Rampart Reservoir Trail
When the snow is good this is one of the most beautiful crosscountry ski locations in the country. Ski two or three miles to the lake, and then you'll have the whole place to yourself. Stick to the southside trail unless you're an expert.

Mueller State Park
The high altitude and great network of easy trails make this one of the best ski locations in Colorado when the snow is good. The park is a web of short loops that can be combined into any length trip you like. You could spend a week here exploring.

Florissant Fossil Beds
The snow melts quickly in the open pastures of Florissant but after a good dump this area is beautiful and the trails are pretty easy.

Mount Baldy Road
This road is bad enough in the summer, but if you can make it in the winter you'll find plenty of good snow. At 11,000 feet, it snows early and stays late. Drive or ski up a mile to the open meadow called Frosty Park, and then start exploring.

Horsethief Park Trail
This trail starts from the tunnel south of Divide and is a little steep but not technical. The 10,000 foot elevation ensures good snow and the is valley pretty scenic.

Crags Trail
This beautiful valley is one of the area's most popular skiing spots, even though the trail is way too rough for most skiers. There's only about a mile of skiable trail and the access road is just as fun.