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Colorado State Trails Program
Family hiking at Golden Gate

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. View links to trails in Colorado State Parks, or on other public lands on the Trail Map Links page.

Steppin' Out with Colorado State Parks - Your Guide to Metro Area Trails

Steppin' Out with Colorado State Parks - Your Guide to Western Slope Trails

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, the Federal Highways Administration Recreational Trails Program, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

JOIN A YOUTH CORP!
Are you between 14 and 25 years old and looking for a meaningful job in the outdoors? If so, consider joining a youth corps where you can help conserve Colorado's great outdoors, work with people your age, earn a full-time wage and a scholarship for college or trade school - and have fun, too!

For information about youth conservation corps throughout the state, go to: www.cyca.org

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.

Last Updated: 2/8/2010

Park at a glance

State Trails Committee Meeting

The public is invited and welcome to attend

Friday, February 19, 2010
10am - 2pm

Ponderosa Room
Jefferson County Open Space
700 Jefferson County Pkwy.
Suite 100
Golden, CO   80401
(303) 271-5925

Thanks to Jefferson County Open Space for hosting this meeting.


2010 Grant Training Workshops
Please click on the Grants Link on the left for a complete listing of trainings and registration information.


2009 Grant Applications
Click the Grants link for online synopses of 2009 Grant Applications