With a pack on your back, it is possible to wander for days, al though keep in mind that the dissected terrain is extremely rugged and semi-arid. Your cross-country navigational skills must be strong and you should always carry plenty of water. The craggy terrain, rising dramatically from the sagebrush-covered plain of Browns Park, is broken frequently by draws and stands of aspen. Pinyon and juniper cover many ridges, and a stately grove of gnarled ponderosa pine clinging to the southern reaches often growing right out of the rock itself. Both spring and fall offer rich contrasts of color literally bursting forth from the draws and canyons, with golden aspen in fall and a rainbow of colors from a wildflower explosion in spring.
Wildlife is abundant within the region.
Mule deer, black bear, elk and even the elusive mountain lion call Diamond Breaks home. Pronghorn prance in the lower reaches around Browns Park. The best hiking access is to be had from the Swinging Bridge Camping Area, just of Moffat County Road 83. First-time initiates should stick to the abandoned jeep trails until you get the lay of the land. A good bet is to follow the jeep trail that skirts the Green River's edge and leads to the western boundary of the Gates of Lodore.