Name: East Anthracites Approach
Rating: 4.0

“An increasingly steep approach leading to a CB-area backcountry gem.”

— Tom Robson

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From the West Elk Loop Road, pick your way through the sparse fir and spruce trees. There are a couple skiable drainages here; you can ascend either one and both are great lines.

Eventually, you'll reach the Anthracite ridge which provides access to great, mostly safe (save for a few rollers) skiing to the north of the ridge.

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Land Manager: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Nat. Forests

Sep 7, 2017: U.S. Forest Service releases West Elk draft decision

Sep 4, 2017: Mine and Mill Reclamation Project Receives National Award

Sep 4, 2017: Firefighters working to contain Carson Fire on the Grand Mesa National Forest

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The Raggeds Wilderness and Mount Owen provide a beautiful backdrop to our ascent of the Anthracite Range.

Don't forget to turn around and enjoy the view near the top of Anthracite Ridge.

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1.4 Miles 2.2 Kilometers Ascent	1,285' 392 m Ascent -31' -9 m Descent
11,290' 3,441 m High 10,026' 3,056 m Low	18% Avg Slope (10°) 47% Max Slope (25°)
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East Anthracites Approach

1.4 Miles 2.2 Kilometers

Ascent

1,285' 392 m

-31' -9 m

11,290' 3,441 m

10,026' 3,056 m

18%

47%

Unknown

“An increasingly steep approach leading to a CB-area backcountry gem.”

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East Anthracites Approach

1.4 Miles 2.2 Kilometers

Ascent

1,285' 392 m

-31' -9 m

11,290' 3,441 m

10,026' 3,056 m

18%

47%

Unknown

“An increasingly steep approach leading to a CB-area backcountry gem.”

Description

Contacts

Rate Ascent

Get On-Trail Navigation

Check-Ins

Trail Ratings

#1

#131

#1

#55

#131

Conditions

Photos

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