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Hunter Creek Trailhead to Van Horn Park

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2.3 Miles 3.7 Kilometers


Ascent

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

Low

Shared By Chris Dickson

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Avalanche risk for Mar 21, 2019: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for CAIC: Aspen Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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

— Chris Dickson
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
The parking area only has spots for a few cars.

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

Mar 20, 2019: Conundrum Creek Trailhead and Parking area Temporarily Closed due to Avalanche

Mar 19, 2019: Forest Service seeks public input on Black Hills Energy project

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