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Colorado State Trails Program
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Since its establishment in 1971, the Colorado State Recreational Trails Program has actively encouraged the development of a variety of trails. Get ready for adventure and fun with links to trail information that covers the entire state.


Find a Trail
Whether it’s hiking, biking, wildlife watching, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing - you name it - the Colorado State Recreational Trails Program is here to bring you the support and information you want for the adventure of a lifetime. Link to trails in Colorado State Parks, or on other public lands on the Trail Map Links page.

Colorado State Trails Grants Program
The Colorado State Recreational Trails Grants Program funds small and large, maintenance or construction recreational trail grants, planning grants and trail support grants. The grant program is a partnership among Colorado State Parks, Great Outdoors Colorado, the Colorado Lottery, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

The 2008 - 2009 Recreational Trails Grant Application are available online. Please choose the "Grants" link on the left sidebar.

Search and Rescue Card
"Ready for the backcountry? You’re way out there. You’re hurt. You’re glad search and rescue is on the way. Prepare for the unexpected. Buy the Colorado Search and Rescue Card (COSAR) and help Colorado’s search and rescue volunteers save lives. Maybe even yours." Visit the COSAR Web site for more information about this program, its benefits, and how to purchase a card.

State Trails Committee

Colorado’s extensive trail system didn’t just happen. It takes dedication from individuals, volunteers, agencies, organizations and groups, such as the Colorado State Trails Committee. These nine volunteers help plan Colorado’s trails and recommend funding for grants.

Currently we are filling a vacancy in District 7.  Please go to the State Trails Committee page for more information.

Last Updated: 12/22/2008

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