Aug 4, 2011 - The Tenderfoot Trail from Dillon offers expansive views of Lake Dillon and several mountain ranges from the Gore Range to Buffalo Mountain to Peak 1 over Frisco to Peak 10 over Breckenridge (Ten Mile Range) to Quandry and Blanco Peaks. Several are fourteeners. The Tenderfoot Trail travels through the sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests. This is a good trail all year and good early and late season trail since generally it is free of snow due to its’ southerly exposure. In the Winter it is good for cross country skiing or snow shoeing when there is ample snow. This is a White River National Forest trail a short 1 mile drive from our condo.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel south on HWY 6 toward Dillon and Keystone. Approximately 1.2 miles south of I-70 turn left at the traffic light at the intersection of HWY 6 and Evergreen Road (Lord of the Mountain Church is on your left). After turning left, immediately turn right onto Straight Creek Road (County Road 51) and follow this road for approximately 0.6 miles to just past the Forest Service work center and the Dillon Water Tank. Right after the road turns to gravel, there is a pull out parking area to your right, park here. In front of the parking area (south) is an access road which is the beginning of the Oro Grande Trail (County Open Space Trail). Walk along this road for approximately 0.3 miles until you reach the Tenderfoot trailhead, which will be on your left.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike only.
There is not much information on the forest service page but it could get updated. The forest service page is at White River National Forest page, where you can click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area to Tenderfoot Trail.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Aug 3, 2011 Hike Ptarmigan Trail for Great Mountain Views and Lake Dillon Views
Aug 3, 2011 - The Ptarmigan Trail from Silverthorne offers expansive views from the Gore Range to Buffalo Mountain to Peak 1 over Frisco to Peak 10 over Breckenridge to Quandry and Blanco Peaks. Several are fourteeners. This trail leads into the Ptarmigan Peaks Wilderness Area. This is a Whiteriver National Forest trail a short 2 miles drive from our condo.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection of Wildernest Drive/Rainbow Drive, (Wendy’s is on the corner). Turn right onto Rainbow Drive and then right onto Tanglewood Lane. Follow Tanglewood Lane to Ptarmigan Trail Rd and turn right. Follow this road for approximately 0.8 miles to the trailhead parking, which is on the right side of the road. The trail starts across the road from the parking area. There are arrows to guide you to the trailhead from the parking area through the private homes.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike and Horse. Mountain Bikes are allowed to the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness boundary ONLY, not beyond.
To get more information on the trail go to the White River National Forest page, click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 0.2 miles to the intersection of Wildernest Drive/Rainbow Drive, (Wendy’s is on the corner). Turn right onto Rainbow Drive and then right onto Tanglewood Lane. Follow Tanglewood Lane to Ptarmigan Trail Rd and turn right. Follow this road for approximately 0.8 miles to the trailhead parking, which is on the right side of the road. The trail starts across the road from the parking area. There are arrows to guide you to the trailhead from the parking area through the private homes.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike and Horse. Mountain Bikes are allowed to the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness boundary ONLY, not beyond.
To get more information on the trail go to the White River National Forest page, click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Aug 2, 2011 Willow Creek Trail Follows Beautiful Willow Creek
Aug 2, 2011 - The Upper Willow Creek Lake Trail from Silverthorne is nestled in gorgeous alpine scenery and follows Willow Creek and goes up into the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. The trail follows the beautiful Willow Creek through lush forest and there are many bridges over the creek. Many people enjoy the abundant wildflowers in this area. This is a White River National Forest trail a short 4 mile drive from our condo.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 1 miles. On your left will be Willowbrook Road. Turn left and follow the road through the Willowbrook neighborhood for about 1 miles and the parking area for about 4-6 cars will be on the left about 1 mile in. For directions and a map from our condo follow this link.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike/Horse only.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 1 miles. On your left will be Willowbrook Road. Turn left and follow the road through the Willowbrook neighborhood for about 1 miles and the parking area for about 4-6 cars will be on the left about 1 mile in. For directions and a map from our condo follow this link.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike/Horse only.
Aug 2, 2011 Upper Willow Lakes/Salmon Lake Trail Through East Nest Wilderness Area
Aug 2, 2011 - The Upper Willow Lakes/Salmon Lake Trail from Silverthorne are nestled in gorgeous alpine scenery in the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. These lakes are surrounded by beautiful alpine meadows and have the rugged Gore Range as a backdrop. Many people enjoy the abundant wildflowers in this area during the peak season. This is a White River National Forest trail a short 10 mile drive from our condo.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 7.3 miles. On your left will be Rock Creek Road (FDR 1350) across from the Blue River campground. Turn left and follow the gravel road for 1.5 miles and turn left at the road marked “Rock Creek”. Follow this dirt road for approximately 1.7 miles to North Rock Creek Trailhead parking area at the end of the road.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike/Horse only.
There is not much information on the forest service page but it could get updated. The forest service page is at White River National Forest page, where you can click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area to Upper Willow Lakes/Salmon Lake Trail.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne / Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 7.3 miles. On your left will be Rock Creek Road (FDR 1350) across from the Blue River campground. Turn left and follow the gravel road for 1.5 miles and turn left at the road marked “Rock Creek”. Follow this dirt road for approximately 1.7 miles to North Rock Creek Trailhead parking area at the end of the road.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: This trail is open to Hike/Horse only.
There is not much information on the forest service page but it could get updated. The forest service page is at White River National Forest page, where you can click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area to Upper Willow Lakes/Salmon Lake Trail.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Aug 1, 2011 Straight Creek Trail Follows Straight Creek and Can Be Used by ATVs
Aug 1, 2011 - The Straight Trail from Dillon follows Straight Creek and parallels I-70 the entire way up to Eisenhower Tunnel and is an old double-track road. It will cross Straight Creek a few times as you climb gradually up the valley through a lodge pole pine forest. Straight Creek runs down from the Continental Divide at the Eisenhower Tunnel along I-70 and into the Blue River in Silverthorne. This is a White River National Forest trail a short 1 mile drive from our condo.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel south on HWY 6 toward Dillon. In approximately 1.2 miles turn left at the traffic intersection of Hwy 6 and Evergreen Raod. Then make an immediate right onto County Road 51 and follow this for approx. 1.7 miles until it ends at a gate and the trailhead parking area.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Open to Hike, ATV and motorcycles, no full-size vehicles.
There is not much information on the forest service page but it could get updated. The forest service page is at White River National Forest page, where you can click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area to Straight Creek Trail.
Directions: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel south on HWY 6 toward Dillon. In approximately 1.2 miles turn left at the traffic intersection of Hwy 6 and Evergreen Raod. Then make an immediate right onto County Road 51 and follow this for approx. 1.7 miles until it ends at a gate and the trailhead parking area.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Open to Hike, ATV and motorcycles, no full-size vehicles.
There is not much information on the forest service page but it could get updated. The forest service page is at White River National Forest page, where you can click on the recreation link on the left side of the page, then the hiking link on the left. You can then click on Day Hikes and go down the page to the Dillon Ranger District and Silverthorne Area to Straight Creek Trail.
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