Trail
0.6 mile
1.0 kilometer
point to point
Ski Line
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
0'
0 m
Descent: -753' -230 m
High: 10,169' 3,100 m
Low: 9,416' 2,870 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 23% (13°)
Max Slope: 43% (23°)
Weather
Unknown
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“A nice, defined, north-facing line which zigzags through the trees of Lower Hidden Valley.”
— Ryan Nevius
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
Description
This is a fun line that is well shielded from the elements. It holds snow well and is a worthwhile outing when the upper bowls are windblown and crusty.
It's easy to get off-route during the ascent, as the old "Spruce" line is the widest and most well-defined path. Keep an eye out and thread through the trees, instead of heading right toward Lower T-Bar. The upper half of the run is narrow in places, so be mindful of uphill traffic on your descent.
It's easy to get off-route during the ascent, as the old "Spruce" line is the widest and most well-defined path. Keep an eye out and thread through the trees, instead of heading right toward Lower T-Bar. The upper half of the run is narrow in places, so be mindful of uphill traffic on your descent.
Contacts
Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park
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Dec 30, 2019
Austin Adams
Good coverage in the trees snow gets thin at the bottom exposing small plants
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