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Colorado Mines Peak
Clear Creek County, CO, Grand County, CO
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The access road
Route: Access road, ski trails
Heading back to Denver from Mt. Sherman, I decided to jog up Colorado Mines Peak and check out the abandoned Berthoud Pass ski area. The ascent to the summit was via a gravel road with generous switchbacks. Descending, I hopped off the road at the former chairlift top terminal, then followed herd paths down the former lift line.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Colorado Mines Peak |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, August 4, 2019 |
| Parking Elevation: |
11,320' |
| Destination: |
Colorado Mines Peak |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:38 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
11,320' |
| Summit Elevation: |
12,493' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,273' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:10 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,273' |
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The Continental Trail trailhead
The access road
Looking north from Colorado Mines Peak
Directions to trailhead: Berthoud Pass is located west of I-70 on US 40. The access road starts at the parking lot on the east side of the road.
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