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5 Porch Notes tagged “USFS,” from counties across Colorado.

Outdoors and wildfire - Gilpin County

Much of Gilpin County is national forest — and that comes with rules

A large share of Gilpin County is public land, much of it Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest, where dispersed camping and motor use follow ranger-district rules, not a free-for-all.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Weld County

On the Pawnee National Grassland, public and private land sit side by side

The Pawnee National Grassland in northern Weld County is a mix of public and private land, so knowing which is which matters before you wander.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Gilpin County

James Peak Wilderness: a wild corner of Gilpin County with strict rules

The James Peak Wilderness reaches into western Gilpin County, and as designated wilderness it bans campfires, bikes, and motors, with leashed pets and small group sizes.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Gilpin County

East Portal and the Moffat Tunnel: Gilpin County's gateway to the high trails

The East Portal Trailhead at the Moffat Tunnel, reached by a gravel county road from Rollinsville, is the main way into the James Peak Wilderness from Gilpin County.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Teller County

Pike National Forest camping in Teller County has rules by district

Much of Teller County borders Pike National Forest, where dispersed camping and campfires follow Forest Service rules that vary by ranger district and season.

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