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Near Gunnison. Encompasses three reservoirs on the Gunnison River.
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Near Mosca. Spectacular 2250 ft deep canyon of the Gunnison River.
Follows the Continental Divide of the Americas along the crest of the Rocky Mountains for 3100 mi from Canada to Mexico. Largely high alpine hiking in pristine wilderness areas. Trail never deviates more than 8 mi (13 km) from the Continental Divide.
Near Salida. This canyon of the upper Arkansas River is popular for kayaking and whitewater rafting.
Near Leadville. World War II mountain warfare training camp and facilities of the U.S. Army Tenth Mountain Division.
Near Grand Junction. Rim Rock Drive and trail system through red sandstone pillars, arches and other strange rock formations that rise hundreds of feet above the Grand Valley.
Winding through southwestern Colorado, this trade route first explored in 1776 leads from Santa Fe to Los Angeles.