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This is a super cross-country ski trip. The destination is two old cabins originally used by miners, but now maintained by mountain and cross-country ski groups. The cabins are a good place to have lunch. The cabins are surrounded by rugged peaks that are part of the Tenmile Range. This trip should not be planned for Scouts who have never cross-country skied before. The trail is rated as intermediate.How to get there: Take I-70 west, past Frisco to the Copper Mountain Ski Area. Just before you can see the Copper Mt. Complex take the turn-off on CO91 to Leadville. Continue on CO91; about halfway up to the Climax Mine (Fremont Pass), the first major valley to the east is Mayflower Gulch. The highway department snowplows a large parking area. Mayflower Gulch is noted on the 1991 White River National Forest Map. The trail to the cabins is an old road. Usually, the snow is packed down well enough by previous skiers that you will have no problems finding your way up the valley. The trail goes through trees for about 1.5 miles. The last half mile is open and it is often quite windy. The terrain is a gradual, continuous incline which means that when you return to your cars you can ski downhill almost without stopping. Don’t worry, its not that steep, it’s just fun! Notes: This ski trail is 2 miles in length with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. The cabins are situated at 11,500\'. Allow 1.5 hours up to the cabins and .5 hours returning to your vehicles.
Created on: 2024-09-07 22:48:09
Last edited by: rhall290472 On: 2024-09-14 19:37:08