Missing Activity Template – Ben Tyler Trail - North/Ben Tyler TH

A challenging hike on a good trail to continue to develop our climbing muscles. We'll hike from the trailhead on US 285 to just above treeline to a saddle on the ridge near Kenosha pass.

  • Challenging
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,700 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph with 1000' gain per hour

Please note the moving pace of this hike:  1.5 mph.  Breaks will be taken but not included in the 1.5 mph travel speed.  

Meet at pull-off at The Fort Restaurant at 6:30 am for a 6:45 am departure.  Do not park by the No Parking Signs.  We will make a rest stop in Bailey at the Loaf N Jug before continuing to the Ben Tyler Trailhead.  Note that there is minimal parking at this trailhead.

The Fort is located at 19192 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465. 

The Bailey Loaf N Jug is located at 173 Bulldogger Rd, Bailey, CO 80421

The north Ben Tyler Trailhead is located on US -285  54166 US Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421

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