Trails Program - Colorado State Parks

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.

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.

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: 10/20/2009

2010 Grant Training Workshops

These workshops will be offered the weeks of
March 15th - 19th and
March 22nd - 25th

Workshops are each 2 1/2 hours and there isn't any fee. Class size is limited to 25. Locations, dates and times will be posted by mid-November. Signup will be by email.

Colorado State Trails Committee Meeting

The public is welcome and invited to attend

Monday, December 8, 2009

10am - 2pm

Location to be determined

****PLEASE NOTE****

2009- 2010 Recreational Trails Grant Application is now online. Click on the left bar "Grants". This version of the application SUPERSEDES ALL OTHERS AS OF 08/12/09.

The contract is new and will be available for information only online soon. The contract is not submitted with the application.

There is only one important change to the application under the YOUTH CRITERIA question for Small and Large Construction and Maintenance Grants.

The question NOW reads:

"Describe the use of youth programs in the planning of this project, during the construction phase, or after completion and include a letter of commitment from the youth program."