Trail: Swamp Park Trail
National Park: US Forest Service
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Meadow(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Boating, non-motorized: Canoeing
Boating, non-motorized: Kayaking
Boating, non-motorized: Rafting
Boating, non-motorized: Sailing
Dogs - On leash
Equestrian - riding
Equestrian - pack trips
Equestrian - other stock
Fishing
Pedestrian - Caving
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Roller/Inline Skating
Skateboarding
Swimming
Swimming - Diving/snorkeling
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Hunting (any)
Hunting - Archery
Hunting - Big game
Hunting - Bird
Hunting - Small game
Ice skating
Land sailing
Rock climbing
Sand sailing
Elevation: 9600 ft
Miles: 18.3 miles

Trail: Two Elk
National Park: White River National Forest
Features: Mountain peak(s)
Creek(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Equestrian - riding
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Camping

Difficulty: Intermediate
Desc: Climb from Black Core Creek to Pass. Panoramic views of Gore and Sawatch Ranges, and by Vail Ski bowls. Alpine forest, aspens/cottonwoods, brushy slopes. Highest elevation - 11,000 ft at pass.
W. Trailhead = W. on I70 to exit 171 for Minturn, Leadville, Highway 24. Turn right onto Highway 24. South for 2.5 miles -Cemetery Rd. TL-fork, Turn right then TL to end. For E. trailhead: E - I70 to exit 180 (East Vail). Turn right onto Frontage Rd, follow until gate (2 miles).

Trail: Two Ponds National Refuge Trail
National Park: USFWS
Features: Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Wetland(s)
Other (describe below)
Activities: Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Snow - Snow play, general
Elevation: 5600 ft
Miles: 1.5 miles
Desc: The Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge trail offers two distinct areas to enjoy. the trail forms two loops in the environmental Education Area where ponds and fruito-bearing trees left behind by homesteaders attract wildlife. In the Prairie Management area the trail makes a big loop with one trail through the middle, where hikers can imagine what it must have been like for settlers crossing the vast prairies.
Hikers can view a native shorto-grass prairie restoration effort in progress in the Prairie Management Area, and can enjoy maginficent views of the distant rock Mountains from many points. Work is currently underway to connect the environmental Education Area trail with the Prairie Management area trail via two footbridges over the Croke and High Line Canals, which provide irrigation water for agricultural use. The bridges are being funded through a State Trails Program grant and a federal Challenge Cost-Share grant, with assistance from the Two Ponds Preservation foundation. Installation is expected to be complete by summer 2005. The addition of the bridges will also connect the Two Ponds NWR trail with the High Line Canal Trail.
This trail has been a collaborative effort, receiving support from Great Outdoors Colorado, Two Ponds Preservation Foundation, City of Arvada, and construction labor provided by the Mile High Youth corps.
This trail serves an urban population and provides an opportunity to observe wild animals in their natural habitats, and provides a glimpls of what the refuge system has to offer. The trail is heavily used for environmental education programs for all kinds of organizations including many school groups. A partnership with the Colorado Wilodlife Federation provides assistance with educational programs.
The Prairie Management area trail is improved with a crusher fines surface, while the Environmental Education Area trail is primarily mowed grass with a small area of crusher fines surface. while a portion of this trail is accessible, most of the slopes on the trail system are too severe for accessibility.
Arvada, Colorado, northwest part of Denver Metropolitan Area

Trail: Vail Pass
National Park: White River National Forest
Miles: 21 miles

Trail: West Lost Trail Creek
National Park: Rio Grande National Forest
Features: Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Mountain peak(s)
Activities: Dogs - On leash
Camping - Backpacking
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Bicycling - Mountain
Equestrian - riding
Fishing
Motorized vehicles - ATV riding
Motorized vehicles - Motorcycling
Camping

Difficulty: Easy
Miles: 7.5 miles

Trail: Wheeler Ten Mile
National Park: USDA Forest Service (USFS)
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Dogs - On leash
Motorized vehicles - Snowmobiling
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing

Elevation: 10000 ft
Miles: 12.1 miles

Trail: White House Ranch Nature
National Park: Colorado Springs Park + Rec. Dept.
Miles: 22 miles