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Trail Number:
1,498
Usage:
Moderate to Heavy
Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
Length, One-way:
3.1 Miles
Elevation Gain:
3,700 Feet
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Beginning Elevation:
10,400 Feet
USGS Map:
Mt. Harvard quad
Ending Elevation:
14,005 Feet
Reservation:
No
Season:
May - September
From Leadville, From Leadville travel south on U.S. Highway 24 to Granite. Continue driving 1 1/2 miles to Clear Creek road (Forest Road 390) in Chaffee County. Travel west 12 miles to Winfield then approximately 1/2 mile south on forest Road 390 (south fork) to the parking area.
Location Information
This trail begins along the South Fork of Clear Creek Road approximately 2.5 miles from Winfield and past the old Banker Mine. Hike south of the metal gate approximately 150 yards to a small meadow. Look for a sign for Huron, directing you to the east. Follow this trail as it goes up the first small hill and makes a turn to the right. You will then continue south until it reaches a small creek. Climb east up the very steep trail to tree line and a large grassy bench. The trail tread is intermittent and often just marked with cairns. Please do your best to follow the marked route as rare plants have a tenuous existence in this area. Continue up and across the bench to the prominent saddle on the ridge between Browns Peak and Huron peak. Hike south along he ridge to Huron's summit. Avoid the urge to contour below Huron's summit into the large scree and talus filled bowl. Multiple trails, all heavily eroded, are the cause of significant resource damage found in this section. Remain on the ridge for the descent and regain the trail for the return trip. Please pay close attention to any signs posted at the trailhead, which will provide the latest information on this route.
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