Recreation
The varied climate, sparse population, and abundance of sun make Uncompahgre National Forest popular with jeepers, atv'ers, sight seers, and hikers. Probably the most common recreational activity within the Forest boundaries is scenic driving, thanks in part to the Million Dollar Highway.
There are several dirt roads within the Uncompahgre; some are old mining roads left over from the 1800s gold rush, others are occasionally used by the Forest Service. Paved roads are of course more popular, including the San Juan Skyway, Alpine Loop, Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway, and Owl Creek Pass, which is gravel.
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