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SUMMIT COUNTY HIKING TRAILS -
 Pick from our list of 42 different trails below for complete descriptions and photos...

There are a large number of trails nestled within the backcountry of Summit County. From beginner walks for the whole family to more advanced trails which crest the summit of Colorado's 14,000 ft. peaks, Summit County Explorer provides descriptions and difficulty ratings for each of these trails.

These trails have been rated beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Please select the appropriate level for an in-depth description of the trails based upon our personal hiking experiences as well as photos of the beautiful scenery you can expect to view.



 
  
Difficulty Levels
 
Each hiking trail is assigned a level of difficulty from beginner to advanced. Beginner hiking trails are usually pretty level and clearly marked trails of shorter length, suitable for family and children. Select from the list of trails below for a complete description and photo tour!

 

  
 




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IMPORTANT ALERTS and NOTICES:
1. Trails to Mt. Democrat, Lincoln and Bross: NOW OPEN AGAIN!!
2. The U.S. Forest Service is now charging a fee of $5 per vehicle to park at certain trailheads.
  beginner intermediate advanced
    Black Powder Pass   Mohawk Lake   Quandary Peak  14,265'
    Lily Pad   Chihuahua Gulch   Lincoln & Bross 14,291' / 14,177'
    St. John's   Mt. Royal   Bierstadt Peak 14,060'
    Mayflower Gulch   Wheeler Lakes   Willow & Salmon Lakes
    Loveland Pass   Radical Hill Trail   Upper Crystal Lake
    Salt Lick Trail   McCullough Gulch   Gray's & Torrey's 14,278' / 14,267'
    Mesa Cortina Trail   Mt. Sniktau   Mt. Democrat 14,152'
    St. Mary's Glacier   North Ten Mile Trail   Mt. Victoria
    Sally Barber Mine   Willow Falls  

Mt. Elbert  14,433'
    Oro Grande Trail   Eaglesmere Lakes   Buffalo Mountain  12,777'
    Meadow Creek-Salt Lick   Mosquito Pass   Eccles Pass
    Shrine Mountain Trail   Webster Pass   Mt. Huron  14,003'
    Ptarmigan Trail NEW! Ptarmigan via Wilder Gulch    
    Peaks Tr. Barton Gulch NEW! Wheeler Lake - Park County    
    Hoosier Pass Loop        

 

  Spruce Creek Loop        

 

  

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Note: The Summit County Explorer website is for entertainment purposes only. SCE will not be held liable for the any accidents or injuries resulting from the activities listed on this site. Trail conditions change daily and we assume no responsibility for the safety of any individual during any of these activities. Please consult actual trail guides and maps before attempting any of the activities mentioned here.