Recreating in Summit County
Plan Your Outdoor Adventure
Find a trail that fits your plans using Colorado’s official COTREX map. Check permitted activities, trail conditions, and closures before heading out. Follow posted signs and share the trail respectfully.
SCOC Winter Preparedness
Getting to our Trails
Consider leaving the car behind when planning your outdoor adventure. Explore Summit Stage routes and Transit to Trails resources to find transportation options near your destination.
Check current schedules, stop locations, and the distance from your stop to the trailhead before heading out.
Leave No Trace
Help care for Summit County’s public lands every time you head outside. Plan ahead, stay on durable surfaces, pack out trash and food scraps, and leave natural and historic features as you find them.
Respect wildlife, follow current fire restrictions, and be considerate of other visitors. Small choices help protect the places we all enjoy.
Recreating with Wildlife
Enjoy Summit County’s outdoors while giving wildlife the space and habitat they need. A few simple choices can help protect animals and keep people and pets safe:
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Never approach, follow, or feed animals.
- Stay on designated trails and respect seasonal closures that protect wildlife habitat.
- Keep dogs leashed around wildlife and follow posted pet and leash requirements.
- Secure food, trash, pet food, and other scented items. Follow food-storage requirements wherever you recreate.
- Pack out food scraps and litter, and pick up after your pet.
Explore Wilderness — A Unique Forest Designation
The Eagles Nest and Ptarmigan Peak wilderness areas offer opportunities to experience Summit County’s mountains, forests, and quieter backcountry.
Wilderness areas have special rules to protect their natural character. Before visiting, check your destination’s requirements for permitted activities, group sizes, pets, camping, and food storage.
Help Care for These Places
Turn your love for Summit County’s outdoors into action. Explore volunteer opportunities with local organizations caring for our trails, forests, waterways, and wildlife. Find a project that matches your interests and lend a hand.
“Recreate with care and our land will be there for generations.”
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