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| Tenderfoot Mountain Trail |
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Difficulty:
Easy
USGS Maps:
Dillon
Usage:
Heavy
Recommended Season:
Spring to Fall
Length, One-way:
1.25 Miles
Ending Elevation:
9,800 Feet
Beginning Elevation:
9,280 Feet
Average Time:
1-2 Hours
Elevation Gain:
520 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
May - October
From Beaver Creek, Travel 38 miles east on I-70 to Silverthorne. Turn right in Silverthorne and travel east on US Highway 6 toward Dillon. In Dillon turn left onto Dillon Drive, then take an immediate right onto County Road #51, and continue 1/2 mile. Park at the designated parking area along the gravel road. Walk along the access road for 1/4 mile until you reach the trailhead.
Location Information
The snow melts and the trail dries early making this a good early season trail. The trail travels through sage, and pine and aspen forest. During the early summer you may see wildflowers such as columbine, lupine and mountain larkspur. Panoramic views of the Tenmile Range, Gore Range and Dillon Reservoir.You have reached the end of the Forest Service maintained trail once you get to the second bench a social trail continues up toward Tenderfoot Mountain. This trail is not recommended for horse use due to it's short length.
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