0.5 mi from the trailheadMaroon Bells Amphitheatre
Campground · Colorado

16.8 mi one way · 3,835 ft gain · 12,571 ft high point · Very hard
In White River National Forest · Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors
This one-way trail in White River National Forest climbs 4,992 feet over 16.5 miles to reach Beaver Dam and Buckskin Pass.
3,835 ft of gain and 5,006 ft of descent.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground · Colorado
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