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Mayflower Gulch

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  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Breckenridge
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1.5 Miles 2.4 Kilometers


Ascent

531' 162 m

Ascent

-1' -0 m

Descent

7%

Avg Slope (4°)

12%

Max Slope (7°)

11,499' 3,505 m

High

10,968' 3,343 m

Low

Shared By Tom Robson

Conditions

All Clear 6 days ago
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Avalanche risk for Dec 14, 2018: 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: Vail Summit Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A wide, easy approach to the base of most of the good skiing in Mayflower Gulch.”

— Tom Robson
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This summer road turns into an easy, wide approach to some great terrain. Not only is it easy, it's incredibly scenic to boot.

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Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Dec 24, 2017
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  4.0 from 3 votes

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in Mayflower Gulch

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Another great view awaits looking back towards Jacque Peak.
Another great view awaits looking back towards…
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The skin toward Atlantic Peak in Mayflower Gulch is gorgeous.
The skin toward Atlantic Peak in Mayflower Gulc…
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The view continues to be gorgeous near the end of the summer road.
The view continues to be gorgeous near the end…
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The skin trail up Mayflower Gulch is moderately steep.
The skin trail up Mayflower Gulch is moderately…
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