Hutski.com Trailhead Index
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Trailhead is defined as where you normally begin nonmotorized travel (and where you usually park). Trailheads are marked on all our HutSki.com maps. Most trailheads are well signed, but signs change. Another concern with trailheads is unpredictable snow closures on access roads. Closure varies because of plowing policy and weather. For closure information try calling 10th Mountain Huts, the county's road maintenance division, or the U.S. Forest Service.
Finding trailheads can be frustrating and time consuming, so follow directions carefully and allow extra time for false turns. To make things go smoother consider driving to your trailhead the day before your trip, then staying in a nearby town and getting an early start the next morning.
Four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive is useful, though not usually essential for standard Colorado hut trailheads, exception being some of the more remote trailheads such as those up the Fryingpan Drainage or long high-altitude roads in the Crested Butte and Gunnison area. Without a 4x4, you should at least have a front-wheel-drive vehicle with snow tires and a set of tire chains in the trunk. Keep backcountry repair items in your vehicle, such as jumper cables, tow strap, and tool kit. Also have a vehical survival kit.
Security is an issue at all trailheads. Leave your car interior scoured of anything that looks valuable, and never hide anything of true value (take your wallet with you). For lengthy trips, consider shuttling to the trailhead to avoid parking there and risking a break-in. |
Ashcroft - Castle Creek
Tagert Hut, Green Wilson Hut, Markley Hut, Lindley Hut, Friends Hut, Opa's Hut.
Boreas Pass (North)
Section House, Ken's Cabin
Boreas Pass (South)
Section House, Ken's Cabin
Brush Creek
Friends Hut, Opa's Hut
Buckeye Gulch
Sangree M. Froelicher Hut
Burnt Mountain Road
Harry Gates Hut
Burro Trail
Fraincie's Cabin
Camp Hale
Fowler Hilliard, Jackal Hut
Cement Creek
Friends Hut
Crane Park
10th Mountain Division Hut
Granite Lakes
Betty Bear Hut
Hagerman Pass Road
Skinner Hut & summer drive
Hunter Creek (all)
McNamara, Benedict
Lenado
Margy's, McNamara Hut
Montgomery Flats
Harry Gates
Norrie
Margy's Hut
Pando
Fowler Hilliard Hut, Jackal Hut
Red Cliff
Fowler Hilliard Hut
Red Sandstone Creek
Eiseman
Road 505
Betty Bear
Smuggler Mountain Road
Benedict Huts
Spraddle Creek
Eiseman Hut
Spring Creek
Harry Gates Hut
Ski Cooper
Vance's Cabin
Sylvan Lake
Peter Estin Hut
Taylor Reservoir
Opa's Taylor Hut
Tennessee Pass
10th Mountain Division Hut, Continental Divide Cabin
Turquoise Lake
Skinner, Uncle Bud's Hut
Union Creek, Copper Mtn.
Janet's Cabin
Vail - Commando
Shrine Mountain Inn
Vail Pass
Shrine Mountain Inn
West Lake Creek
Polar Star Inn
Yeoman Park
Peter Estin Hut
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