![]() | PikeNational Forest - Colorado |
The Pike National Forest is located in the Front Range of Colorado, west of Colorado Springs including Pikes Peak. The major rivers draining the forest are the South Platte and Fountain Creek. Rampart Reservoir, a large artificial body of water, is located within the forest.
The forest is named after American explorer Zebulon Pike.
Much of the bedrock within Pike National Forest is made up of the coarse, pink to orange Pikes Peak granite.
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Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVTM) of the South Platte Ranger District in Pike National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Motor Vehicle Travel Map (MVTM) of the South Platte Ranger District in Pike National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Map of the Summer Designated Bike Route System in White River National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).,