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Abundant wildflowers and mild weather make spring a popular time to visit Cathedral Hills. This 10-mile trail system is a haven for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners.
A favorite of locals and off the beaten path of the North Umpqua corridor, the site is surrounded by a forest of fir, maple and cedar trees, with a swimming hole at the base of a six foot waterfall.
In Wyoming, CCC Ponds/Pinedale Pathway are a perfect destination for those who enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing and cross-country skiing.
The 61,600-acre Cebolla Wilderness is made up of sandstone mesas, canyons, and grassy valleys. Juniper and piñon dominate, and ponderosa pine is found on north-facing slopes. Vertical escarpments provide excellent nesting habitat for golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tail hawks, and...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 36,000 acres of public lands in the Cedar Butte Wilderness Study Area. Lava flows here date back over 10,000 years. Several species of mammals live here including rodents, mule deer, antelope, coyotes, rabbits and over...
The Cedar Mountain Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) consists of 880 acres of public lands administered by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This horseshoe-shaped, juniper-rimmed mountain stands 1,000 feet above the Yampa Valley. Because of...
At over 7,600 feet above sea level, this picnic area scattered through the joint fractured Buckhorn Conglomerate is a child’s delight of narrow passages and tilted rocks perfect for scrambling on. The large pinyon pines growing there add to the...
The Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area now contains a total of 100,000 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2006 the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area became part...
In Wyoming, Cedar Mountain WSA provides opportunities for backpacking, primitive camping, hiking, horseback riding, and trapping and hunting for deer, upland birds, small game and predators.
The Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area was officially designated by Congress and the President in January 2006. It encompasses 100,000 acres of public land 50 miles due west of Salt Lake City, just south of Interstate 80. With the mountainous topography...
The Cedar Mountains WSA is located in southwestern New Mexico. The area is characterized by a southeast trending ridge with scattered peaks and rolling hills. Vegetation consists of mixed mountain shrubs, creosote bush, and tobosa. The area provides habitat for...
Overview The Cedar Roughs Wilderness now contains a total of 6,287 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 2006 the Cedar Roughs Wilderness became part of...
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview Situated along the Snake River, Celebration Park (managed by Canyon County) was established as Idaho's only archaeological park in 1989. A walk through the basalt deposited by...
Centennial Mountains - This 28,000-acre mountain range, which forms the boundary between southwest Montana and Idaho, is some of southwest Montana’s wildest country. It is considered an important corridor for wildlife movement, providing an east-west trending mountain range connecting the...
View of the Hualapai Mountains from the Cerbat Foothills
The Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is a 33-mile backcountry byway located in El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA) and National Monument in northwestern New Mexico. The byway, which is County Road 42, passes almost exclusively through public lands. County...
The Chain of Craters WSA is located in west-central New Mexico within the El Malpais National Conservation Area. This is a line of more than 25 cinder cones that was the result of magma finding a weak spot in the...
Chamberlain’s Ranch Trailhead (also called North Fork Trailhead) provides the primary access to the North Fork Virgin River Wilderness Study Area and is the starting point for top-down hikes into The Narrows in Zion National Park. The 16-mile hike to...
This area, on the southern boundary of the Trilobite Wilderness, is a popular place to explore for hemetite and magnetite, found in reddish-brown iron deposits near mining shafts, and for green epidote, found in the washes. An abandoned quarry yields...
The northern portion of this WSA is arid, while the southern portion consists of a higher plateau dominated by piсon and ponderosa pines. The diversity of vegetation and landforms provide scenic appeal. Large numbers of elk use the area, as...
The Chemehuevi Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 85,840 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Chemehuevi Mountains Wilderness became part of the...
You will be high on the crest of the Cerbat Mountains near Kingman, with spectacular panoramic views of the Black Mountains to the west and the Music Mountains to the east.
Chickahominy Recreation Site on a sunny summer afternoon
Chickahominy offers 28 campsites, a fish cleaning station, drinking water, vault restrooms and a boat ramp. The extensive valley where the reservoir lies is surrounded by foothills and distant buttes.
The Volcanic Tableland offers exceptional bouldering opportunities, because of its unique geologic features formed by the cataclysmic volcanic eruption of the Long Valley Caldera 750,000 y.a. which left a highly dissected landscape of Bishop Tuff. Through time, this once barren...
Chimney Creek Campground is located within Chimney Peak Recreation Area and is cherry stemmed out of Owens Peak Wilderness. The campground contains 36 sites and is nestled among beautiful pinyon pines, grey pines, and oaks along Chimney Creek at 5,700...
