Winter Wonderland/Summer playground

The forest is a busy place providing both winter fun and summer adventure. Go mountain biking on the slopes you skied last winter or ski the trails you hiked last summer. Whatever the season, there's a lot happening in this year-round wonderland.

Season: Winter

Audience: All

Degree of Difficulty: Varies

Points of Interest:
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain Ski Resorts: Downhill skiing, snow boarding, ski schools and rentals.


Aspen Glen Picnic Area: Snowplay and picnicking

Season: Summer

Audience: All

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous depending on activity

Duration: Varies

Points of Interest: Ride a chairlift to explore from your bike or on foot; rent a bike; hike, horseback ride, or mountain bike on forest roads and trails

Castle Rock: A workout for experienced hikers and rock climbers. The 2-mile round trip gains 700 feet in elevation through forests of Ponderosa Pine, White Fir, Incense Cedar, and jumbo granite boulders.