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Hunter Creek Trailhead to Van Horn Park

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  4. Aspen
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Length

2.3 Miles 3.7 Kilometers


Ascent

Elevation

960' 293 m

Ascent

-3' -1 m

Descent

8%

Avg Slope (5°)

15%

Max Slope (8°)

9,627' 2,934 m

High

8,670' 2,642 m

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“An easy road approach to the meadows of Van Horn Park.”

— Chris Dickson
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Overview

The parking area only has spots for a few cars.
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Description

From the Hunter Creek Trailhead follow the obvious road up onto the slopes of Red Mountain, passing through Lenado Gulch and into Van Horn Park.

This is a well-travelled road that usually has a cat-track or snowmobile track running it's length to Van Horn Park Meadows. You'll descend back down this road after a pleasant day of lapping the Meadows.

Contacts

Land Manager: White River National Forest - Maroon Bells

May 20, 2018: Summer travel season begins May 21 on the White River National Forest

May 17, 2018: White River National Forest campgrounds open for the season

May 16, 2018: Partners prepare for another season at Green Mountain Reservoir with a focus on boat inspections

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