The Top 20 Natural Monuments in San Juan National Forest
San Juan National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in San Juan National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in San Juan National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 22, 2025
Ice Lake
Highlight • Lake
Ice Lake is a stunning alpine lake that is perfect for a break. You are surrounded by the majestic peaks of Golden Horn, Pilot Knob and Ulysses S Grant Peak. …
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Highline Trail, San Juan National Forest
Highlight • Trail
The Highline Co. Trail follows a section of the long-distance Colorado Trail. The best time of the year to hike here is from July through August, since there is likely still a lot of snow until summer.
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Clear Creek Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
Powerful waterfall, the trail leads right past it. Currently, the area is severely affected by avalanche damage.
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Island Lake
Highlight • Lake
Island lake is a cerulean-blue alpine lake nestled just north of Ice Lake below Grant Peak. This is one of the best views you will get in the Ice Lakes Basin.
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Gudy's Rest
Highlight • Viewpoint
This scenic viewpoint is named for Gudy Gaskill, the so-called Mother of the Colorado Trail. So it is not surprising that is located right on the famous long-distance trail, that …
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