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Humbug Creek Approach

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Breckenridge
  5. Mayflower Gulch
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1.8 Miles 2.9 Kilometers


Ascent

386' 118 m

Ascent

-14' -4 m

Descent

4%

Avg Slope (2°)

14%

Max Slope (8°)

11,339' 3,456 m

High

10,968' 3,343 m

Low

Shared By Jacob Winey

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Avalanche risk for Dec 11, 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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“This is a quick way to a less-traveled part of Mayflower Gulch.”

— Jacob Winey
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

Start from the Mayflower Gulch parking area. Just a hundred yards or so up the trail, it opens up with a spectacular view of Fletcher Mountain. From here, find a good place to cross the creek on your left and make your way up to an aqueduct north of the creek. This aqueduct is frequented by snowshoers and other winter travelers, so it's pretty easy to find. Follow this all the way around the west side of Mayflower Hill until you reach the next drainage, which is Humbug Creek.

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

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