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Campers may enjoy numerous developed campsites as well as various back-country camping locations. Wildlife is abundant in the park. Anglers may catch brook, brown, cutthroat, rainbow and golden trout in the secluded serenity of the clear mountain lakes and streams. Hunters may bag elk, deer and grouse. Rocky Mountain National Park The park represents 415 square miles full of natural, pre-historic and native American history. The mountain peaks, ranging as high as 14,000 feet above sea level, are home to an abundant variety of wildlife including the Big Horn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Colorado Moose as well as several smaller species. Activities in the park include bicycling, camping, technical rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, scenic drives, snowmobiling and hiking. The park also provides wheel chair accessible trails. Arapaho National Forest On July 1, 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt established the Arapaho National Forest. Almost totally encompassing the Granby area, the forest provides many activities for the outdoorsman including hunting, fishing, off-roading, camping, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoing and cross-country skiing. Colorado River Headwaters Middle Park is the starting point of the mighty Colorado River. Fly fishermen from around the world come here to test their skills while river rafters enjoy spectacular white water challenges as the river winds its way through Gore Canyon and beyond. See what the Colorado is all about by traveling the 80 mile Colorado River Scenic Byway. Williams Fork River The Williams Fork River, originating from the western slope of the Continental Divide, is tributary to the Colorado River. The river provides prime fly fishing opportunities for Brown, Cut-bow and Rainbow Trout while the Williams Fork Reservoir offers anglers the chance to hook into Northern Pike and Kokonee Salmon. Fraser River |
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