In Colorado, the day-use only Emerald Mountain Recreation Area located near Steamboat Springs provides opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking in the summer as well as moderately challenging Nordic and back-country skiing in the winter. The Howelson Hill Ski Area, which gave Steamboat Springs the
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 970-826-5000 · BLM_CO_LSFO_Web@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Emerald Mountain — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Ridge Trail, Beall Trail, East Beaver Ridge Road, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Emerald Mountain. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Is there winter recreation?
Yes — snow and winter activities are available seasonally. Check conditions and closures before you head out.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management King Mountain
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Matthew Trump / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.