| About Gunnison National Forest |
|
|
| Uncompahgre Peak Trail #239 |
Content provided by |
|
|
|
Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
Usage:
Heavy
USGS Maps:
Uncompahgre Peak
Trail Number:
#239
Length:
3 Miles
Beginning Elevation:
11,450 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Length:
2 Miles
Reservation:
No
From Lake City, Take the Engineer Pass Road along Henson Creek about 5.5 miles to the Nellie Creek Road (the road is signed). Take the Nellie Creek Road (4 WD) 5 miles to trailhead.
Location Information
This trail serves as a major access route into the Big Blue Wilderness and to Uncompahgre Peak (14,309"). The area consists of high elevation alpine tundra and provides spectacular views of peaks over 13,000 feet.
|
|
More Resources at Wildernet |
|
|
