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Learn more about alerts →Fall foliage hunters and hikers bound for the Never Summer Wilderness will find this a sharp alternative to RMNP's crowded east-side trailheads. Six trailheads within reach, $14/night, and blazing aspen color from roughly mid-September onward. OHV riders get Forest Road 740 for e
Walden is 35 miles out, so arrive stocked: fuel, food, dump-station needs, all of it. No hookups, no showers on site. Late October can bring early snow and big-game hunting season runs concurrently, so hikers need bright colors and should check dates before booking.
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<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>
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Best season: fall. Fall delivers the signature payoff here: a canopy of blazing aspens and crisp, clear mountain days ideal for photography and quiet hikes. Expect daytime highs in the mid-40s to mid-60s F (7–18°C) and chilly nights often dropping into the 20s–30s F (-6–1°C); early snow is possible by late October. Wildlife viewing—especially moose in the meadows—is excellent and crowds are much lighter than nearby national parks, though hunters may be present during portions of the fall big-game seasons so wear a Peak months: September, October, August, July Avoid: December, January, February
Described as best season: 'canopy of blazing aspens' and crisp mountain days ideal for photography.
Provides a potable water station and two bathrooms on site. The nearest town, Walden (about 35 miles away), offers a public dump station and potable water fill free of charge.
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