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Ptarmigan Pass Trail

6.1 mi · ▲ 2,362 ft · 3 hr 13 min

Ptarmigan Pass Trail is a 6.1-mile out-and-back near Dillon, CO. It climbs 2,362 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 44/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi9,239 – 11,506 ft · steepest grade: 25%6.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Ptarmigan Pass Trail 39.63761, -106.05353
Nearest town Dillon, CO
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Ptarmigan Pass Trail

6.1 mi · ▲ 2,362 ft · 3 hr 13 min

Elevation 9,240–11,506 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Ptarmigan Pass Trail · 39.63761, -106.05353

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: Deer Path stop 417 m from the trailhead

  1. Start on Ptarmigan Pass Trail, heading N.
  2. 3.1 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 3 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/ptarmigan-pass-trail-out-back-10-km-f6ed

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 7:32 PM

Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Transit-accessible: Deer Path stop 417 m from the trailhead

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