The Silt Mesa Extensive Recreation Management Area near Silt, Colorado is
nestled below the Grand Hogback providing opportunities for OHV riding, hiking
and horseback riding. Due to the close proximity to neighborhoods the area is
closed to target shooting. For more information, please contact the Colorado
River Valley Field Office.

The Silt Mesa Extensive Recreation Management Area near Silt, Colorado is nestled below the Grand Hogback providing opportunities for OHV riding, hiking and horseback riding.  Due to the close proximity to neighborhoods the area is closed to target shooting.  For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

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Silt Mesa

New Castle Extensive Recreation Management area is abundant in recreational
opportunities. Mountain biking has become prevalent, though all trails are
open to horseback and hikers as well. The Colorow trail is in the heart of the
area, providing trail users beautiful views of the Grand Hogback and town of
New Castle. Several miles of new trails were added to the system in 2017. This
area is also home to wildlife including mule deer, elk, foxes, and mountain
lions. Trails are closed to bike use from December 1st to April 15th to
protect these wintering animals. Located near the New Castle RMA is the Strom
King Memorial Site. Storm King Memorial Trail is dedicated to the 14 brave
firefighters who gave their lives fighting the South Canyon fire in 1994. For
more information on this site click here, or please contact the Colorado River
Valley Field Office.

New Castle Extensive Recreation Management area is abundant in recreational opportunities. Mountain biking has become prevalent, though all trails are open to horseback and hikers as well. The Colorow trail is in the heart of the area, providing trail users beautiful views of the Grand Hogback and town of New Castle. Several miles of new trails were added to the system in 2017.  This area is also home to wildlife including mule deer, elk, foxes, and mountain lions. Trails are closed to bike use from December 1st to April 15th to protect these wintering animals. Located near the New Castle RMA is the Strom King Memorial Site. Storm King Memorial Trail is dedicated to the 14 brave firefighters who gave their lives fighting the South Canyon fire in 1994. For more information on this site <a href="https://www.southcanyonfire.com/trail" rel="nofollow">click here</a>, or please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.

New Castle

Recreation at Rifle Gap Dam and Reservoir, Silt Project, is managed by the
Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the
Bureau of Reclamation. The clear water at Rifle Gap Reservoir is excellent for
scuba diving. Other water activities include boating, fishing, swimming,
waterskiing, and windsurfing. Fishing enthusiasts can select from rainbow and
German brown trout, walleye, perch, and smallmouth and largemouth bass. During
your wildlife watching, you may see deer, elk, beaver, chipmunks, rabbits, or
bobcats. Golf enthusiasts can tee off on the 18-hole golf course that lies
adjacent to the area. Winter offers ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and
snowmobiling. There are 47 campsites that will accommodate tents, small
trailers, and pickup campers. There are some pull-through sites for larger
units and day-use picnic areas. Call 1-800-678-2267 for camping reservations.

Recreation at <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Rifle+Gap+Dam" rel="nofollow">Rifle Gap Dam</a> and Reservoir, Silt Project,   is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.  The clear water at Rifle Gap Reservoir is excellent for scuba diving.  Other water activities include boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing.  Fishing enthusiasts can select from rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, perch, and smallmouth and largemouth bass.  During your wildlife watching, you may see deer, elk, beaver, chipmunks, rabbits, or bobcats.  Golf enthusiasts can tee off on the 18-hole golf course that lies adjacent to the area.  Winter offers ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.  There are 47 campsites that will accommodate tents, small trailers, and pickup campers.  There are some pull-through sites for larger units and day-use picnic areas. Call 1-800-678-2267 for camping reservations.

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