7/17/2024- Chimney Peak, Long Valley campgrounds and portion of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed due to wildland fire danger Overview Chimney Peak Recreation Area includes most of the Bakersfield Field Office's Southern Sierra Recreation sites and Wilderness areas, including...
Chimney Peak Wilderness encompasses rocky mountainous terrain dominated by pinyon pine with areas of sagebrush. There are scattered springs and streams, with their associated riparian habitat species, and seasonal wildflower displays. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through a portion of...
Along the Chimney Rock segment of Central Oregon's Crooked Wild and Scenic River, Chimney Rock campground offers a relaxing woodland setting amongst Western Juniper trees and beneath massive Columbia River rock formations. Fly-fishing and hiking on the nearby Chimney Rock...
Hike one of the gems of the High Desert. Walk in the shadows of lichen-covered basalt cliffs as you zigzag up and out of the river canyon to spectacular views of Central Oregon.
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 36,000 acres of public lands in the China Cup Butte Wilderness Study Area. This geologically important area features an almost perfectly circular cone 1,260 feet in diameter with a 100-foot deep crater located about nine...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Singletrack trail. 0.3 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy. This short section of trail was once a section of the historic water canal. The tunnels connecting the Canal Trail around the drainage are now too dangerous for use...
Recommended Users: Equestrians, Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Two-track trail. 1 mile in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest. Cholla Trail is an old road. In the future, a trailhead will be located at its northern terminus, but for now, please do not leave the...
Hidden deep within the highlands of northern Okanogan County, visitors will discover a jewel of a mountain lake. Aspen tree groves and sagebrush line the shores, providing a scenic backdrop to many lakeside activities. Mountain goats are often seen high...
Interested in exploring Oregon's Outback, a place often overlooked by highway motorists on their way to well-known attractions? For those with the time and desire to turn off the beaten track onto a country road, the 93-mile-long Christmas Valley Back...
The Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 112,326 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness became part...
Chute Canyon is one of the many slot canyons in the Muddy Creek Wilderness Area. This hike can be accessed by the Behind the Reef Road. The canyon has three sections on narrows that can be completed by experiences hikers...
Hundreds of petroglyphs, dating from pre-contact time and the Spanish colonial era, can be found along this mesa above the Santa Fe River. Most of the petroglyphs were placed there by Keresan-speaking puebloan people living in the area between the...
The Cinder Cone Wilderness is part of the Greater Potrillo Mountains Complex, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Las Cruces adjacent to the border with Mexico. This wilderness features an extremely high concentration of cinder cones giving evidence of its...
This picturesque region within the Mt. Hood NF encompasses forested lands, wetlands, and rock cliffs. The area is recognizable by the truss bridge which connects walkers to a primitive day-use area.
Clark Mountain Camp is located on the southern end of the Clark Mountain Range. It is also within the Clark Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The site contains several picnic tables, a dual pit cooking grill and a...
Beach at Clark's Bay Day Use Area. Paved path accessing Devil's Elbow Campground from Clark's Bay Day Use Area.
Overview Clark's Bay Day Use Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" and Clark's Bay of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, this area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The area is...
Going camping? Reserve your spot on Recreation.gov Clark’s Bay recreation area is for day-use only and is open daily from 9am-9pm during the regular season (May 1st through early October). This site is on Hauser Lake connected to Devil’s Elbow...
The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone flows through the Shoshone National Forest through the awesome Clarks Fork Canyon into BLM-administered public lands, located just inside the mouth of the canyon. The unparalleled landscape and recreational opportunities create an unforgettable experience...
Located at the confluence of Clay Creek and the Siuslaw River, this recreation site offers a wealth of activities including forest hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking and camping.
"The Clay Flay Kiosk is located on the Yellowjacket road approximately two miles south of Highway 89, just north of Kanab, UT. It serves as a staging area for ATVs, UTVs, and horse trailers. It accesses Harris Mountain and Moncur...
The Clipper Mountain Wilderness encompasses rugged yellow and dark brown, horizontally striped mesas; narrow canyons with hidden springs; and sparsely vegetated alluvial fans. The small cluster of volcanic mountains is oriented northeast to southwest. In the center, the most prominent...
Surrounded by forested mountains and cottonwood trees at 6000 feet elevation, Clover Spring Campground is a quiet, peaceful getaway with a natural spring-fed stream that gives this site its name. There are 10 individual first-come first-served sites for $12 per...