§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The Wheeler National Recreation Trail can either be started outside of Blue River just north of McCullough Gulch or near Copper Mountain. The trail climbs into the alpine and crosses over the Tenmile Range and has spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
You can also enjoy the lower elevations as it passes through a mix of lodgepole and spruce/fir forests. Because this trail travels above timberline, you should begin your hike early in the morning because of the ever changing mountain weather. There is always a strong chance of afternoon thundershowers accompanied by lightning. * There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Mon
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph S
Tue
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph WSW
Wed
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 7 mph W
Thu
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 9 mph WNW
Fri
79°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph W
Sat
80°F
Sunny
1 to 9 mph WNW
Sun
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 10 mph W