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Gems in White River National Forest - 6

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gem Favorite Hanging Lake

Hanging Lake

(59) Glenwoo…, CO
gem Favorite One hell of an evening at the Maroon Bells

Maroon Bells

(30) Snowmas…, CO
gem Favorite Snowmass Lake sunrise.

Snowmass Lake

(7) Snowmas…, CO
gem Favorite The valley as viewed from Conundrum Hot Springs.

Conundrum Hot Springs

(9) Crested…, CO
gem Favorite Snow Peak from Snow Pass, Gore Range.

Snow Pass

(1) Silvert…, CO
gem Favorite Beaver Lake is a nice spot to have a lunch, watch for wildlife, and listen to nature.

Beaver Lake

(3) Avon, CO

Recommended Routes in White River National Forest - 33

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Favorite One hell of an evening at the Maroon Bells
Difficult Difficult

Four Pass Loop

27.1 mi 43.6 km 7,265' Up 2214.42 m Up 7,266' Down 2214.53 m Down

Snowmas…, CO
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Favorite From the summit of Holy Cross, looking southwest I believe
Difficult Difficult

Mount of the Holy Cross

11.1 mi 17.9 km 5,289' Up 1612.02 m Up 5,289' Down 1611.95 m Down

Minturn, CO
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Favorite West side of Buckskin Pass. Photo: Michelle Smith
Difficult Difficult

Snowmass - Willow Lake Loop

22.3 mi 35.9 km 5,436' Up 1657.01 m Up 5,456' Down 1662.91 m Down

Snowmas…, CO
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Favorite View of the Elk Mountains from the summit of Mount Sopris.
Difficult Difficult

Mount Sopris

13.4 mi 21.5 km 4,228' Up 1288.82 m Up 4,228' Down 1288.66 m Down

El Jebel, CO
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Favorite Capitol Peak from just above Capitol Lake
Very Difficult Very Difficult

Capitol Peak

16.0 mi 25.8 km 5,337' Up 1626.58 m Up 5,339' Down 1627.3 m Down

Snowmas…, CO
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Favorite Taking in the view of Cathedral Peak on a peaceful fall day at Cathedral Lake.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Cathedral Lake Trail

5.5 mi 8.8 km 2,098' Up 639.41 m Up 2,098' Down 639.32 m Down

Aspen, CO
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Favorite Fall leaves in the Conundrum Valley.
Difficult Difficult

Conundrum Hot Springs

17.4 mi 28.0 km 2,536' Up 772.93 m Up 2,535' Down 772.82 m Down

Aspen, CO
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Favorite Views of Mount of the Holy Cross don't get much better than this.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Notch Mountain

10.9 mi 17.5 km 2,831' Up 862.98 m Up 2,831' Down 862.78 m Down

Minturn, CO
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Favorite Great view of Missouri Lakes in September
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Fancy Pass to Missouri Lakes Loop

8.8 mi 14.2 km 2,449' Up 746.43 m Up 2,449' Down 746.32 m Down

Minturn, CO
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White River National Forest Hiking

  • 1,298 Miles 2,089 Kilometers of Trail
  • 33 Recommended Routes
  • 6 Gems Gems
  • 46 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 195 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 127 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in White River National Forest - 335

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4.7 mi 7.6 km #1Missouri Lakes Trail #2003
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Minturn, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Minturn, CO 29 
8.2 mi 13.1 km #2Maroon Snowmass Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
6.7 mi 10.9 km #3Maroon Snowmass Trail #1975
Difficult Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
Difficult Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO 10 
1.8 mi 2.9 km #4Maroon-Snowmass Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Snowmass Village, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Snowmass Village, CO 14 
2.1 mi 3.3 km #5Capitol Peak
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
7.6 mi 12.3 km #6East Snowmass Trail
Difficult Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
Difficult Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
2.9 mi 4.7 km #7Mount Sopris Trail
Difficult Difficult
El Jebel, CO
Difficult Difficult
El Jebel, CO
11.2 mi 18.1 km #8Conundrum Creek Trail #1981
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Aspen, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Aspen, CO
8.5 mi 13.7 km #9Capitol Creek Trail (#1961)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Snowmass Village, CO
1.5 mi 2.4 km #10Sopris Lake Trail #2132
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Minturn, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Minturn, CO

Photos of White River National Forest - 921

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The Crystal Mill
Dec 6, 2014 near Crested…, CO
Moose
Feb 9, 2015 near Snowmas…, CO
Oh yeah.....high above magical Snowmass Lake on Trail Rider Pass. Photo: Michelle Smith
Aug 31, 2015 near Snowmas…, CO
Starting the Four Pass journey. Dawn light on North Maroon Peak. Photo: Michelle Smith
Aug 31, 2015 near Snowmas…, CO
One hell of an evening at the Maroon Bells
Sep 27, 2015 near Snowmas…, CO
Crossing the Knife Edge on Capitol Peak.
Oct 1, 2017 near Snowmas…, CO
Capitol Peak from just above Capitol Lake
Oct 1, 2017 near Snowmas…, CO
Breathtaking views in the Flat Tops
Nov 11, 2020 near Gypsum, CO
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