaries can be found the arid Uncompahgre Plateau and the northern portion of the San Juan Mountains. The forest contains three alpine wilderness areas, Uncompahgre (formerly the Big Blue Wilderness), Mount Sneffels and Lizard Head.

Thunder Trails Trail Description Camping Enjoy riding the 19 miles of single track in the Thunder Trails system. Four trail loops offer a variety of challenging riding for all experience levels. Camping is available in designated campsites along Thunder Road (Forest Road 609) at the north end of the trail system. All trails are open to motorcycle, mountain bike, horse, and foot travel. Look for the following camping symbol posted at each designated site. Directions The trail system is located about 4 miles south of Norwood, Colorado via paved and dirt roads. Passenger cars can access any of the trails under most road conditions. From Norwood’s main street (Grand Avenue): Norwood Ranger District  Travel to the far west end of Grand Avenue  Turn left on Aspen Street (CR 42ZS) and travel south 1 mile. (See large brown “National Forest Access” sign).  Turn right onto Y43 Road, travel 1/2 mile.  Turn left on CR 41.5Y Road,, travel south 1.7 miles  Turn right onto FSR 609, travel 1.2 miles to the Thunder Trails Trailhead parking area Ph. 970-327-4261 Visit us at: www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug Campfires are only allowed within the metal fire ring provided at each campsite.