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Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness

Ptarmigan Pass Trail

11.1 mi · ▲ 3,505 ft · 5 hr 27 min

Ptarmigan Pass Trail is an 11.1-mile out-and-back in Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness near Dillon, CO. It climbs 3,505 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 63/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi9,239 – 12,064 ft · steepest grade: 24%11.3 mi

Getting there

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

11.1 mi · ▲ 3,505 ft · 5 hr 27 min

Elevation 9,240–12,063 ft

Out & Back · Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness

Trailhead: Ptarmigan Pass Trail · 39.63761, -106.05353

Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM

Transit-accessible: Deer Path stop 417 m from the trailhead

  1. Start on Ptarmigan Pass Trail, heading N.
  2. 5.6 miReach Ptarmigan Pass Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 5.5 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-18-km-6889

Trail surface

100% dirt

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 7:32 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.2 mi in (~153 min). Leave by 4:40 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Deer Path stop 417 m from the trailhead

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