ELK MOUNTAINS HIKES

Elk Mountains

  • Anthracite Pass, Raggeds Wilderness, White River National Forest

    Distance: 7.5 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft

  • Ashcroft Ghost Town, White River National Forest

    Distance: 1/4 mile Elevation Gain: Minimal

  • Crater Lake, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, White River Nat. Forest

    Distance: 3.8 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 900 ft

  • Crystal River (Redstone Campground); White River National Forest

    Distance: 0.75 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: minimal

  • Huntsman Ridge, White River National Forest

    Distance: 2.3 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 765 ft

  • Upper Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, White River Nat. Forest

    Distance: 2 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 300 ft

  • Maroon Creek Road (Winter), White River National Forest

    Distance: 5 mi (One Way)

  • Rio Grande Trail, Aspen (Herron Park to Hunter Creek Trailhead)

    Distance: 1.2 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 200 ft

  • Smuggler Mountain Overlook, Smuggler Mountain Open Space

    Distance: 2.9 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 887 ft

West Elk Mountains

  • Beckwith Pass from Lost Lake, Gunnison National Forest

    Distance: 6 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 500 ft

  • Judd Falls, Gunnison National Forest

    Distance: 2.3 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 300 ft

  • Mill-Castle Trail to Storm Pass, West Elk Wilderness, Gunnison National Forest

    Distance: 15.5 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft

  • Needle Rock Natural Area, BLM Public Lands

    Distance: 1 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 450 ft

  • Scarp Ridge, Raggeds Wilderness, Gunnison National Forest

    Distance: 3.5 mi (RT); Elevation Gain: 1,350 ft