| Colorado Trail Friends Yurt Elevation 11,800' |
Without a doubt, the Colorado Trail Friends Yurt offers superb
long distance views of the San Juan Mountains.
This yurt is located high atop the Continental Divide at the head
of Buck Creek. The Lake City group of Fourteeners are visible
right outside the door. The La Garita Mountains to the south and
Bristol Head Peak to the east complete the scenic vista
The Colorado Trail Friends Yurt may be accessed from any of
three routes. Two of the routes begin at Rambouillet park and
are both 5 miles long, with 1000 feet of elevation gain. The
Camp Trail route is about 5 miles long, with a steep ascent from
the valley floor, up 2500 feet to the yurt.
The Colorado Trail Friends yurt is rated as an intermediate to
advanced ski trip. Avalanche terrain is minimal on these routes
although extra care should be taken in periods of high avalanche
conditions. This yurt sleeps up to 8 people. Guide and sherpa
services are available.
The Colorado Trail Friends Yurt was built with donations from
The Colorado Trail Foundation and became functional 1995. The
Hinsdale Haute Route began with this site in 1990.
Expected opening of this yurt is mid-December
2007. Now taking reservations: 970-944-2269 or
grayj@lakecity.net.
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long distance views of the San Juan Mountains.
This yurt is located high atop the Continental Divide at the head
of Buck Creek. The Lake City group of Fourteeners are visible
right outside the door. The La Garita Mountains to the south and
Bristol Head Peak to the east complete the scenic vista
The Colorado Trail Friends Yurt may be accessed from any of
three routes. Two of the routes begin at Rambouillet park and
are both 5 miles long, with 1000 feet of elevation gain. The
Camp Trail route is about 5 miles long, with a steep ascent from
the valley floor, up 2500 feet to the yurt.
The Colorado Trail Friends yurt is rated as an intermediate to
advanced ski trip. Avalanche terrain is minimal on these routes
although extra care should be taken in periods of high avalanche
conditions. This yurt sleeps up to 8 people. Guide and sherpa
services are available.
The Colorado Trail Friends Yurt was built with donations from
The Colorado Trail Foundation and became functional 1995. The
Hinsdale Haute Route began with this site in 1990.
Expected opening of this yurt is mid-December
2007. Now taking reservations: 970-944-2269 or
grayj@lakecity.net.
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| Hinsdale Haute Route • PO. Box 771 Lake City, Colorado 81235 Telephone: (970) 944-2269 • e-mail us at - grayj@lakecity.net |
