Recreation and rugged natural beauty are the common denominators for South Central Colorado's parks and forests.
Arapahoe National Forest
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Near Buena Vista. Recognized as one of the nation's most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River - the most commercially rafted river in the world.
Garden of the Gods - Administered by Colorado Springs, the red rock pillars, arches and bluffs frame snow covered Pikes Peak in the distance. An easy hike, bike ride, or way to exhaust the memory on your digital camera.
Pike National Forest - Near Colorado Springs. Home of Pikes Peak, the most visited mountain in North America and the second most visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji. Be sure to drive to the top or ride the Pikes Peak Cog Railway .
Rio Grande National Forest
San Isabel National Forest - The true high country in Colorado, with 19 of the state's "14ers," including Mount Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado, just outside the region in neighboring Northwestern Colorado.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about South Central Colorado
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