San Isabel National Forest Tours

Went out for another weekend of leaf peeping and came across this on our way up to St. Elmo and Tincup.
Went out for another weekend of leaf peeping and came across this on our way up to St. Elmo and Tincup.
The Alpine Tunnel is an 1800ft long railroad tunnel at an elevation of 11,523 Ft. It was the first railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide and the U.S. Forest Service says “ it remains the highest railroad tunnel and the longest narrow gauge tunnel in North America”. The rail bed up to the tunnel is now a hiking trail. The people that built this were ��“badass”
Scenic Log Cabin along a lake and wiith mountains in the background, caught my eye on the back way into Aspen, Colorado
Snow in the high country

Reviews of San Isabel National Forest

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Take a raft trip down Browns' Canyon with American Adventure Expeditions. Ask for Rye their BEST guide

5/5 - Excellent

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I hiked the Lake Kroenke Trail west of Buena Vista. Just beautiful!

5/5 - Excellent

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Take the road back to St. Elmo to access great cross country skiing and snowmobiling.

5/5 - Excellent

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Monarch Crest rides deserves its "Epic" status. Awesome, but don't underestimate it - the altitude makes the climbs harder than they look!

5/5 - Excellent

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TRY THE LOCAL RESTAURANT THE BOAT HOUSE WHICH HANGS OUT OVER THE RIVER.  MAKE SURE YOU GET SEATING ABOVE THE RIVER.  AFFORDABLE AND SCRUMPTOUS

Popular places to visit

Dry Docked in Autumn

Cottonwood Lake

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cottonwood Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Buena Vista. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Cottonwood Lake
Fountain at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs

Cottonwood Hot Springs

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cottonwood Hot Springs and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Buena Vista. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Cottonwood Hot Springs
Monarch Ski Area outside Salida in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Monarch Ski Area

4.5/5(147 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Salida with a visit to Monarch Ski Area. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Monarch Ski Area

St. Elmo

4.5/5(72 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Nathrop with a trip to St. Elmo. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

St. Elmo

Agnes Vaille Falls

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Agnes Vaille Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Nathrop. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Agnes Vaille Falls

Hancock Ghost Town

You can learn about the history of Nathrop with a visit to Hancock Ghost Town. Discover the hot springs and spas in this romantic area.

Hancock Ghost Town

Best Lodging Options Near San Isabel National Forest

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
15870 County Road 162 Nathrop CO
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Close to Hot Springs: Chalk Creek Meadows Home!

Close to Hot Springs: Chalk Creek Meadows Home!

3 out of 5
Nathrop CO
Close to Hot Springs: Chalk Creek Meadows Home!
Monarch Mountain Lodge

Monarch Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
22720 W US Hwy 50 Monarch CO
Monarch Mountain Lodge
Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Nathrop Gem Near Hot Springs

Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Nathrop Gem Near Hot Springs

3 out of 5
Nathrop CO
Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Nathrop Gem Near Hot Springs
Nathrop Getaway w/ Collegiate Peak Views!

Nathrop Getaway w/ Collegiate Peak Views!

3 out of 5
Nathrop CO
Nathrop Getaway w/ Collegiate Peak Views!
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