Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest: Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger Station - Steamboat Springs, CO
N 40° 26.849 W 106° 49.000
13T E 345942 N 4479010
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland cover nearly 2.9 million acres from north central Colorado to central and northeastern Wyoming.
Waymark Code: WMETXE
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2012
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The Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District in Steamboat Springs administers the northwest portion of the Routt National Forest from west of the continental divide to the western edge of the Elkhead Mountains and from north of Highway 40 to the Wyoming border.
The Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District office is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The ranger district consists of approximately 500,000 acres of terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to forested mountains.
The camping season runs from mid June through Labor Day weekend, as does the summer recreation season for much of the district, depending on snow and other conditions. Summer recreation includes camping , hiking, bird watching, mountain bike riding, horseback riding, and ATV and dirt bike riding. Be prepared for all types of weather, no matter when you come to visit, particularly in the higher elevations.
There is excellent cross country skiing on the west side of Rabbit Ears Pass and snowmobiling on the east side of Rabbit Ears Pass and Buffalo Pass and snowshoeing in most areas of the district. Winter travelers should be prepared to spend a night in the backcountry, and should always carry additional clothes and other equipment in the event of an emergency.
During your visit, be sure to stop by our office to inquire about current conditions, find out what's going on, and get any maps or books that you may need to enjoy your visit to the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.
Surrounding the Steamboat Springs area, the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District offers a wide range of visitor opportunities. The ranger district office has information about camping, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motor vehicle recreation. Visitors can also buy maps for all types of outdoor recreational use.
Ranger Station Mailing Address:
925 Weiss Drive
Steamboat Springs, Co 80487-9315
Ranger Station Phone:
(970) 870-2299
Fax: (970) 870-2284
Permits: yes
Maps: yes
Public Restrooms: yes
Trail Conditions: yes
Website if it is available: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Off Road Directions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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